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Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
WES1384SMSS
Convenience Features . . . . .14–16
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9–13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .20
Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .
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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 parti
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEAR 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 (upturned edges act
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure to use suitable cookware during Cookware may become hot because of heat microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking transferred from the heated food. Pot holders dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or may be needed to handle the cookware. china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed or glaze with a metallic sheen can
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com BROWNER SAFETY Any non-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when Use of the browner shelf: browning in the oven. Place the dish directly on – Remove the shelf from the oven when not the shelf. in use. The oven and door will get hot when browning. – Use pot holders or oven mitts when handling Cookware will become hot when browning. the shelf. It may be hot. Pot holders or oven mitts will be needed to –
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY Align large prongs/slots CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall recept
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping Removable Turntable Support. The turntable microwa
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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. Press Enter Option TIME COOK Amount of cooking time more/less time Turn dial DEFROST Press once Food weight Press twice Amount of defrosting time POWER LEVEL Power level 0–HI EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! TOP BROWN Amount of browning time more/less time POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or 1.75 oz. Press once, twice or
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About changing the power level. ge.com The power level may be entered or Rest periods (when the microwave changed before entering the time for energy cycles off) give time for the food Time Cook. to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select 1 with power level 30—the defrost cycle. power level 0 to HI. If microwave energy did not cycle
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About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use HI power level unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. (frozen lima)
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Defrosting Tips Time Defrost Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be Allows you to defrost for a selected length defrosted in the package. Closed packages of time. See the Defrosting Guide for should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage the About the convenience features section.) containers should be partially uncovered.
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About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 30 seconds. The oven will start immediately. It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. More Time/Less Time Press MORE or LESS during the time Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to countdown. the cooking time each time the button is pressed. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time the button is pressed. Top Brown The microwave oven features a heating
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Sequence Programming Time Cook and Browning The oven allows you to automatically begin microwave cooking after defrosting, or Press POWER LEVEL. Change the power 1 automatically begin browning after level if you don’t want full power. (Press microwave cooking. POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired power level.) Defrost and Time Cook Turn the dial to enter the cooking time. 2 Select either Auto Defrost or
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About the convenience features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Follow package instructions, using 1 Time Cook if the package is less than If you find that the brand of popcorn you 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. use underpops or overcooks consistently, Place the package of popcorn in the you can add or subtract 10 seconds to the center of the microwave. automatic popping time. Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ou
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Auto Cook To add time during countdown: The Auto Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of of foods. cooking time each time the button is pressed. Press AUTO COOK. 1 To subtract time during countdown: Turn the dial to enter food selection 2 Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). of cooking time each ti
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About the convenience features. Auto Defrost There is a handy guide located on the inside The Defrost feature gives you two ways to front of the oven. defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST once Guide for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish weighing up to 6.5 pounds. Use 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 Remove meat fro
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Pause/Clear without opening the door or clearing the In addition to cancelling selections, display. Press START to restart the oven. PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave oven from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds. When the control panel i
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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. ge.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, Browner Element and Reflector, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Rem
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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 •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted wall outlet. into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely. Control panel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. •Open the door and c
