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GEAppliances.com MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.) Follow these guidelines: • Usefoil only as directed in this manual. When using foil in the microwave oven, [] Use microwave-safe plastics only and keepthe foil at least 1" away from the sides use of the oven. them in strict compliance with the • Plasticcookware-Plastic cookware cookware manufacturer's recommendations. designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even [] Donot microwaveempty containers. microwave-saf
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under • Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. certain conditions (seeAutomatic Fan Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye- feature). Take care to prevent the starting and based oven cleaners, may damage the filters. spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. When preparing flaming foods under the • Cleanthe underside of the microwave often. microwave, t
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About the features of your oven. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. | | O© Features of the Oven Removable Turntable. Do not O Door Handle. 0 operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and O Door Latches. turntable support seated and in place. O indow with Metal Shield. Screen Removable Turntable Support. Do allows cooking to be viewed while 0 not operate the oven in the keeping microwaves confined in microwave mode without
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About the features of your oven. Power Saver (Energy Saver) Feature (on some models) Your GEmicrowave has an Power Saver(EnergySaver)feature. Many electronic appliances, including Microwaves, consume electric power while they are switched off or in a standby mode. Eliminating standby power can reduce your operating costs. ToACTIVATE the Power Saver(EnergySaver)Feature-- Pressthe Power Saver button on the unit, and the unit will turn off. (Note: If utilizing this feature, the clock will not be di
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About the cooking features of your microwave oven. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model e so--o 7 8 9 Cancel} Off Cooking Controls Check the ConvenienceGuide beforeyou begin. O Time Features Press Enter COOK Amount of cooking time DEFROST Time,Weight or lib Quick Defrost SETTINGS TIMER POWERLEVEL Power level 1 to 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! Pressnumber pads (1-6) O Convenience Features Press Enter POPCORN
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About the time features. Time Cook Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 20[HIGH) is automatically set,but you may change it for more flexibility. M PressTIMECOOK. If- oo o 1 []Enter cooking time. 8 9 [] PressSTARTor change power level. [] PressSTARTif power setting is chosen. 0 You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Closethe door and press STARTto resume cooking. I Pause Start ] Express Cook Thisis a quick way to set cooking time fo
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About the time features. Time Defrost I Defrost 1 Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Time Defrost and 1 Ib Quick Defrost explained in the About the convenience features section.) [] Press DEFROST twice. [] Enter defrosting time. 7 8 9 [] Press START. [] Turn the food over after half the time. 0 At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces Pause Start ] for more even defrosting. Shielda
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About the time features. Defrosting Guide FOOD TIME COMMENTS Bread, Cakes Bread, buns, or rolls (1piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time Fish and Seafood Fillets, Frozen (1 Ib) 6 to 9 min. Fruit Plastic Pouch - 2 or2 i to 5 min. (10-oz package) Meot Bacon (1 Ib) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks (i Ib) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwavejust until franks can be separated. Let s
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About the convenience features. Defrosting Tips • Remove meat from package and place Defrost ] on microwave-safe dish. • When the oven signals, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil. • After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 7 8 9 minutes. Conversion Guide 0 If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted Pause Start ] to tenths (.1) of
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About the MyPlate.qov (MyPyramid) Feature. PlyPlate.gov (PlyPyramid) Feature Allowsyou to microwave healthy food choices by servings or with sensor. B PressMyPlate.gov (MyPyramid)pad. [] Enterthe food type. SeeCooking Guide for MyPlate.gov(MyPyramid)below for codes or check the display for food types. [] Enterthe amount as prompted for non- 7 8 9 sensor food selections. NOTEFORSENSORCOOKING:for 0 best results do not open the door while cooking. [] PressSTART. For non-sensor foods, you may open t
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About the sensor microwave features. [ 1 Family Snacks First Choice Second Choice UsetheFamilySnacks featureto cookfroma 1 - Burrito 1 to 3 varietyof pre-programmedfamilysnackitems. [] PresstheFamilySnacksbutton. 2 - Chicken Nuggets 1 to 2 servings 3 - Oatmeal i to 4 packets [] Enterthe numberpad to selectoneof theeight snackoptions. 4 - Instant Macaroni and Cheese i to 2 servings [] Enter an amount for the snack selected. 5 - Canned Pasta i to 2 cans [] PressSTART/PAUSE to start cooking. 6 - Ho
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About the sensor microwave feature. Steam 1 Steam First Choice Second Choice UsetheSteam featureto steamcertainpre- programmedfoods. Forbestperformance,please 1 - Rice 1 - 1 cup white, usea NordicWareRiceCooker/Steamer Bowl. 2 - i cup brown [] PresstheSteambutton. 2 - Asparagus 1 to 2 cups 3 - Broccoli 1 to 2 cups [] Selectthefoodyouwishto steam. [] Placesteamer bowl with water, salt (if /4 - Brussel Sprouts 1 to 2 cups necessary),and food in the microwave 5 - Carrots 1 to 2 cups with the steam
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About the sensor microwave features. Popcorn 1 Popcorn Iffood is undercooked afterthe countdown,use To use the Popcorn feature: TimeCookfor additionalcookingtime. [] Follow package instructions, using Cook if the package is lessthan 1.0ounces or Use only with prepackaged microwave larger than 3.5 ounces. Placethe popcorn weighing 1.0 to 3.5 ounces. package of popcorn in the center of the NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in turntable. succession on the same food portion--it [] PressthePOPCORN
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About the sensor microwave feature. Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to Covered various types and amounts of food. Do not usethe Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time. The proper containe
