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Microwave Spacemaker Oven ge.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Features 20 Care and Cleaning 33, 34 Changing the Power Level 13 Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16 Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18 Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . .11, 12 Microwave Terms . . . . . .32 Other Features . . .... . .21-24 Time Features . . . . . .14-19 Troubleshooting Tips . . .39 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 40 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . .Back Cover Optional Kits 10 Product Registration 41, 42 Warranty 43 Español...
Microwave Spacemaker Oven ge.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Features 20 Care and Cleaning 33, 34 Changing the Power Level 13 Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16 Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18 Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . .11, 12 Microwave Terms . . . . . .32 Other Features . . .... . .21-24 Time Features . . . . . .14-19 Troubleshooting Tips . . .39 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 40 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . .Back Cover Optional Kits 10 Product Registration 41, 42 Warranty 43 Español...
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...outlet. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is not approved or tested for to provided Installation Excessive Microwave Instructions. Instructions section on sealing surfaces. s This microwave oven is no damage to prevent property damage,... or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. Connect only and is important not to microwave energy. s This microwave oven is damaged. Consumer Support s Do Not Operate the oven if it is s This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified ...
...outlet. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is not approved or tested for to provided Installation Excessive Microwave Instructions. Instructions section on sealing surfaces. s This microwave oven is no damage to prevent property damage,... or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. Connect only and is important not to microwave energy. s This microwave oven is damaged. Consumer Support s Do Not Operate the oven if it is s This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified ...
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... of this appliance outdoors. s As with any openings on the same food portion. s To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not overcook food. If the power cord is ...twice in succession on the appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Manual. s Do not mount this appliance over both gas and electric cooking equipment. - This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food,...
... of this appliance outdoors. s As with any openings on the same food portion. s To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not overcook food. If the power cord is ...twice in succession on the appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Manual. s Do not mount this appliance over both gas and electric cooking equipment. - This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food,...
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..., press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Such use of the microwave oven could start a fire. s Do not boil eggs in the oven. Arcing is caused by: s Foil not molded to the oven and could result in microwave ovens. s The metal shelf not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly resulting ...! ARCING If you use in injury. s Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in this microwave oven. s Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to food (...
..., press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Such use of the microwave oven could start a fire. s Do not boil eggs in the oven. Arcing is caused by: s Foil not molded to the oven and could result in microwave ovens. s The metal shelf not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly resulting ...! ARCING If you use in injury. s Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in this microwave oven. s Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to food (...
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...containers with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is . s Hot foods and steam can build up. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to these...any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Stir food to persons: - s Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. Always test the milk...
...containers with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is . s Hot foods and steam can build up. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to these...any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Stir food to persons: - s Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. Always test the milk...
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... towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. Consumer Support 6 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is microwave-safe, use recycled paper products. Microwave 30-45 seconds at high. s If you use . Most ... ignite. Pot holders may become hot because of water-set the measuring cup either in microwave ovens. s Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is safe for microwaving. s If you are not sure if a dish is suitable for proper use a meat...
... towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. Consumer Support 6 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is microwave-safe, use recycled paper products. Microwave 30-45 seconds at high. s If you use . Most ... ignite. Pot holders may become hot because of water-set the measuring cup either in microwave ovens. s Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is safe for microwaving. s If you are not sure if a dish is suitable for proper use a meat...
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...Also, plastic storage containers should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in injury. In longer exposures to use them in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may not be used carefully. Follow these guidelines:...with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of the oven. s Use foil only as directed by package. If they form a tight seal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be at least ...
...Also, plastic storage containers should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in injury. In longer exposures to use them in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may not be used carefully. Follow these guidelines:...with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of the oven. s Use foil only as directed by package. If they form a tight seal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be at least ...
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... a flat tray. s In the event of the microwave often. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in use high heat on . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under... the microwave, turn the fan on surface units ...
... a flat tray. s In the event of the microwave often. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in use high heat on . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under... the microwave, turn the fan on surface units ...
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...- See the back cover for end-of-cabinet installation. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in the additional width to the outside. ...Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. Safety Instructions About optional kits. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800 and 3600 Series...
...- See the back cover for end-of-cabinet installation. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in the additional width to the outside. ...Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. Safety Instructions About optional kits. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800 and 3600 Series...
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... and support must be removed for the microwave to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front behind the door. Door Latches. Safety Instructions About the features of the Oven Door Handle. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and...
... and support must be removed for the microwave to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front behind the door. Door Latches. Safety Instructions About the features of the Oven Door Handle. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and...
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... POWER LEVEL AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once 1 lb. Power level 1-10 Food weight up to 6 lbs. REHEAT Starts immediately! Press once (plate of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. QUICK DEFROST MELT (on some models) Starts immediately! more/less time more/less...
... POWER LEVEL AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once 1 lb. Power level 1-10 Food weight up to 6 lbs. REHEAT Starts immediately! Press once (plate of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. QUICK DEFROST MELT (on some models) Starts immediately! more/less time more/less...
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ge.com How to microwave cooking. Variable power levels add flexibility to Change the Power Level The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the time. The power levels on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or ... is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. The power level may have a tendency to the inside was defrosted. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the food. A high setting (10) will be changed immediately after entering the feature time for various power levels: Power ...
ge.com How to microwave cooking. Variable power levels add flexibility to Change the Power Level The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the time. The power levels on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or ... is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. The power level may have a tendency to the inside was defrosted. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the food. A high setting (10) will be changed immediately after entering the feature time for various power levels: Power ...
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.... 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
.... 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
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... suggested times. Defrosting Tips s Foods frozen in all areas. ge.com Time Defrost Allows you select. Room temperature promotes the growth of time you to approximately 1/3. If still slightly icy, return to a microwave-safe dish. Power level 3 is not operating at least partially... uncovered. This sound is normal when the oven is automatically set, but softened in paper or plastic can be heard during defrosting...
... suggested times. Defrosting Tips s Foods frozen in all areas. ge.com Time Defrost Allows you select. Room temperature promotes the growth of time you to approximately 1/3. If still slightly icy, return to a microwave-safe dish. Power level 3 is not operating at least partially... uncovered. This sound is normal when the oven is automatically set, but softened in paper or plastic can be heard during defrosting...
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...Shield warm areas with foil. Consumer Support Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 13 min. Finish defrosting. Place unopened package in oven. Use power level 1. Let stand to complete defrosting. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be separated. About the ... after half the time. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 16 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish breast-side-down. Place unwrapped hen in casserole. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ...
...Shield warm areas with foil. Consumer Support Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 13 min. Finish defrosting. Place unopened package in oven. Use power level 1. Let stand to complete defrosting. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be separated. About the ... after half the time. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 16 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish breast-side-down. Place unwrapped hen in casserole. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ...
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ge.com Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to heat an 8-10 oz cup of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking... on the same food portion-it may result in the oven. The proper containers and covers are dry before placing food in severely overcooked or burnt food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 21 Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with care. Beverage Press BEVERAGE...
ge.com Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to heat an 8-10 oz cup of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking... on the same food portion-it may result in the oven. The proper containers and covers are dry before placing food in severely overcooked or burnt food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 21 Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with care. Beverage Press BEVERAGE...
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... features. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for an extra 20 seconds. Popcorn How to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). To... subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for a regular size (3.0 to the automatic popping time. Press 1 again to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Popcorn...
... features. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for an extra 20 seconds. Popcorn How to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). To... subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for a regular size (3.0 to the automatic popping time. Press 1 again to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Popcorn...
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...of cooking time. 3 Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will automatically be remembered for 2 seconds. To check the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. ge.com CUSTOM 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Custom The CUSTOM pad allows... your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set and save your model may have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you do not change it.) 4 Press the CUSTOM pad. Your custom...
...of cooking time. 3 Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will automatically be remembered for 2 seconds. To check the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. ge.com CUSTOM 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Custom The CUSTOM pad allows... your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set and save your model may have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you do not change it.) 4 Press the CUSTOM pad. Your custom...
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... Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up , the oven will remain until the oven automatically starts at any time, even when the oven is operating. then enter the cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Enter the time you wish to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of... you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER to start time will be lit while the timer is operating. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter time you want the oven to delay;
... Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up , the oven will remain until the oven automatically starts at any time, even when the oven is operating. then enter the cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Enter the time you wish to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of... you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER to start time will be lit while the timer is operating. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter time you want the oven to delay;
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... the Reminder is set up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by pressing REMINDER. The Reminder time may lock the control panel to stop cooking... without opening the door or clearing the display. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com REMINDER 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4...
... the Reminder is set up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by pressing REMINDER. The Reminder time may lock the control panel to stop cooking... without opening the door or clearing the display. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com REMINDER 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4...