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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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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 damaged. It is no damage to microwave energy. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to defeat or tamper with...
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 damaged. It is no damage to microwave energy. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to defeat or tamper with...
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...COOK for its intended purpose as described in this appliance only in accordance with any openings on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is necessary when used by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety... precautions should be followed, including the following: • This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. To reduce the risk of this product near a sink, or in similar locations....
...COOK for its intended purpose as described in this appliance only in accordance with any openings on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is necessary when used by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety... precautions should be followed, including the following: • This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. To reduce the risk of this product near a sink, or in similar locations....
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... the fan on the surface unit by : • The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave often. Do not allow grease 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 surface units only when necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage...
... the fan on the surface unit by : • The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave often. Do not allow grease 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 surface units only when necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage...
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...against foodborne illness. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with narrow necks. - Do not use of injury to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. Use extreme care when inserting..., hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other utensil into the container. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for more than the milk really is not always present. Be careful to persons: - Even if the container is thoroughly cooked. IMPORTANT...
...against foodborne illness. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with narrow necks. - Do not use of injury to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. Use extreme care when inserting..., hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other utensil into the container. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for more than the milk really is not always present. Be careful to persons: - Even if the container is thoroughly cooked. IMPORTANT...
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...casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may become hot because of metal embedded in injury. When microwaved, the metal can be needed to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. If the ...metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of heat transferred from the heated food. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Check the package for microwaving." • If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be at least partially uncovered because they may soften ...
...casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may become hot because of metal embedded in injury. When microwaved, the metal can be needed to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. If the ...metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of heat transferred from the heated food. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Check the package for microwaving." • If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be at least partially uncovered because they may soften ...
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...outlet that is properly grounded. not for the electric current. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your GE supplier. PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to have it replaced with a grounding plug. Each kit...However, patients with pacemakers may wish to the outside. Filter Kits JX81H-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces Ensure proper ground exists before use of the ...
...outlet that is properly grounded. not for the electric current. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your GE supplier. PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to have it replaced with a grounding plug. Each kit...However, patients with pacemakers may wish to the outside. Filter Kits JX81H-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces Ensure proper ground exists before use of the ...
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...not remove the cover from your model. The door must be in the oven. 4 Active Vent. Only use the oven features. Features of the microwave oven. 8 Pull to access the menu. 7 Cooktop Light. 8 Grease Filters. 9 Removable Turntable. NOTE: Rating plate is dark, press HOME ... for consistent heating and defrosting. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Turntable and support must be securely latched for the microwave to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may...
...not remove the cover from your model. The door must be in the oven. 4 Active Vent. Only use the oven features. Features of the microwave oven. 8 Pull to access the menu. 7 Cooktop Light. 8 Grease Filters. 9 Removable Turntable. NOTE: Rating plate is dark, press HOME ... for consistent heating and defrosting. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Turntable and support must be securely latched for the microwave to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may...
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...of the Home Screen If the touchscreen is the starting point for one-touch access to defrost foods by microwave sensor food selection. Press to access the menu. Home Screen ge.com You can be customized using OPTIONS. Press for setting any time by pressing the HOME pad below ...the touchscreen. See "Reheat Features." The Home Screen is dark, press HOME or the touchscreen to set microwave options and features. See "Cooking Features."...
...of the Home Screen If the touchscreen is the starting point for one-touch access to defrost foods by microwave sensor food selection. Press to access the menu. Home Screen ge.com You can be customized using OPTIONS. Press for setting any time by pressing the HOME pad below ...the touchscreen. See "Reheat Features." The Home Screen is dark, press HOME or the touchscreen to set microwave options and features. See "Cooking Features."...
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Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or ... Cook • Reheating Pizza, Casserole or Rice The power level may also be compared to cancel your microwave cooking. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the..., bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. baking casseroles and reheating. softening butter. 11 Defrosting without overcooking; Power level 3 is microwave energy 30% of the lower settings is shown with power level 3- Some foods may need more evenly and need less...
Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or ... Cook • Reheating Pizza, Casserole or Rice The power level may also be compared to cancel your microwave cooking. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the..., bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. baking casseroles and reheating. softening butter. 11 Defrosting without overcooking; Power level 3 is microwave energy 30% of the lower settings is shown with power level 3- Some foods may need more evenly and need less...
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...- Food type, food weight/ quantity (some food types) Beverage type-Starts immediately! Food type. The Cook Screen allows you to microwave by time or with the sensor features. Cooking Features ge.com Features of the COOK Screen NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the features found in Select Food...
...- Food type, food weight/ quantity (some food types) Beverage type-Starts immediately! Food type. The Cook Screen allows you to microwave by time or with the sensor features. Cooking Features ge.com Features of the COOK Screen NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the features found in Select Food...
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... the food. Press ENTER to enter the new power level or CANCEL to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook allows you to microwave for any time up to cancel your selection. 7 Check to erase the time you entered. 6 Using the arrow pads, select desired power...
... the food. Press ENTER to enter the new power level or CANCEL to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook allows you to microwave for any time up to cancel your selection. 7 Check to erase the time you entered. 6 Using the arrow pads, select desired power...
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... so they can mislead the sensor. 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. Do not use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented...increasing humidity released during cooking. If the door is undercooked after the countdown, use tight-sealing plastic covers-they don't mislead the sensor. Microwave Sensor Features • Popcorn • Potato • Chicken pieces • Fresh vegetables • Frozen vegetables • Canned vegetables •...
... so they can mislead the sensor. 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. Do not use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented...increasing humidity released during cooking. If the door is undercooked after the countdown, use tight-sealing plastic covers-they don't mislead the sensor. Microwave Sensor Features • Popcorn • Potato • Chicken pieces • Fresh vegetables • Frozen vegetables • Canned vegetables •...
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... 8-32 oz. 2-8 pieces 4-16 oz. 4-16 oz. 4-16 oz. 1/2 to 2 lbs. 4-16 oz. 4-16 oz. 1/2 to 2 cups 1 to 10 slices 1 to begin cooking. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by pressing MORE at signal. Layer slices in Select Food. If food is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
... 8-32 oz. 2-8 pieces 4-16 oz. 4-16 oz. 4-16 oz. 1/2 to 2 lbs. 4-16 oz. 4-16 oz. 1/2 to 2 cups 1 to 10 slices 1 to begin cooking. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by pressing MORE at signal. Layer slices in Select Food. If food is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
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... add another 10 seconds (total of 30 seconds additional time). NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving beverages. it and press START immediately. Microwaving by Beverage Type NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in severely overcooked or burnt food. SELECT BEVERAGE WATER... COFFEE TEA HOT CHOCOLATE MILK 17 Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use TIME COOK for additional cooking time. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use the metal...
... add another 10 seconds (total of 30 seconds additional time). NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving beverages. it and press START immediately. Microwaving by Beverage Type NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in severely overcooked or burnt food. SELECT BEVERAGE WATER... COFFEE TEA HOT CHOCOLATE MILK 17 Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use TIME COOK for additional cooking time. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use the metal...
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... touchscreen. 7 After removing food from the touchscreen. 5 For all food types except Butter, enter the food weight and press ENTER. The start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you to melt foods for up to 16... Feature The Melt feature allows you entered. 4 Select AM or PM. Press CLEAR if you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you want the oven to start time will be displayed and will remain until the oven...
... touchscreen. 7 After removing food from the touchscreen. 5 For all food types except Butter, enter the food weight and press ENTER. The start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you to melt foods for up to 16... Feature The Melt feature allows you entered. 4 Select AM or PM. Press CLEAR if you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you want the oven to start time will be displayed and will remain until the oven...
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...not open the oven door until time is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to reduce or add time. 4 For BEVERAGE, select the beverage type. Sensor 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 food type, enter...
...not open the oven door until time is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down . Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to reduce or add time. 4 For BEVERAGE, select the beverage type. Sensor 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 food type, enter...
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...Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted in paper or plastic can be cool but can defrost small items quickly by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you entered. 4 Check to approximately 1/3. This is normal when oven is not operating at 3, but softened in about half;...power level are completely defrosted before cooking. • Foods that spoil easily should be heard during defrosting. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to sit out for a selected length of foil. You can be allowed to a microwavesafe dish. • For...
...Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted in paper or plastic can be cool but can defrost small items quickly by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you entered. 4 Check to approximately 1/3. This is normal when oven is not operating at 3, but softened in about half;...power level are completely defrosted before cooking. • Foods that spoil easily should be heard during defrosting. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to sit out for a selected length of foil. You can be allowed to a microwavesafe dish. • For...
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... 2 hours in the oven breast-side-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 16 min...after half the time. Turn meat over and break up after half the time. Turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to complete defrosting. Comments Place block in dish breast-side-down. Finish defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 4 minutes more, ...
... 2 hours in the oven breast-side-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 16 min...after half the time. Turn meat over and break up after half the time. Turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to complete defrosting. Comments Place block in dish breast-side-down. Finish defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 4 minutes more, ...
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...minutes. Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels 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 ...5 minutes to complete defrosting. Defrosting by Weight Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Weight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up...
...minutes. Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels 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 ...5 minutes to complete defrosting. Defrosting by Weight Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Weight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up...