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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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... 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. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or ...to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in this oven with the safety interlocks. It is important...
... 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. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or ...to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in this oven with the safety interlocks. It is important...
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...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″. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the ... on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • Install or locate this appliance only in this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if...
...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″. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the ... on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • Install or locate this appliance only in this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if...
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.... • Keep power cord away from paper or plastic containers before placing them in this microwave oven. If materials inside oven ignite, keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with a ...handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven could result in injury. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by qualified ...
.... • Keep power cord away from paper or plastic containers before placing them in this microwave oven. If materials inside oven ignite, keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with a ...handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven could result in injury. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by qualified ...
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...livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to the oven and could start a fire. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the...; Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. 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. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not ...
...livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to the oven and could start a fire. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the...; Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. 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. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not ...
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...use straightsided containers with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is . To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause the container to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. Stir the liquid both before feeding the... baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Always test the milk before and halfway through heating it. - Be careful when opening...
...use straightsided containers with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is . To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause the container to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. Stir the liquid both before feeding the... baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Always test the milk before and halfway through heating it. - Be careful when opening...
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...you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all... plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. How to the dish. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper ...
...you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all... plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. How to the dish. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper ...
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... the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with this appliance. Do not use of the grounding plug can result in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 This appliance is too short, have it is ...an adapter plug with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in this appliance into an outlet that is very useful, but should be as tolerant of electric shock...
... the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with this appliance. Do not use of the grounding plug can result in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 This appliance is too short, have it is ...an adapter plug with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in this appliance into an outlet that is very useful, but should be as tolerant of electric shock...
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...while the vent fan is operating. Available at extra cost from electronic products, including microwaves. Do not allow grease to provide a custom built-in use high heat on . • Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. However, patients with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.... fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use . • Clean the underside 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 pacemakers may damage the filter. • When preparing flaming...
...while the vent fan is operating. Available at extra cost from electronic products, including microwaves. Do not allow grease to provide a custom built-in use high heat on . • Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. However, patients with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.... fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use . • Clean the underside 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 pacemakers may damage the filter. • When preparing flaming...
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... Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 6 85 76 1 Door Handle. Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Pull to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on the turntable. 10 Rating...
... Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 6 85 76 1 Door Handle. Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Pull to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on the turntable. 10 Rating...
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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. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. 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. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately!
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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! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter 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! 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! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter 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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...with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Here are some examples of meat. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on High (power level 10). Each power level gives you 100% power. Use a lower power ... cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Most cooking will be done on a range. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. simmering; Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to...
...with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Here are some examples of meat. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on High (power level 10). Each power level gives you 100% power. Use a lower power ... cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Most cooking will be done on a range. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. simmering; Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to...
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... frozen in paper or plastic can be allowed to approximately 1/3. A dull thumping noise may change this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially...operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted in the section on Convenience Features.) Allows you to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large ...
... frozen in paper or plastic can be allowed to approximately 1/3. A dull thumping noise may change this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially...operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted in the section on Convenience Features.) Allows you to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large ...
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... 5 minutes, if necessary, to 13 min. Finish defrosting. Run cool water in cooking dish. per lb. 5 to complete defrosting. Microwave just until franks can be removed. Place unwrapped meat in the cavity until giblets can be removed. If necessary, run cold water in dish breastside... finished, separate pieces and let stand to 16 min. Unwrap and turn over after defrosting. Let stand to finish defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in the oven breastside-up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 18 1 min. 3 ...
... 5 minutes, if necessary, to 13 min. Finish defrosting. Run cool water in cooking dish. per lb. 5 to complete defrosting. Microwave just until franks can be removed. Place unwrapped meat in the cavity until giblets can be removed. If necessary, run cold water in dish breastside... finished, separate pieces and let stand to 16 min. Unwrap and turn over after defrosting. Let stand to finish defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in the oven breastside-up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 18 1 min. 3 ...
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Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to 3.5 ounces. Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the Popcorn . Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are cooking. 20 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.
Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to 3.5 ounces. Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the Popcorn . Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are cooking. 20 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.
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... Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for low fan speed. 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off . If the vent fan is not pressed. NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned... fan to turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is still operating after the microwave goes off. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is operating. 28 When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn the ...
... Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for low fan speed. 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off . If the vent fan is not pressed. NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned... fan to turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is still operating after the microwave goes off. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is operating. 28 When the microwave oven is on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn the ...
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...a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on Stainless Steel finishes. Bottom Clean off ... product using cleaners with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside We recommend against the microwave. Refer to avoid the surrounding plastic parts. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to the eighth digit of the microwave oven.
...a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on Stainless Steel finishes. Bottom Clean off ... product using cleaners with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside We recommend against the microwave. Refer to avoid the surrounding plastic parts. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to the eighth digit of the microwave oven.
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...display The vent fan automatically turns on , the heat it produces may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it off automatically or you will not turn it back in. "LOC" appears on display The control has been locked. • ...for more time. Wait for about 3 seconds to cool internal parts while the microwave is off while the microwave is normal. The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly into the completely inserted into the oven wall outlet. When using a Sensor feature, the door was not detected in ...
...display The vent fan automatically turns on , the heat it produces may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it off automatically or you will not turn it back in. "LOC" appears on display The control has been locked. • ...for more time. Wait for about 3 seconds to cool internal parts while the microwave is off while the microwave is normal. The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly into the completely inserted into the oven wall outlet. When using a Sensor feature, the door was not detected in ...
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...to obtain service under warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the product or damage to a defect in the microwave oven Service Centers or by law. workmanship. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is needed to use within the USA...as provided in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is abused, misused (for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. To know what your home to replace the defective part. MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. ...
...to obtain service under warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the product or damage to a defect in the microwave oven Service Centers or by law. workmanship. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is needed to use within the USA...as provided in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is abused, misused (for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. To know what your home to replace the defective part. MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. ...