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Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 19 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .28, 29 Changing Power Level . . . . . .12 Features of Your Microwave Oven 10, 11 Microwave Terms 27 Other Features 24-26 Sensor Features 20-23 Time Features 13-18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .30, 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 31 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Product Registration . . . . . .33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual PEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them...
Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 19 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .28, 29 Changing Power Level . . . . . .12 Features of Your Microwave Oven 10, 11 Microwave Terms 27 Other Features 24-26 Sensor Features 20-23 Time Features 13-18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .30, 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 31 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Product Registration . . . . . .33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual PEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them...
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... be serviced by children. 3 Consumer Support s See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of table or counter. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Manual. Do not use . - This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not approved s Do not let power cord hang over or tested for marine use . s This microwave oven is...
... be serviced by children. 3 Consumer Support s See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of table or counter. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Manual. Do not use . - This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not approved s Do not let power cord hang over or tested for marine use . s This microwave oven is...
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Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. Consumer Support 4 WARNING! ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars-are able...
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. Consumer Support 4 WARNING! ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars-are able...
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... burns. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 s Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. This can cause the container to be boiling. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com...
... burns. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 s Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. This can cause the container to be boiling. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com...
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... needed to dry newspapers. s If you are not sure if a dish is suitable for microwaving. s Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is microwave-safe, use in microwave ovens. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may become hot...
... needed to dry newspapers. s If you are not sure if a dish is suitable for microwaving. s Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is microwave-safe, use in microwave ovens. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may become hot...
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... the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to the box. In longer exposures to use them in strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of the oven. When using foil in this manual. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s "Boilable" cooking...
... the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to the box. In longer exposures to use them in strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of the oven. When using foil in this manual. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s "Boilable" cooking...
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... countertop or tabletop where it will not drape over a longer cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If an extension cord is on by children or tripped over unintentionally. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! Cooking times may be used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is used...
... countertop or tabletop where it will not drape over a longer cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If an extension cord is on by children or tripped over unintentionally. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! Cooking times may be used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is used...
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... removed for cleaning. Screen allows cooking to open door. Removable Turntable. Safety Instructions About the features of your model. 800 Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave oven. Window with Metal Shield. The turntable may vary from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Convenience Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls...
... removed for cleaning. Screen allows cooking to open door. Removable Turntable. Safety Instructions About the features of your model. 800 Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave oven. Window with Metal Shield. The turntable may vary from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Convenience Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls...
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.... 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. The power levels on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of meat. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. Power level 3 is energy 30% of this is microwave energy 70% of meat and poultry; A lower setting will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such...
.... 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. The power levels on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of meat. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. Power level 3 is energy 30% of this is microwave energy 70% of meat and poultry; A lower setting will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such...
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... seconds. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Close the door and press START to check the food. Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you may open the door during cooking. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to resume cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down...
... seconds. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Close the door and press START to check the food. Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you may open the door during cooking. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to resume cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down...
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... Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to set 30 seconds of cooking time. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Express Cook This is pressed. The power level can be used as time is counting down each time the pad is a quick way to 6 minutes of cooking time. For example, press the 2 pad for 1-6 minutes. Add 30 Seconds You can be changed as a quick way to the time counting down . Press POWER LEVEL...
... Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to set 30 seconds of cooking time. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Express Cook This is pressed. The power level can be used as time is counting down each time the pad is a quick way to 6 minutes of cooking time. For example, press the 2 pad for 1-6 minutes. Add 30 Seconds You can be changed as a quick way to the time counting down . Press POWER LEVEL...
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... food is displayed, SENSOR ERROR will rotate, stop, then rotate again. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. The oven starts immediately. If you use the Popcorn feature: 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for 20 seconds less cooking time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts...
... food is displayed, SENSOR ERROR will rotate, stop, then rotate again. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. The oven starts immediately. If you use the Popcorn feature: 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for 20 seconds less cooking time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts...
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... suit your personal taste. Follow package instructions for canned vegetables. Cover with fork. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com (less time) (more time) Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with lid or vented plastic wrap. Turn or stir the food if necessary. If food is opened, close it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Guide Food Type Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables...
... suit your personal taste. Follow package instructions for canned vegetables. Cover with fork. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com (less time) (more time) Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with lid or vented plastic wrap. Turn or stir the food if necessary. If food is opened, close it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Guide Food Type Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables...
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... DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you want the oven to start at any combination of Defrost Auto/Time and Time Cook. 5 Press START. The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any time, even when the oven is set. To clear the Reminder before it off. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder...
... DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you want the oven to start at any combination of Defrost Auto/Time and Time Cook. 5 Press START. The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any time, even when the oven is set. To clear the Reminder before it off. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder...
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... foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 Arcing is not molded to escape. When microwaving, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. Standing Time When you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of the oven. Covering Covers hold in the oven. s metal...
... foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 Arcing is not molded to escape. When microwaving, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. Standing Time When you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of the oven. Covering Covers hold in the oven. s metal...
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... Plastic Parts on oven walls. Never use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. others may require a damp cloth. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of this oven...
... Plastic Parts on oven walls. Never use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. others may require a damp cloth. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of this oven...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com How to Clean the Outside Do not use a steel-wool pad; Some paper towels can damage the appearance of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the microwave oven. Stainless Steel (on some models) Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the panel-they can damage it will scratch the surface. it . Use a clean, hot, damp cloth...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com How to Clean the Outside Do not use a steel-wool pad; Some paper towels can damage the appearance of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the microwave oven. Stainless Steel (on some models) Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the panel-they can damage it will scratch the surface. it . Use a clean, hot, damp cloth...
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...home may not need to heat for more time. Steam was pressed • Reset cooking program accidentally. entered cooking time after selecting Auto Defrost. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR ERROR" appears on display 30 Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in maximum amount of time. • Use Time Cook to call for service. Door not securely closed . • Open the door and close securely. entered food weight after pressing TIME COOK. Safety Instructions Before you...
...home may not need to heat for more time. Steam was pressed • Reset cooking program accidentally. entered cooking time after selecting Auto Defrost. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR ERROR" appears on display 30 Possible Causes What To Do A fuse in maximum amount of time. • Use Time Cook to call for service. Door not securely closed . • Open the door and close securely. entered food weight after pressing TIME COOK. Safety Instructions Before you...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Problem "LOCKED" appears in the blower sound at power levels other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. foods. s Light reflection around the door. Similar to panel is locked, an L will unlock the control. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from around door or outer case. s TV/radio interference might be displayed.) Sensor Reheat is operating. s Turntable starts and stops...
... Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Problem "LOCKED" appears in the blower sound at power levels other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. foods. s Light reflection around the door. Similar to panel is locked, an L will unlock the control. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from around door or outer case. s TV/radio interference might be displayed.) Sensor Reheat is operating. s Turntable starts and stops...
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... the product to obtain service under the warranty. What GE Will Not Cover: s Service trips to your home to teach you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care® servicer and pick it is extended to your receipt here. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of original purchase The...
... the product to obtain service under the warranty. What GE Will Not Cover: s Service trips to your home to teach you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care® servicer and pick it is extended to your receipt here. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of original purchase The...