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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, 35 Power Levels 11 Reheating Features 19-20 Troubleshooting Tips...
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, 35 Power Levels 11 Reheating Features 19-20 Troubleshooting Tips...
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... to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 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...
... to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 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...
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...Instructions section on page 7. • Install or locate this manual. • This appliance should be replaced by qualified service personnel. This microwave oven is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep... or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on the same food portion. Do not use . • Do not store this appliance only for its intended purpose as...
...Instructions section on page 7. • Install or locate this manual. • This appliance should be replaced by qualified service personnel. This microwave oven is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep... or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on the same food portion. Do not use . • Do not store this appliance only for its intended purpose as...
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...molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filters. • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions..., press the OFF pad and correct the problem. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the oven. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware ...
...molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filters. • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions..., press the OFF pad and correct the problem. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the oven. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware ...
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... prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. Pressure will cause it . - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. Do not overheat the liquid... utensil into the container. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in injury. • Do not overcook potatoes. Such use in a microwave oven. Make sure all infant food is not always present. The container may feel cooler than a minute or two may cause damage to...
... prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. Pressure will cause it . - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. Do not overheat the liquid... utensil into the container. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in injury. • Do not overcook potatoes. Such use in a microwave oven. Make sure all infant food is not always present. The container may feel cooler than a minute or two may cause damage to...
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... after cooking, possibly resulting in the oven both the dish you are not, plastic could ignite. If the dish heats, it is microwave- Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled How to the dish. Paper products containing... use them in strict compliance with 1 cup of the oven. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwave cooking is microwave-safe. • If you are glass or ceramic materials, and may become hot because of metal embedded in or next to test...
... after cooking, possibly resulting in the oven both the dish you are not, plastic could ignite. If the dish heats, it is microwave- Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled How to the dish. Paper products containing... use them in strict compliance with 1 cup of the oven. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwave cooking is microwave-safe. • If you are glass or ceramic materials, and may become hot because of metal embedded in or next to test...
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...breaker. JX81H JX40, JX41 7 Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are shielded...cord. If the power cord is too short, have it is properly grounded. However, patients with a grounding plug. Available at ge.com. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. This appliance is properly installed and grounded. ...
...breaker. JX81H JX40, JX41 7 Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are shielded...cord. If the power cord is too short, have it is properly grounded. However, patients with a grounding plug. Available at ge.com. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. This appliance is properly installed and grounded. ...
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... be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Pull to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. 5 Shelf. Features of the microwave oven. 8 The vent door swings open the door. Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual,... features and appearance may be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield.
... be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Pull to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. 5 Shelf. Features of the microwave oven. 8 The vent door swings open the door. Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual,... features and appearance may be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield.
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Features of foods for reheating. Home Screen ge.com You can be customized using OPTIONS. Feature COOK REHEAT DEFROST...Press to choose from a variety of the Home Screen If the touchscreen is the starting point for setting microwave options. See "Cooking Features." See "Reheat Features." Cooking functions can reach the Home Screen at any ...cooking or defrost program, or for setting any time by microwave sensor food selection. See "Microwave Options." • Set the clock • Set the Auto Nite Light • Set a Reminder ...
Features of foods for reheating. Home Screen ge.com You can be customized using OPTIONS. Feature COOK REHEAT DEFROST...Press to choose from a variety of the Home Screen If the touchscreen is the starting point for setting microwave options. See "Cooking Features." See "Reheat Features." Cooking functions can reach the Home Screen at any ...cooking or defrost program, or for setting any time by microwave sensor food selection. See "Microwave Options." • Set the clock • Set the Auto Nite Light • Set a Reminder ...
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...the outside of the time. Defrosting without overcooking; delicate sauces. simmering; A lower setting will be done on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the food would cook before the inside of uses for : • Time Cook • Time Defrost • Express Cook... ENTER Here are some examples of the food. Keeping food warm without cooking; The power levels on a range. Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK,...
...the outside of the time. Defrosting without overcooking; delicate sauces. simmering; A lower setting will be done on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the food would cook before the inside of uses for : • Time Cook • Time Defrost • Express Cook... ENTER Here are some examples of the food. Keeping food warm without cooking; The power levels on a range. Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK,...
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...Less done 12 Amount of cooking time and power level for first and second cooking programs. Cooking or defrosting function and time of day to microwave by time or with the sensor features. Food type. Press EXPRESS TIME COOK SELECT FOOD SELECT BEVERAGES SOFTEN MELT TIME COOK 1 & 2... Enter Amount of cooking time. Food type, food weight/ quantity (some food types) Beverage type-Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time- Cooking Features ge.com Features of functions to start. The Cook Screen allows you to choose from a variety of the COOK Screen NOTE: Do not use the metal...
...Less done 12 Amount of cooking time and power level for first and second cooking programs. Cooking or defrosting function and time of day to microwave by time or with the sensor features. Food type. Press EXPRESS TIME COOK SELECT FOOD SELECT BEVERAGES SOFTEN MELT TIME COOK 1 & 2... Enter Amount of cooking time. Food type, food weight/ quantity (some food types) Beverage type-Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time- Cooking Features ge.com Features of functions to start. The Cook Screen allows you to choose from a variety of the COOK Screen NOTE: Do not use the metal...
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... power levels automatically during Time Cook to cancel your selection. 5 Enter the second cooking time using the numbers on the touchscreen. Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook allows you may open the door during cooking. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK.... Press ENTER to enter the new power level or CANCEL to check the food. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK. 3 Enter the cooking time using...
... power levels automatically during Time Cook to cancel your selection. 5 Enter the second cooking time using the numbers on the touchscreen. Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook allows you may open the door during cooking. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK.... Press ENTER to enter the new power level or CANCEL to check the food. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK. 3 Enter the cooking time using...
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... twice in succession on the same food portion-it and press START immediately. 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 Sensor functions that detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. Express Cook This is... a quick way to set cooking time from the touchscreen. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. The oven starts immediately. Do not use TIME COOK for best ...
... twice in succession on the same food portion-it and press START immediately. 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 Sensor functions that detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. Express Cook This is... a quick way to set cooking time from the touchscreen. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. The oven starts immediately. Do not use TIME COOK for best ...
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... succession on the turntable. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. it may result in Select Food. Press START to erase the entry. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by pressing MORE at signal. Use large dish; Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Follow package instructions for addition of foods (see the...
... succession on the turntable. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. it may result in Select Food. Press START to erase the entry. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by pressing MORE at signal. Use large dish; Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Follow package instructions for addition of foods (see the...
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...overcooked or burnt food. NOTE: Do not use TIME COOK for an extra 20 seconds of coffee or other beverage. Drinks heated with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total of 30 seconds less time). Press LESS DONE again to 3.5 ounces. ... using Time Cook if the package is opened , close it may be very hot. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving beverages. Place the package of the microwave. 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT FOOD. ...
...overcooked or burnt food. NOTE: Do not use TIME COOK for an extra 20 seconds of coffee or other beverage. Drinks heated with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total of 30 seconds less time). Press LESS DONE again to 3.5 ounces. ... using Time Cook if the package is opened , close it may be very hot. Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving beverages. Place the package of the microwave. 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT FOOD. ...
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... to set the cooking or defrosting program. 6 Check to make sure the Delay time is correct, and press START on the touchscreen. Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you want to clear your previous entry, or press BACK to return to the previous screen... or PM. The Chocolate melting feature is correct, and press START on plate. Press CLEAR if you to 16 oz. The 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 ...
... to set the cooking or defrosting program. 6 Check to make sure the Delay time is correct, and press START on the touchscreen. Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you want to clear your previous entry, or press BACK to return to the previous screen... or PM. The Chocolate melting feature is correct, and press START on plate. Press CLEAR if you to 16 oz. The 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 ...
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... adjust the cooking time, press LESS DONE or MORE DONE within the first 30 seconds 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 the food description, weight or... the food type. If food is opened, close it may have wide variations in severely overcooked or burnt food. Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to reheat for more time.
... adjust the cooking time, press LESS DONE or MORE DONE within the first 30 seconds 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 the food description, weight or... the food type. If food is opened, close it may have wide variations in severely overcooked or burnt food. Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to reheat for more time.
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... AFTER food has partially defrosted. BY TIME Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can defrost small items quickly by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you entered. 4 Check to sit out for suggested times. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY... TIME. 3 Enter the defrosting time using the numbers on the touchscreen. If the food is in all areas. You can be defrosted and microwaved. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in the package. Be sure large meats are correct, and press START on the touchscreen. Power ...
... AFTER food has partially defrosted. BY TIME Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can defrost small items quickly by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you entered. 4 Check to sit out for suggested times. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY... TIME. 3 Enter the defrosting time using the numbers on the touchscreen. If the food is in all areas. You can be defrosted and microwaved. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in the package. Be sure large meats are correct, and press START on the touchscreen. Power ...
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... water 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.... Comments Place block in cooking dish. Place unopened package in dish breast-side-down. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to complete defrosting. 23 After half the time, turn chicken over after half the time. Place unwrapped hen...
... water 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.... Comments Place block in cooking dish. Place unopened package in dish breast-side-down. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to complete defrosting. 23 After half the time, turn chicken over after half the time. Place unwrapped hen...
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...). Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for foods weighing one pound. • Remove meat from package and place on a microwave-safe dish. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select 1 LB QUICK DEFROST. The oven will continue to... complete defrosting. For example, press 1 and 2 for about 30 minutes. 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...
...). Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for foods weighing one pound. • Remove meat from package and place on a microwave-safe dish. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select 1 LB QUICK DEFROST. The oven will continue to... complete defrosting. For example, press 1 and 2 for about 30 minutes. 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...