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... Cooking 14 Custom Cooking 20 Automatic Cooking 21 Other Features 29 Oven Shelf 34 Helpful Information 36 Microwave Terms 36 Care and Cleaning 37 If Something Goes Wrong 42 Before You Call For Service 42 GE Service Numbers 46 Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find...
... Cooking 14 Custom Cooking 20 Automatic Cooking 21 Other Features 29 Oven Shelf 34 Helpful Information 36 Microwave Terms 36 Care and Cleaning 37 If Something Goes Wrong 42 Before You Call For Service 42 GE Service Numbers 46 Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find...
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...or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Attempt to operate this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Do Not Operate...to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful 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. It is particularly important ...
...or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Attempt to operate this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Do Not Operate...to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful 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. It is particularly important ...
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... block any openings on page 2. • This appliance must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for its intended use . 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 appliance. This microwave oven is not intended for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to properly grounded outlet. ...
... block any openings on page 2. • This appliance must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for its intended use . 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 appliance. This microwave oven is not intended for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to properly grounded outlet. ...
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... in succession on top of this appliance outdoors. Do not use the oven for example, in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in the oven cavity: - Contact nearest authorized service facility for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in a wet...
... in succession on top of this appliance outdoors. Do not use the oven for example, in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in the oven cavity: - Contact nearest authorized service facility for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in a wet...
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... is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly resulting 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 ...to allow steam to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foods with no food inside for example, closed...
... is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly resulting 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 ...to allow steam to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foods with no food inside for example, closed...
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... including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Always test the milk before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.... build up. Even if the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause the container to stand in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT...
... including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Always test the milk before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.... build up. Even if the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause the container to stand in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT...
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...order to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should not be used in or next to cover dishes in microwave ovens. • Do not use in the bottom. Pot holders may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable... for proper use the microwave to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used to the dish. Be sure to test for a microwavesafe dish. • If you use a meat...
...order to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should not be used in or next to cover dishes in microwave ovens. • Do not use in the bottom. Pot holders may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable... for proper use the microwave to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used to the dish. Be sure to test for a microwavesafe dish. • If you use a meat...
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...• Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are glass or ceramic materials and may wish to build up on the microwave or the fan filter. • In the event of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. When using foil in use. •...; Clean the underside of overcooking. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with pacemakers may soften or char if subjected to overcooking, the food and...
...• Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are glass or ceramic materials and may wish to build up on the microwave or the fan filter. • In the event of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. When using foil in use. •...; Clean the underside of overcooking. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with pacemakers may soften or char if subjected to overcooking, the food and...
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...electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is your GE supplier, or see the GE Service numbers. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with a grounding plug. Do not under any circumstances... When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to the outside. Two kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in a risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. JX81A ...
...electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is your GE supplier, or see the GE Service numbers. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with a grounding plug. Do not under any circumstances... When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to the outside. Two kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in a risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. JX81A ...
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...operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the microwave. 6 Cooktop Light. 7 Grease Filter. 8 Removable Turntable. The door... must set the clock and calendar before using the oven. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Shelf. NOTE: Rating plate,...
...operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the microwave. 6 Cooktop Light. 7 Grease Filter. 8 Removable Turntable. The door... must set the clock and calendar before using the oven. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Shelf. NOTE: Rating plate,...
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... (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the convenience features. 1 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) ...
... (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the convenience features. 1 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) ...
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... for Frozen Vegetables Press 6 for usage instructions and tips. Starts immediately! COOK (on some models) Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for Canned Vegetables ... POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice (frozen vegetables) Press three times (...
... for Frozen Vegetables Press 6 for usage instructions and tips. Starts immediately! COOK (on some models) Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for Canned Vegetables ... POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice (frozen vegetables) Press three times (...
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...: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; The power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. Power level 7 is the fastest way ...to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of meat and poultry; Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one...
...: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; The power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. Power level 7 is the fastest way ...to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of meat and poultry; Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one...
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... I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to resume cooking. Close the door and press START to microwave for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want...
... I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to resume cooking. Close the door and press START to microwave for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want...
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... small pieces of time you select. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be allowed 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. •... bacteria. • For more even defrosting of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. Plastic storage containers should not be defrosted and microwaved. Rotate or stir food frequently. A dull thumping noise may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Power ...
... small pieces of time you select. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be allowed 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. •... bacteria. • For more even defrosting of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. Plastic storage containers should not be defrosted and microwaved. Rotate or stir food frequently. A dull thumping noise may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Power ...
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...hours in cooking dish. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Place unwrapped meat in refrigerator to 9 min. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 2 (10-oz. Place wrapped chicken in dish breastside-down. Turn over and break up after half the time. Run cool water in ...the cavity until giblets can be separated. per lb. 5 to complete defrosting. Turn over after half the time. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. If necessary, run cold water in oven. Place unwrapped breast in dish. Finish defrosting. Operating Instructions ...
...hours in cooking dish. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Place unwrapped meat in refrigerator to 9 min. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 2 (10-oz. Place wrapped chicken in dish breastside-down. Turn over and break up after half the time. Run cool water in ...the cavity until giblets can be separated. per lb. 5 to complete defrosting. Turn over after half the time. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. If necessary, run cold water in oven. Place unwrapped breast in dish. Finish defrosting. Operating Instructions ...
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Convenience Features Snacks (On some models) The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to 16 oz. 21 Snacks Guide Food Type 1 Bread, rolls, muffins 2 Sandwiches 3 Pizza (leftover slices) 4 Dessert toppings 5 Soup 6 Cheese dip Quantity ... the food weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time.
Convenience Features Snacks (On some models) The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to 16 oz. 21 Snacks Guide Food Type 1 Bread, rolls, muffins 2 Sandwiches 3 Pizza (leftover slices) 4 Dessert toppings 5 Soup 6 Cheese dip Quantity ... the food weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time.
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... sets the defrosting times and power levels to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. (Time Defrost is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. Large roasts should stand for Time Defrost...
... sets the defrosting times and power levels to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. (Time Defrost is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. Large roasts should stand for Time Defrost...
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... cooking time to overcook. Beads of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Covered • The proper containers and covers are dry before placing food in severely overcooked or burnt food...
... cooking time to overcook. Beads of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Covered • The proper containers and covers are dry before placing food in severely overcooked or burnt food...
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... after the oven starts for additional cooking time. If food is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Press 9 again to heat a cup of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. If food is displayed, "SENSOR ERROR" will appear. If you open the door while "POPCORN" is undercooked after the countdown, use this feature...
... after the oven starts for additional cooking time. If food is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Press 9 again to heat a cup of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. If food is displayed, "SENSOR ERROR" will appear. If you open the door while "POPCORN" is undercooked after the countdown, use this feature...