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Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-10 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 31, 32 Changing the Power Level . . . .16 Convenience Features . . . . .23-26 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12-15 Microwave Terms 30 Other Features 27-29 Time Features 17-22 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .33, 34 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . . . .34 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual WES1130 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. DE68-03426B 49-40567 06-07 JR
Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-10 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 31, 32 Changing the Power Level . . . .16 Convenience Features . . . . .23-26 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12-15 Microwave Terms 30 Other Features 27-29 Time Features 17-22 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .33, 34 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . . . .34 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual WES1130 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. DE68-03426B 49-40567 06-07 JR
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...tamper with to Avoid Possible Exposure to place the front I The Oven Should Not be surface of the 2 Instructions section on sealing surfaces. Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire... in this appliance precautions in the Precautions only in normal usage. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to microwave energy. I Install or locate this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified ...
...tamper with to Avoid Possible Exposure to place the front I The Oven Should Not be surface of the 2 Instructions section on sealing surfaces. Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire... in this appliance precautions in the Precautions only in normal usage. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to microwave energy. I Install or locate this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified ...
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...is not working properly, or if it is not intended for examination, repair or adjustment. I GE does not support any portion of table or counter. - I Do not mount the microwave oven over edge of a heating or cooking appliance. I Do not operate this appliance if it has ... for laboratory or industrial use. oven cavity: I Do not store this appliance outdoors. This microwave oven is desired, then this appliance should be serviced only by children. I Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for...
...is not working properly, or if it is not intended for examination, repair or adjustment. I GE does not support any portion of table or counter. - I Do not mount the microwave oven over edge of a heating or cooking appliance. I Do not operate this appliance if it has ... for laboratory or industrial use. oven cavity: I Do not store this appliance outdoors. This microwave oven is desired, then this appliance should be serviced only by children. I Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for...
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...during cooking. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ARCING If you use of the oven. I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in this microwave oven. FOODS I Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Such use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars-are able to explode and... a minute or two may cause damage to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. I Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-...
...during cooking. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ARCING If you use of the oven. I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in this microwave oven. FOODS I Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Such use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars-are able to explode and... a minute or two may cause damage to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. I Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-...
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.... I Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Cooking to prevent scalding when warming formula. After heating, allow the container to persons: - Be careful to these temperatures usually... through heating it. - The container may feel cooler than the formula really is not always present. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com I Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is...
.... I Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Cooking to prevent scalding when warming formula. After heating, allow the container to persons: - Be careful to these temperatures usually... through heating it. - The container may feel cooler than the formula really is not always present. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com I Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is...
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...If you are not sure if a dish is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of metal embedded in microwave ovens. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may... escape. Safety Information Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Some cookware is microwave-safe. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving." Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 6 If the dish remains cool and only...
...If you are not sure if a dish is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of metal embedded in microwave ovens. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may... escape. Safety Information Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Some cookware is microwave-safe. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving." Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 6 If the dish remains cool and only...
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... wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of the oven. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 If they form a tight seal. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic ...Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. remove the top foil cover and return the tray to short periods of overcooking conditions as directed by package. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com I "Boilable" cooking pouches...
... wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of the oven. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 If they form a tight seal. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic ...Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. remove the top foil cover and return the tray to short periods of overcooking conditions as directed by package. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com I "Boilable" cooking pouches...
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...it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; 3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If an extension cord is provided to reduce the risks ...resulting from becoming entangled in using them. Safety Information Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. If you are careful in or tripping over unintentionally. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A...
...it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; 3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If an extension cord is provided to reduce the risks ...resulting from becoming entangled in using them. Safety Information Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. If you are careful in or tripping over unintentionally. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A...
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your microwave oven. Safety Information Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1100 Watts 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your microwave oven. Safety Information Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1100 Watts 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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Door Latch Release. Removable Turntable. Press latch release to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Screen allows cooking to open door. Window with Metal Shield. The turntable may be in the oven. Touch Control Panel Display. Turntable and support must be removed for cleaning. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Convenience Guide. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com Features of the microwave oven. 13 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
Door Latch Release. Removable Turntable. Press latch release to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Screen allows cooking to open door. Window with Metal Shield. The turntable may be in the oven. Touch Control Panel Display. Turntable and support must be removed for cleaning. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Convenience Guide. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com Features of the microwave oven. 13 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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Time Features Convenience Features Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Safety Information About the features of your model. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your microwave oven.
Time Features Convenience Features Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Safety Information About the features of your model. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your microwave oven.
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... power level may have a tendency to the inside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Most cooking will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes. Variable ...power levels add flexibility to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level 7 is shown with power level 3-the defrost...
... power level may have a tendency to the inside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Most cooking will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes. Variable ...power levels add flexibility to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level 7 is shown with power level 3-the defrost...
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Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. You may change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power.... (Press POWER LEVEL. Close the door and press START/PAUSE to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power ...
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. You may change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power.... (Press POWER LEVEL. Close the door and press START/PAUSE to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power ...
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...oven is automatically set at High power. Defrosting Tips I Foods frozen in paper or plastic can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. power level 10 cuts the total time to the microwave... can be defrosted in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. 20 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Time Defrost Allows you to a microwave-safe dish. A dull thumping noise may be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. I When defrosted, food should be heard...
...oven is automatically set at High power. Defrosting Tips I Foods frozen in paper or plastic can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. power level 10 cuts the total time to the microwave... can be defrosted in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. 20 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Time Defrost Allows you to a microwave-safe dish. A dull thumping noise may be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. I When defrosted, food should be heard...
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... complete defrosting. Turn over . Place wrapped chicken in dish. Let stand 1-2 hours in oven. After half the time, unwrap and turn breast-side-up (21⁄2 to 3... (4 to 6 lbs.) 14 to 8 min. Defrost for second half of time. Safety Information ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1...rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to complete defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Place unwrapped breast in casserole. After half of time...
... complete defrosting. Turn over . Place wrapped chicken in dish. Let stand 1-2 hours in oven. After half the time, unwrap and turn breast-side-up (21⁄2 to 3... (4 to 6 lbs.) 14 to 8 min. Defrost for second half of time. Safety Information ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1...rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to complete defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Place unwrapped breast in casserole. After half of time...
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...using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn you can add or subtract 20 seconds to 3.5 ounces. beverage, twice for a... 4 oz. To subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. ge.com (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to the automatic popping time. Drinks heated with care. Beverage To use ...
...using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn you can add or subtract 20 seconds to 3.5 ounces. beverage, twice for a... 4 oz. To subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. ge.com (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to the automatic popping time. Drinks heated with care. Beverage To use ...
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... Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. 5 Bacon 2 to 10 oz. 6 Pizza 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com Cook... The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for microwaving.
... Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. 5 Bacon 2 to 10 oz. 6 Pizza 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com Cook... The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for microwaving.
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... the convenience features. I After defrosting, most other frozen foods. Conversion Guide If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave- Guide safe dish. Use Time Defrost for most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. There is stated in Ounces 1-2 ...Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to give even defrosting results for meat, poultry and fish. I Twice during defrost, the oven signals "turn the food over. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to tenths (.1) of a pound) .1 .2 .3 .4...
... the convenience features. I After defrosting, most other frozen foods. Conversion Guide If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave- Guide safe dish. Use Time Defrost for most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. There is stated in Ounces 1-2 ...Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to give even defrosting results for meat, poultry and fish. I Twice during defrost, the oven signals "turn the food over. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to tenths (.1) of a pound) .1 .2 .3 .4...
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...to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 ge.com Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once... a minute until you want the oven to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day.) 3 Select your desired ...
...to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 ge.com Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once... a minute until you want the oven to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day.) 3 Select your desired ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions About the other features. START/PAUSE In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. When the control panel is locked, LOC will be displayed. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.
Safety Information Operating Instructions About the other features. START/PAUSE In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. When the control panel is locked, LOC will be displayed. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.