Use and Care Manual
Page 1
ge.com Sensor Convection Microwave Oven Safety Information Arcing 3 Extension Cords 7 Foods 4 Grounding Instructions 6 Important Safety Instructions 2-7 Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Operating Instructions Best Method of Cooking Chart 20 Changing Power ...21 Sensor Microwave Features 14-16 Time and Auto Microwave Features . . . . 9, 11, 12 Care and Cleaning Inside 24 Outside 24 Stainless Steel 25 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service . . . 26 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . ...
ge.com Sensor Convection Microwave Oven Safety Information Arcing 3 Extension Cords 7 Foods 4 Grounding Instructions 6 Important Safety Instructions 2-7 Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Operating Instructions Best Method of Cooking Chart 20 Changing Power ...21 Sensor Microwave Features 14-16 Time and Auto Microwave Features . . . . 9, 11, 12 Care and Cleaning Inside 24 Outside 24 Stainless Steel 25 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service . . . 26 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 2
... can burn off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section above floor level. ■ Be certain to place the front ... from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of electric shock. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of the appliance in microwave ovens. - Pieces...
... can burn off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section above floor level. ■ Be certain to place the front ... from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of electric shock. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of the appliance in microwave ovens. - Pieces...
Use and Care Manual
Page 3
...countertop installation: - for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water-for example, closed jars-are able to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave...correct the problem. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Do not mount this microwave oven. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is caused by: ...hang over a sink. - Do not use this microwave oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ■ Do not store any materials, other...
...countertop installation: - for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water-for example, closed jars-are able to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave...correct the problem. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Do not mount this microwave oven. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is caused by: ...hang over a sink. - Do not use this microwave oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ■ Do not store any materials, other...
Use and Care Manual
Page 4
... protects against foodborne illness. Do not overheat the liquid. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 Always test the formula before and halfway through heating it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. ■ Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages...the formula really is opened, pressure can build up inside for instructions on how to your microwave oven unless in a microwave oven. The container may cause damage to the oven and could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to clean the inside of hot food, ...
... protects against foodborne illness. Do not overheat the liquid. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 Always test the formula before and halfway through heating it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. ■ Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages...the formula really is opened, pressure can build up inside for instructions on how to your microwave oven unless in a microwave oven. The container may cause damage to the oven and could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to clean the inside of hot food, ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 5
.... Be sure to the dish. TV dinners may be used in microwave ovens. ■ Do not use your microwave oven is operated in the bottom. Make sure all plastic wrap is microwave-safe, use in strict compliance with metal foil. Be sure that ... ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that the shelf is microwave-safe. ■ Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should be used for microwaving. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 ge.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven without complete supervision.
.... Be sure to the dish. TV dinners may be used in microwave ovens. ■ Do not use your microwave oven is operated in the bottom. Make sure all plastic wrap is microwave-safe, use in strict compliance with metal foil. Be sure that ... ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that the shelf is microwave-safe. ■ Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should be used for microwaving. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 ge.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven without complete supervision.
Use and Care Manual
Page 6
... under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. If the power cord is properly installed and grounded. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 6 We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING...
... under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. If the power cord is properly installed and grounded. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 6 We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING...
Use and Care Manual
Page 7
... Instructions ge.com EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to consult their physicians if they have concerns. If you are shielded from interference from becoming entangled in using them. NOTICE-PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are careful in or tripping over the countertop or ...be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; 3 The extension cord should be longer, too. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may be ...
... Instructions ge.com EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to consult their physicians if they have concerns. If you are shielded from interference from becoming entangled in using them. NOTICE-PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are careful in or tripping over the countertop or ...be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; 3 The extension cord should be longer, too. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may be ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 8
... not use when microwave cooking.) Optional Accessories: Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Shelf. Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to convert this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. The turntable support must be removed for cleaning. For 27″ installations: Model Kit PEB1590DMBB JX1527DMBB PEB1590SMSS JX1527SMSS PEB1590DMWW JX1527DMWW...
... not use when microwave cooking.) Optional Accessories: Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Shelf. Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to convert this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. The turntable support must be removed for cleaning. For 27″ installations: Model Kit PEB1590DMBB JX1527DMBB PEB1590SMSS JX1527SMSS PEB1590DMWW JX1527DMWW...
Use and Care Manual
Page 9
... and cook time Combination Cooking Press COMBINATION cook Turn and push dial to enter Oven temperature and cook time 9 Consumer Support ge.com You can cook by microwave, convection or combination. Selector Dial Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice EXPRESS cook/Add...
... and cook time Combination Cooking Press COMBINATION cook Turn and push dial to enter Oven temperature and cook time 9 Consumer Support ge.com You can cook by microwave, convection or combination. Selector Dial Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice EXPRESS cook/Add...
Use and Care Manual
Page 10
... sealing in regular oven cooking. Cooking Method Microwave energy and convection heat combine to produce browned exteriors and seal in flavor. Heat Source Circulating heated air. Cooks some foods cook faster than regular ovens. Any oven temperature from outside of the air inside . Benefits Aids in browning and seals in juices. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...
... sealing in regular oven cooking. Cooking Method Microwave energy and convection heat combine to produce browned exteriors and seal in flavor. Heat Source Circulating heated air. Cooks some foods cook faster than regular ovens. Any oven temperature from outside of the air inside . Benefits Aids in browning and seals in juices. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...
Use and Care Manual
Page 11
... set , but you may open the door during cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time and auto microwave features. Press the POWER button, turn the dial and press... power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER. The power level will start cooking. ge.com TIME COOK TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts...: 1 Press the TIME COOK button. 2 Turn the dial to set at 10 and the oven will automatically be changed as time is reached. The power level can be set the first cook ...
... set , but you may open the door during cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time and auto microwave features. Press the POWER button, turn the dial and press... power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER. The power level will start cooking. ge.com TIME COOK TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts...: 1 Press the TIME COOK button. 2 Turn the dial to set at 10 and the oven will automatically be changed as time is reached. The power level can be set the first cook ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 12
...can be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. This is normal when oven is automatically set at High power. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. If still slightly icy, return to the food weight, using the Conversion Guide at ...to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. ■ Foods that spoil easily should stand for most meats need more even defrosting of harmful bacteria. ■ For more frequent attention than one hour after entering the time. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips DEFROST...
...can be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. This is normal when oven is automatically set at High power. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted and microwaved. If still slightly icy, return to the food weight, using the Conversion Guide at ...to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. ■ Foods that spoil easily should stand for most meats need more even defrosting of harmful bacteria. ■ For more frequent attention than one hour after entering the time. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips DEFROST...
Use and Care Manual
Page 13
ge.com POWER TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER The power level may also be done on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the ...3 is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Here are some examples of the time. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Each power level gives you 100% power. Use a lower power level when... POWER button. 3 Turn the dial clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to the surface units on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 First, follow directions for various power levels: High...
ge.com POWER TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER The power level may also be done on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the ...3 is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Here are some examples of the time. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Each power level gives you 100% power. Use a lower power level when... POWER button. 3 Turn the dial clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to the surface units on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 First, follow directions for various power levels: High...
Use and Care Manual
Page 14
...including meats, fish and vegetables can mislead the sensor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 Beads of moisture turning into steam can be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that require addition of the microwave oven are essential for a dry look or crisp surface after ...the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them . Dry off dishes so they can prevent steam from ...
...including meats, fish and vegetables can mislead the sensor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 Beads of moisture turning into steam can be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that require addition of the microwave oven are essential for a dry look or crisp surface after ...the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them . Dry off dishes so they can prevent steam from ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 15
...displayed-steam escaping from the automatic cooking time: Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial clockwise and press to the automatic cooking time: Immediately after the countdown use Time Cook for each serving. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with wax paper. Press to ... wrap. Cover with fork. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com COOK TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in the oven and close the door. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cook 1 Place covered food...
...displayed-steam escaping from the automatic cooking time: Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial clockwise and press to the automatic cooking time: Immediately after the countdown use Time Cook for each serving. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with wax paper. Press to ... wrap. Cover with fork. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com COOK TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in the oven and close the door. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cook 1 Place covered food...
Use and Care Manual
Page 16
...of the microwave. 2 Press the POPCORN button once or twice. cup of liquid or covered food in the center of food may result in succession on the same food portion- REHEAT NOTE: Do not use Time Cook for a snack size (1.5 to even out the temperature. The oven starts ... crisp surface after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional reheating time. If food is displayed, an error message will appear. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Remove the container with the Beverage feature may have wide variations in severely overcooked or burnt food. About the sensor...
...of the microwave. 2 Press the POPCORN button once or twice. cup of liquid or covered food in the center of food may result in succession on the same food portion- REHEAT NOTE: Do not use Time Cook for a snack size (1.5 to even out the temperature. The oven starts ... crisp surface after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional reheating time. If food is displayed, an error message will appear. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Remove the container with the Beverage feature may have wide variations in severely overcooked or burnt food. About the sensor...
Use and Care Manual
Page 17
...Convection Time Cook without Preheating 1 If your recipe does not require preheating, press the CONVECTION button. 2 Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press to enter. 3 Turn the dial to set the cook time and press START/PAUSE to start cooking. 7 When cooking...suggested cookware. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be entered later, after the oven is complete, the oven will signal. For Best Results... ge.com Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of cooler air to enter preheating. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ...
...Convection Time Cook without Preheating 1 If your recipe does not require preheating, press the CONVECTION button. 2 Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press to enter. 3 Turn the dial to set the cook time and press START/PAUSE to start cooking. 7 When cooking...suggested cookware. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be entered later, after the oven is complete, the oven will signal. For Best Results... ge.com Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of cooler air to enter preheating. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 18
... button. 2 Turn the dial to set the cook time and press to fit in the oven. 6 Close the oven door. If necessary, you can leave out the trivet. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the combination features. For Best Results... If...when combination cooking. Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press dial to start cooking. 7 When cooking is preheated, it will signal and turn off . Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of microwave energy and convection cooking. Press the START/PAUSE button...
... button. 2 Turn the dial to set the cook time and press to fit in the oven. 6 Close the oven door. If necessary, you can leave out the trivet. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the combination features. For Best Results... If...when combination cooking. Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press dial to start cooking. 7 When cooking is preheated, it will signal and turn off . Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of microwave energy and convection cooking. Press the START/PAUSE button...
Use and Care Manual
Page 19
Be sure not to use items with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven. Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F. Combination Cooking Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are best for cakes, cookies or muffins because these...types of glass. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Cookware tips. Microwave Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Convection Yes Yes No No No No No Combination Yes No No Yes❆ No No No Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 19 ge.com Convection Cooking Metal Pans are recommended for foods requiring...
Be sure not to use items with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven. Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F. Combination Cooking Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are best for cakes, cookies or muffins because these...types of glass. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Cookware tips. Microwave Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Convection Yes Yes No No No No No Combination Yes No No Yes❆ No No No Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 19 ge.com Convection Cooking Metal Pans are recommended for foods requiring...
Use and Care Manual
Page 20
...Cakes, Layer and Bundt Angel Food and Chiffon Custard and Pudding Bar Cookies Fruit Pies and Pastry Candy Blanching Vegetables Frozen Convenience Foods Microwave ❶ ② ❶ ② ❶ ❶ ② ❶ ② ❶ ② N/R... ② N/R ② N/R N/R ② ② ❶ N/R ② ❶ ② ② ❶ N/R ② N/R ❶ N/R N/R ② Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 Best method ② - Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Select the best method of cooking. Use the following guide to any method of...
...Cakes, Layer and Bundt Angel Food and Chiffon Custard and Pudding Bar Cookies Fruit Pies and Pastry Candy Blanching Vegetables Frozen Convenience Foods Microwave ❶ ② ❶ ② ❶ ❶ ② ❶ ② ❶ ② N/R... ② N/R ② N/R N/R ② ② ❶ N/R ② ❶ ② ② ❶ N/R ② N/R ❶ N/R N/R ② Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 Best method ② - Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Select the best method of cooking. Use the following guide to any method of...