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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2–6
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
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Convenience Features . . . .13–15
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Other Features . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Features . . . . . . . . . .10–12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .20
Things That Are Normal . . . . .20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Co
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is open since open-door operation can result in harmful part
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold- Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. Foil not molded to food (upt
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave Cookware may become hot because of heat oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass transferred from the heated food. Pot holders casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle the cookware. cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed have metallic trim or glaze with a
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS —Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. WARNING This appliance must be grounded. In the event of If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the it is your personal responsibility and obligation risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire to have it replaced with a properly grounde
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used— The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of 1 the appliance; The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it mu
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows Removable Turntable. Turntable and support cooking to be viewed while keeping must be in place when using the oven. The microwaves confined in t
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About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter Time Cook Amount of cooking time Press number pads TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time POWER LEVEL Power level 0 to HI EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! 8 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About changing the power level. GEAppliances.com The power level may be entered or Rest periods (when the microwave energy changed before entering the time for cycles off) give time for the food to Time Cook. “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to with power level 30—the defrost cycle. 1 select power level 0 to HI. If microwave energy did
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About the time features. Time Cook Allows you to microwave for any time up Defrosting and Cooking to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. You can program the oven to automatically HI power level is automatically set, but you begin Time Cook after defrosting. may change it for more flexibility. Press AUTO DEFROST and select food 1 Change power level if you don’t weight, or press TIME DEFROST and 1 want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL enter defrosting time. repeatedly to select a desired power Press POWER LE
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use HI power level unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package
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About the time features. Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in defrosted in the package. Closed packages the About the convenience features section.) should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage Press TIME DEFROST. 1 containers should be partially uncovered. Enter defrosting time. Family-size, pr
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the convenience features. GEAppliances.com Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using 1 Use only with prepackaged Time Cook if the package is less than microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce 2 package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce packa
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About the convenience features. Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press COOK repeatedly to select food 1 type 1–5. Press START. 2 Cook Guide Food Type Weight Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 1 can Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover (14 to 16 oz.) with lid or vented plastic wrap. 2 Soup 12 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 3 Potatoes 4 potatoes Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the 8 to 10 oz. each turntable
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Auto Defrost There is a handy guide located on the inside Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and front of the oven. fish weighing up to 2.5 pounds. Use Guide Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. Press AUTO DEFROST repeatedly to 1 select 1 to 2.5 pounds. Remove m
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About the other features. Clock Press to enter the time of day. Press CLOCK once to select 12 hour time or twice to select 24 hour time. 1 Enter time of day. 2 Press CLOCK. 3 Pause/Clear In addition to cancelling selections, PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. Press START to restart the oven. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the contro
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Kitchen Timer This pad performs three functions: It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. How to Use as a Minute Timer The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy. Press KITCHEN TIMER. 1 Enter the amount of time you want to count down. 2 Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal. 3 How to Use to Dela
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Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess st
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. GEAppliances.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters wi
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Troubleshooting Tips. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted outlet. into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely. Control panel lighted, Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close
