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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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... seals and sealing surfaces. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to microwave energy. For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. 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 ...
... seals and sealing surfaces. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to microwave energy. For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. 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 ...
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... only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for laboratory or industrial use. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is UL listed for its intended use over ranges no wider than ... working properly, or if it is not approved or tested for marine use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this manual. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic...
... only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • This over-the-range oven was designed for laboratory or industrial use. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is UL listed for its intended use over ranges no wider than ... working properly, or if it is not approved or tested for marine use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this manual. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic...
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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 under cooked after the first countdown, use the Sensor Features twice in succession on top of fire in operation. 4 SAVE THESE...
... 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 under cooked after the first countdown, use the Sensor Features twice in succession on top of fire in operation. 4 SAVE THESE...
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... than a minute or two may cause damage to escape during cooking. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly...; Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to explode and should be heated in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced...
... than a minute or two may cause damage to escape during cooking. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly...; Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to explode and should be heated in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced...
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...IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the... may feel cooler than the milk really is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. 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 to persons: ...
...IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the... may feel cooler than the milk really is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. 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 to persons: ...
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... while cooking, make sure it should be slit, pierced or vented as they form a tight seal. Some cookware is safe for microwaving. Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not ...or next to retain moisture and prevent spattering. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking,...
... while cooking, make sure it should be slit, pierced or vented as they form a tight seal. Some cookware is safe for microwaving. Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not ...or next to retain moisture and prevent spattering. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking,...
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... from electronic products, • In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on . • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic...Take care to short periods of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be used carefully. NOTICE - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. When ...
... from electronic products, • In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on . • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic...Take care to short periods of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be used carefully. NOTICE - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. When ...
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... contains two 3″-wide filler panels. JX81J JX48 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 This appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX48WH-White JX48BL-Black When replacing a 36...
... contains two 3″-wide filler panels. JX81J JX48 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 This appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX48WH-White JX48BL-Black When replacing a 36...
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... foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. The door must be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the...
... foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. The door must be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the...
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Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. 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.
Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. 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.
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Starts immediately! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately!
Starts immediately! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately!
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...Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; softening butter. 13 Some foods may have a tendency to boil over . The power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. Rest ...tender cuts of uses for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be done on High ...
...Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; softening butter. 13 Some foods may have a tendency to boil over . The power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. Rest ...tender cuts of uses for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be done on High ...
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... open the door during cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. Close the door and press START to check the food. Here's how to microwave for more flexibility. Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press...
... open the door during cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. Close the door and press START to check the food. Here's how to microwave for more flexibility. Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press...
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... such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should be heard during defrosting. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to approximately 1/3. See the Defrosting Guide for more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. However, they...Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be cool but you may defrost small items more flexibility. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be at High power....
... such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should be heard during defrosting. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to approximately 1/3. See the Defrosting Guide for more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. However, they...Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be cool but you may defrost small items more flexibility. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be at High power....
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... the cavity until giblets can be removed. Turn meat over after half the time. After half the time, turn chicken over after half the time. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Turn over . When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete...
... the cavity until giblets can be removed. Turn meat over after half the time. After half the time, turn chicken over after half the time. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Turn over . When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete...
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.... Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) 20 Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2... time. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Follow package instructions to a layer. Use round casserole dish. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Pierce...
.... Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) 20 Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2... time. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Follow package instructions to a layer. Use round casserole dish. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Pierce...
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... or added after the oven starts. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged...
... or added after the oven starts. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged...
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... most meats need to stand 5 minutes to tenths (.1) of the oven. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for meat, poultry and fish...
... most meats need to stand 5 minutes to tenths (.1) of the oven. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for meat, poultry and fish...
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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.