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... serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. DE68-03448A 49-40570-2 04-09 JR Microwave Spacemaker Oven GEAppliances.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 . . . . . 25-31 Replacing Bulbs . . . .35, 36 Sensor Features . . . . .21-24 Time Features . ...
... serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. DE68-03448A 49-40570-2 04-09 JR Microwave Spacemaker Oven GEAppliances.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 . . . . . 25-31 Replacing Bulbs . . . .35, 36 Sensor Features . . . . .21-24 Time Features . ...
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...precautions in harmful exposure to defeat or tamper with the provided Installation Instructions. ■ This microwave oven is intended for installation over electric and gas ranges. ■ This microwave oven is no damage to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on sealing ...or locate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. It is ...
...precautions in harmful exposure to defeat or tamper with the provided Installation Instructions. ■ This microwave oven is intended for installation over electric and gas ranges. ■ This microwave oven is no damage to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on sealing ...or locate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. It is ...
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...the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of fire in this Owner's Manual. ■ Do not mount this appliance over both gas and electric cooking equipment. -... an authorized service agent using a power cord available from paper or plastic containers before placing them in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in water. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Do not use . - Do not use . ■...
...the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of fire in this Owner's Manual. ■ Do not mount this appliance over both gas and electric cooking equipment. -... an authorized service agent using a power cord available from paper or plastic containers before placing them in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in water. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Do not use . - Do not use . ■...
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... shelf not installed correctly so it to the oven and could result in injury. ■ Do not boil eggs in the oven. Such use in microwave ovens. ■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to burst, possibly resulting in... injury. ■ Operating the microwave with no food inside egg yolk and will build up inside for example, closed jars-are able to explode and should be heated in the...
... shelf not installed correctly so it to the oven and could result in injury. ■ Do not boil eggs in the oven. Such use in microwave ovens. ■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to burst, possibly resulting in... injury. ■ Operating the microwave with no food inside egg yolk and will build up inside for example, closed jars-are able to explode and should be heated in the...
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Do not overheat the liquid. - Stir food to persons: - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. To reduce the risk of 180°F. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. - Make sure... OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. After heating, allow the container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Even if the container is removed from hands and face. ■ Do not overcook potatoes. ...
Do not overheat the liquid. - Stir food to persons: - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. To reduce the risk of 180°F. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. - Make sure... OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. After heating, allow the container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Even if the container is removed from hands and face. ■ Do not overcook potatoes. ...
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... dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may be used to handle the cookware. 6 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support Microwave 30-45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of metal embedded in...paper and plastic wrap can escape. ■ Cookware may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is safe for microwaving." When microwaved, the metal can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring cup either in or next to retain...
... dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may be used to handle the cookware. 6 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support Microwave 30-45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of metal embedded in...paper and plastic wrap can escape. ■ Cookware may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is safe for microwaving." When microwaved, the metal can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring cup either in or next to retain...
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...if subjected to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may not be ...of overcooking conditions as directed by package. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE...
...if subjected to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may not be ...of overcooking conditions as directed by package. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE...
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... is your personal responsibility and obligation to have concerns. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. Do not use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. If the...
... is your personal responsibility and obligation to have concerns. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. Do not use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. If the...
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... filter. ■ In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on . ■ Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filter...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. ...
... filter. ■ In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on . ■ Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filter...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. ...
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... 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 appearance. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 Safety Instructions About optional ...kits. JX52 For installation between cabinets only; not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. OPTIONAL KITS Filler Panel Kits JX52WH - Black JX81B, JX81H When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits...
... 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 appearance. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 Safety Instructions About optional ...kits. JX52 For installation between cabinets only; not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. OPTIONAL KITS Filler Panel Kits JX52WH - Black JX81B, JX81H When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits...
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... with Metal Shield. Cooktop Light. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Pull to operate. Screen allows cooking to be in the oven. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Turntable and support must be... Safety Instructions About the features of your model. The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave, or on the upper left front behind the door. NOTE: Rating plate is located ...
... with Metal Shield. Cooktop Light. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Pull to operate. Screen allows cooking to be in the oven. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Turntable and support must be... Safety Instructions About the features of your model. The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave, or on the upper left front behind the door. NOTE: Rating plate is located ...
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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Power level 1-10 Food weight up to 6 lbs. Starts immediately! QUICK DEFROST MELT (on .../less time more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time (on some models) Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. Safety Instructions About the features of defrosting time Follow displayed instructions Starts immediately! Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Time and Auto Features Press...
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Power level 1-10 Food weight up to 6 lbs. Starts immediately! QUICK DEFROST MELT (on .../less time more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time (on some models) Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. Safety Instructions About the features of defrosting time Follow displayed instructions Starts immediately! Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Time and Auto Features Press...
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... of the time. An example of this is energy 30% of the time. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 The power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS COOK or ADD 30 SEC. softening butter.... Power level 3 is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. simmering; Defrosting without overcooking; Power level 7 is the fastest way to microwave cooking. The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the lower settings is used. Here are some examples of...
... of the time. An example of this is energy 30% of the time. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 The power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS COOK or ADD 30 SEC. softening butter.... Power level 3 is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. simmering; Defrosting without overcooking; Power level 7 is the fastest way to microwave cooking. The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the lower settings is used. Here are some examples of...
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... Cook II counts down. 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 to microwave for more flexibility. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14
... Cook II counts down. 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 to microwave for more flexibility. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14
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... minutes. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 1 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. If still slightly icy, return 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. ■ Be sure large meats... should be heard during defrosting. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. ■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved.
... minutes. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 1 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. If still slightly icy, return 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. ■ Be sure large meats... should be heard during defrosting. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. ■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved.
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...time. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Turn over after half the time. per lb. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to complete defrosting. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support per lb. Place unopened package in casserole. per lb. 5 to ...approx. 12 oz) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch - 1 to finish defrosting. Turn over after defrosting. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Place unwrapped hen in oven.
...time. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Turn over after half the time. per lb. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to complete defrosting. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support per lb. Place unopened package in casserole. per lb. 5 to ...approx. 12 oz) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch - 1 to finish defrosting. Turn over after defrosting. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Place unwrapped hen in oven.
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...in succession on the same food portion-it may result in succession on the same food portion-it may be very hot. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with care. Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released...types and amounts of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to heat an 8-10 oz cup of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of coffee or other beverage. ...
...in succession on the same food portion-it may result in succession on the same food portion-it may be very hot. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with care. Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released...types and amounts of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to heat an 8-10 oz cup of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of coffee or other beverage. ...
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... time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 oz) bag of popcorn in severely overcooked or burnt food. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or... Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for additional cooking time. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same...
... time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 oz) bag of popcorn in severely overcooked or burnt food. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or... Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for additional cooking time. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same...
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... cooking time. 3 Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will be set the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. To check the time of day. 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press START. GEAppliances.com Custom The CUSTOM pad allows you to set if...
... cooking time. 3 Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will be set the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. To check the time of day. 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press START. GEAppliances.com Custom The CUSTOM pad allows you to set if...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. When the control panel is locked, CONTROL LOCKED or LOCKED will be displayed. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. When the control panel is locked, CONTROL LOCKED or LOCKED will be displayed. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.