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...model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the left front when the door is open. Spacemaker Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-7 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 37-40 Cooking Features 12-18 Defrosting Features 21-27 Easy Guide™ Menu ...System . . . . .9 Help Features 34 Home Screen 10 Microwave Oven Features . . . . . .8 Microwave Terms 36 Options 28-32 Other Features 33, ...
...model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the left front when the door is open. Spacemaker Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-7 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 37-40 Cooking Features 12-18 Defrosting Features 21-27 Easy Guide™ Menu ...System . . . . .9 Help Features 34 Home Screen 10 Microwave Oven Features . . . . . .8 Microwave Terms 36 Options 28-32 Other Features 33, ...
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It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and ...the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to the: (1)...
It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and ...the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to the: (1)...
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...Sensor Features twice in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not intended for storage purposes. Do not use . • Do not store this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY ... Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • This microwave oven is UL listed for example, in operation. 3 See the Grounding Instructions section on page 7. • Install or locate this...
...Sensor Features twice in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not intended for storage purposes. Do not use . • Do not store this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY ... Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • This microwave oven is UL listed for example, in operation. 3 See the Grounding Instructions section on page 7. • Install or locate this...
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... of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on. • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Take care to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal,... such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in use high heat on the surface unit by : • The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the...
... of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on. • Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Take care to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal,... such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in use high heat on the surface unit by : • The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the...
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... outer ''skin'' such as water, coffee or tea are able to explode and should be pierced to allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for example, closed jars-are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be heated in your oven. • Cook...meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to burst, possibly resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with narrow necks. - Stir food to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than a minute or two may...
... outer ''skin'' such as water, coffee or tea are able to explode and should be pierced to allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for example, closed jars-are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be heated in your oven. • Cook...meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to burst, possibly resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with narrow necks. - Stir food to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than a minute or two may...
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...not be avoided, as they may also ignite. • Use foil only as are testing and a glass measuring cup filled How to test for a microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for use . ... cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is suitable for use in the bottom. When using foil in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. • If you are not, plastic could ignite. Be sure to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly ...
...not be avoided, as they may also ignite. • Use foil only as are testing and a glass measuring cup filled How to test for a microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for use . ... cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is suitable for use in the bottom. When using foil in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. • If you are not, plastic could ignite. Be sure to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly ...
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...can result in appearance. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. If the outlet is your GE supplier. Do not use of electric shock by phone or at extra cost from the power cord. SAVE THESE... have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. Available at ge.com. Improper use an extension cord with this appliance. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from your...
...can result in appearance. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. If the outlet is your GE supplier. Do not use of electric shock by phone or at extra cost from the power cord. SAVE THESE... have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. Available at ge.com. Improper use an extension cord with this appliance. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from your...
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... 1 Door Handle. The turntable may vary from the side stirrer. The door must be in the oven. 4 Active Vent. Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for cleaning. 10 Side Stirrer. Only use the oven features. If the Touchscreen is open ...
... 1 Door Handle. The turntable may vary from the side stirrer. The door must be in the oven. 4 Active Vent. Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for cleaning. 10 Side Stirrer. Only use the oven features. If the Touchscreen is open ...
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... 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 2 POPCORN OPTIONS HOME Feature COOK REHEAT DEFROST CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 OPTIONS Description Press to set microwave options and features. Home Screen ge.com Features of the Home Screen If the touchscreen is the starting point for setting any time by pressing the HOME pad ...below the touchscreen. See "Microwave Options." • Set the clock • Set the Auto Nite Light • Set a Reminder • ...
... 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 2 POPCORN OPTIONS HOME Feature COOK REHEAT DEFROST CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 OPTIONS Description Press to set microwave options and features. Home Screen ge.com Features of the Home Screen If the touchscreen is the starting point for setting any time by pressing the HOME pad ...below the touchscreen. See "Microwave Options." • Set the clock • Set the Auto Nite Light • Set a Reminder • ...
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... without overcooking; simmering; A lower setting will cook faster but food may need less stirring or rotating of the food. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the time. Power level 3 is used. Some foods may have a tendency to your selection. Power level... cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. The power levels on your microwave oven can be done on a range. An example of this is microwave energy 70% of the time. Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or changed...
... without overcooking; simmering; A lower setting will cook faster but food may need less stirring or rotating of the food. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the time. Power level 3 is used. Some foods may have a tendency to your selection. Power level... cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. The power levels on your microwave oven can be done on a range. An example of this is microwave energy 70% of the time. Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or changed...
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Cooking Features ge.com Features of cooking time- COOK EXPRESS SELECT FOOD TIME COOK SELECT BEVERAGES SOFTEN MELT TIME COOK 1 & 2 DELAY Press EXPRESS TIME COOK SELECT FOOD SELECT ... defrosting function and time of cooking time. Option More done/Less done 12 Starts immediately! Food type, food weight. Food type. Amount of day to microwave by time or with the sensor features. The Cook Screen allows you to choose from a variety of functions to start. Food type, food weight/ quantity...
Cooking Features ge.com Features of cooking time- COOK EXPRESS SELECT FOOD TIME COOK SELECT BEVERAGES SOFTEN MELT TIME COOK 1 & 2 DELAY Press EXPRESS TIME COOK SELECT FOOD SELECT ... defrosting function and time of cooking time. Option More done/Less done 12 Starts immediately! Food type, food weight. Food type. Amount of day to microwave by time or with the sensor features. The Cook Screen allows you to choose from a variety of functions to start. Food type, food weight/ quantity...
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Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook allows you entered. 6 Using the arrow pads, select desired power level 1-10 for the second cooking time. TIME COOK Time Cook 1&2 Time ... 1 & 2 lets you don't want full power. 5 Check to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you to microwave for any time up to make sure the time and power level are correct, and press START on the touchscreen. You may change power levels...
Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook allows you entered. 6 Using the arrow pads, select desired power level 1-10 for the second cooking time. TIME COOK Time Cook 1&2 Time ... 1 & 2 lets you don't want full power. 5 Check to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you to microwave for any time up to make sure the time and power level are correct, and press START on the touchscreen. You may change power levels...
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... that detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. If the door is opened, close it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Microwave Sensor Features • Popcorn • Potato • Chicken pieces • Fresh vegetables • Frozen vegetables • Canned vegetables ...8226; Ground meat • Fish • Rice 15 Cooking Features ge.com EXPRESS 30 SEC 2 MIN 4 MIN 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN 6 MIN Humidity Sensor Some microwave features are essential for additional cooking time. Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they can mislead...
... that detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. If the door is opened, close it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Microwave Sensor Features • Popcorn • Potato • Chicken pieces • Fresh vegetables • Frozen vegetables • Canned vegetables ...8226; Ground meat • Fish • Rice 15 Cooking Features ge.com EXPRESS 30 SEC 2 MIN 4 MIN 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN 6 MIN Humidity Sensor Some microwave features are essential for additional cooking time. Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they can mislead...
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... food in Select Food. Follow package instructions for additional cooking time. Cover with fork. drain and stir at the bottom of water. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by pressing MORE at signal. Press START to erase the entry. SELECT FOOD POPCORN POTATO CHICKEN PIECES FRESH VEGETABLES FROZEN CANNED VEGETABLES VEGETABLES GROUND MEAT...
... food in Select Food. Follow package instructions for additional cooking time. Cover with fork. drain and stir at the bottom of water. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by pressing MORE at signal. Press START to erase the entry. SELECT FOOD POPCORN POTATO CHICKEN PIECES FRESH VEGETABLES FROZEN CANNED VEGETABLES VEGETABLES GROUND MEAT...
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...on the same food portion- If food is counting down. it may result in the center of the microwave. 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT FOOD. 4 Select POPCORN from the... touchscreen. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to heat a cup of popcorn in severely overcooked or burnt food. Place the package of coffee... seconds after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when...
...on the same food portion- If food is counting down. it may result in the center of the microwave. 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT FOOD. 4 Select POPCORN from the... touchscreen. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to heat a cup of popcorn in severely overcooked or burnt food. Place the package of coffee... seconds after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when...
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Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you to melt foods for cooking. 1 Place the unwrapped item into bowl. SOFTEN ... Home Screen, select COOK. 2 From the Cook Screen, press SOFTEN. 3 Select the food type from the touchscreen. 4 Check to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of chocolate morsels (chips). 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, press MELT. 4 Select the food...AM or PM. of day.) Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you wish to delay, then set the microwave to enter a new time.
Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you to melt foods for cooking. 1 Place the unwrapped item into bowl. SOFTEN ... Home Screen, select COOK. 2 From the Cook Screen, press SOFTEN. 3 Select the food type from the touchscreen. 4 Check to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of chocolate morsels (chips). 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, press MELT. 4 Select the food...AM or PM. of day.) Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you wish to delay, then set the microwave to enter a new time.
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... reheating features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking and automatically adjust the cooking time to reheat: • Pizza • Casserole • Rice Reheating Features ge.com 1 From the Home Screen, select REHEAT. 2 From the Reheat Screen, select the food type. 3 Depending on the same food portion- Use the convenience ...areas may result in succession on food type, enter the food description, weight or quantity. The oven starts immediately. Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to reheat: • Plate of food.
... reheating features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking and automatically adjust the cooking time to reheat: • Pizza • Casserole • Rice Reheating Features ge.com 1 From the Home Screen, select REHEAT. 2 From the Reheat Screen, select the food type. 3 Depending on the same food portion- Use the convenience ...areas may result in succession on food type, enter the food description, weight or quantity. The oven starts immediately. Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to reheat: • Plate of food.
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...uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can defrost small items quickly by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you entered. 4 Check to approximately 1/3. A dull thumping noise may be defrosted and microwaved. Plastic storage containers should not be defrosted in paper or plastic can be changed. If still ...slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to sit out for more frequent attention than one hour after entering the time. For best results...
...uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can defrost small items quickly by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you entered. 4 Check to approximately 1/3. A dull thumping noise may be defrosted and microwaved. Plastic storage containers should not be defrosted in paper or plastic can be changed. If still ...slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to sit out for more frequent attention than one hour after entering the time. For best results...
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... cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) Defrosting Features ge.com Time 1 min. 3 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 min. 3 to 6 min. 2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min. 12 to ... defrosting. per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Place unopened package in dish breast-side-down. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Turn meat over . Use power level 1. Place unwrapped meat in refrigerator to complete defrosting. 23 After half...
... cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) Defrosting Features ge.com Time 1 min. 3 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 min. 3 to 6 min. 2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min. 12 to ... defrosting. per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Place unopened package in dish breast-side-down. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Turn meat over . Use power level 1. Place unwrapped meat in refrigerator to complete defrosting. 23 After half...
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... Conversion Guide at right, enter the food weight using the numbers on the touchscreen. Quick Defrost 1 Lb. Defrosting by Weight Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Weight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for foods weighing one pound. • ...Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • If the oven signals "TURN FOOD OVER," turn the food. • After defrosting, most meats need to stand ...
... Conversion Guide at right, enter the food weight using the numbers on the touchscreen. Quick Defrost 1 Lb. Defrosting by Weight Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Weight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for foods weighing one pound. • ...Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • If the oven signals "TURN FOOD OVER," turn the food. • After defrosting, most meats need to stand ...