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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL iNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING A WA '! 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 TOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY 0o NotAttempt to operate this oven wnh tile door open since open-door operation can resuh in hannthl exposure energ to microwave T.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual m Do not mounl this appliance over a sink. m To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: m Do not mount the microwave -- Do not overtook oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. m Do not store anyfl_ing directly on R)p of the microwave oven sml_tce when the microwave oven is in operation.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING ,! m ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave lerm tbr sparks in dm oven. Arcing is caused by: m Metal, such as tsvisHies, m Metal or tbil touching side of the oven. m Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in tl_e microwave. m Foil not molded (upturned antennas). the to tbod poulnv pins or gold-_immed dishes, in d_e microwave.
! SUPERHEATEDWATER Microwaved water andother liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. Theycan actually get superheatedand not bubble at all. Superheatedliquid will bubble up out of the cup when iris moved or when something like a spoon ortea bag isputinto it. Toprevent this from happening andcausing injury,do not heat any liquid for more than2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anythinginto it.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING MICflOWAW-SAFECOOKWAflE Make sure all cookwme used in your microwave oven is suitable tbr microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measming cups, custard cups, potm_ 7 or china dinnerware which does not have metallic him or glaze _qth a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for microwaving.
m "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pie_ved or vented as directed by package. If they me not, plastic could burst dm{ng or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in inju U. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least pmtially uncovered because they f_)nn a tight seal. When cooking _4th containers tighdy cove_>d _4tll plastic wrap, remove covering cmefully and direct smam awW flom hands and t_tce. m Use ft)il only as direcmd in tllis Kuide.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the evenl of an elecnical short ci_cuit, Dounding _educes d_e risk of elecnic shock by providing an escape wi_e tbr d_e elecnic cunenl. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wi_e with a grounding plug. The plug musl be plugged inlo an oullel lha| is properly inslalled and Dounded.
ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will he disconnected infrequently. gecause h_ads of potential s'ateb_ under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, you still ele(I where permitted b Canada) L[ to use an adapter, local codes pennil, a TEMPORARY CONNECTIONmay be made lo a properly prong wall recepta(le Ensure properground TEMPORARY andfirmconnection METHOD beforeuse.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING flom becoming Extension entangled over a longer cords may be used if you are careti_l If an extension in using cord.
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Congratulations! YouAm Now Part of theGEFamily. Welcome to the GE family. We're proud of our quality products mad we are committed to providing dependable sepdce. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Manual and you'll hear it in the tiiendly voices of our custollleI sepdce department. Best of all, you'll experience these values each lime you use your microwave oven. That's important, because your new microwave oven will be part of your t_tmily t_)r many years.
GE& You, A ServicePartnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tefl you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes ? This Owner's Manual can tell you how Safety Information Precautionsto Avoid PossibleExposureto ExcessiveMicrowave Energy.... 2 SafetyPrecautions.......... 2, 3 Arcing ...................... 4 Foods ....................
Aboutthefeaturesof your microwaveoven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model 1100Watts 0 m K2 r-q ]r-q 5C3 E_ 3r-q E3 3E3 rnE _3C) E3E E3E -_() DE _0 C3 3C3 I 0 0 Featuresof the Oven 0 @ 0 0 0 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be _4ewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. ConvenienceGuide. TouchControl PanelandBisplay. Boor Latch Release. Press latch release Removable in place removed Turntable.
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. [ cook/! OEF.OST! TIME ] | [ DEFROST] 0 0 CookingControls | Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
About changing the power level. Tile power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the featme time fbr TIME COOK,rIME DEFROSTor EXPRESSCOOK.The power level m W also be changed dunng time countdown. _] Press TIMECOOKor select _me Defrost Enter cooking or deflosting time. P_>ssPOWERLEVEL _-_ Select desi_ed power level 1-10. _] Press START. D=SPLAV O_/O_F Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking.
About the time features. time Cook 77meCook I Allows you 1o microwm_e and 99 seconds. tbr any lime up to 99 minutes Power level I0 (High)is automatically change il tbr more flexibility. OiS_LAV OWOrF [_ Press TIME COOK. [2] Enter cooking time. sel, but you may | (_hange power level ifyou don'l wm]l thll power, (Press POWERLEVEr.Select a desired power level 1-10.) _] Press START. You may open the door during 77meCooklo check fl_e food. Ck)se fl_e door and press 8TARTto resume cooking.
About the time features. Cooking Guide for 77meCook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (freshspears) l lb. (frozenspears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 rain, Me&High (7) 4 to 7 rain. In 1V=_tt.oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup waler. In 1-
Vegetable Amount Time Comments (frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 min. In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Cornon the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 1 'Ato 4 rain. per ear In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place com. If corn is in husk, use no water; ifcorn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. RemTange after half of time. 1 ear 3 to 6 rain. 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 rain. per ear Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with venmd plastic wrap. Reanange after half of time. 10-oz.
About the time features. time Defrost Allows you to deflost fbr a selected length of tilne. See the Defrosting Guidefbr suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in tim About the auto feature section. ) [7] Press DEFROSTAUTORIMEt_vice. f_ Enter deflosting time. _-_ Press START [] Turn tbod over when the oven signals. [_ Press START Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsor rolls (l p/ece) 1/4 mln. Sweet rolls (approx.12oz.) 2 to 4 rain. Fishand Seafood Fillets,frozen(1 lb.) 6 to 9mln. Shellfish,small pieces (1lb.) 3 to 7 rain. Fruit Plasticpouch--f or2 Comments Reanange after half the dine. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up 'aider half d_e dine. | 1 to 5 rain. (lO-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Franks(1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast.
About the time features. Express Cook Thisis a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes. Pressone of the ExpressCook pads (flom 1 It) 6) tbr 1 to 6 minules of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad tbr 2 minutes of (ooking lime. Tile power level can be changed as lime is coundng do_. Press POItVERLEVEI. and enler 1-10. Add30Seconds Youcan use this feature two ways: m It will add 30 seconds/o lime file pad is pressed.
About the auto feature. Auto Defrost TheAuto/fime Defrost teatm e gives you t>a)waysto defrost flozen foods, Press AUTO/T/MEBEE once for Auto Defrostor twice fbr )TreeDefrost [ Jse Auto Defrost fbr meat, pouh_ T and fish. 1)se _me Defrost tbr most other flozen tbods. | Auto Defrost automatically sets the deflosting times and power levels to give even deflosfing results ibr meats, pouh_ 7 and fish weighing up to six pounds. msP_Avo_or_ Press AUTO/TIMEDEE once.
About the sensor features. Humidity Sensor Tile Sensor Features delect tile increasing humidity released duling cooking. Tile oven automatically ac!jus/s tile cooking time to vmious types and alnounls of t(_od. m Tile proper containers best sensor cooking. and covers are essential fbr m Always use microwave-sate containers and cover them _tll lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic containe_s-they can prevent steam tiom escaping and cause tbod to ove_vook.
Popcorn To use the Popcornteatme: {Jesstime) _-_ Follow package insu-ucfions, using 77meCookifthe package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger dlan 3.5 ounces. Place tile package of popcorn in tile center of tile microwave. [] Press POPCORN. Tile ovenstarts immediately. {moretime) Useonlywith prepackagedmicrowave popcorn weighiag 1 75 to 3,5 ounces, | If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed, SENSORERRORwillappem. Close tile door, press CLEAR/OFFand begin again.
About the sensor features. Reheat The Reheatfeature reheats single servings of previously cooked tbods or a plate of leftovers. [] (lesstime) (moretime) How to Change the []The Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: P_essI after ,,liet}ta!ure pad. Place covered tbod in the oven. Press REHEAT. The oven starts immediately. oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting doom. Do not open do*re.
0,Lx J Potato The Potato tealure [] (Jesstime) How to Changethe AutomaticSettings [] 1/2-2 lbs. of potatoes. ierce skin with fbrk and place potatoes on the tumlable. If cooking thiee or more potatoes, anange (moretime) cooks in a star pattern. | Press POTATO,The oven starts immediately. The oven sig_als when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down. Toreduce time by 10%: Press I after d_eteamre pad. Do not open do*re. Toadd 10%to cooking time: Press 9 after [he teamre pad.
About the other features. Help The HEtPpad displays feature intbnnation and helpful hints. Press HELP,then select a feature pad. EB Clock Press/(;, enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. _i] Press CLOCK. Enmr time of day. SelectAM or PM. Press STARTor CLOCK. SCROLLS_E_ Scroll Speed SCROLLSPEED The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold tim ,RM/P/VIpad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1-5 tbr slow to t_tst scroll speed.
Reminder The Reminder f_ature and can be used can be used like an al;um clock, at any dine, even when file oven is operating. The Reminder time can be se_ up to 24 hours later. Press REMINDER. | Enter the time you want file oven to remind you. (lk_ sure tile microwave clock shows the COITeCI % sc.ett s_Eo time of day.) Select AM or PM. Press REMINDER.%qmn Reminder sig13al occurs, press REMINDERto turn it off. The Reminderdme may be displayed by pressing REMINDER.
About the other features. ® Child Lock-Out You may lock the connol panel to prevent tim microwave flom being accidenlally started or used by children. To lo(k or unlo(k tile controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF fbr aboul three seconds. When tile control panel is locked, LOCKEDwill appear in tile display. Sound Level Tile beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press SOUND LEVEL.Choose 0-3 fbr mute to loud.
Microwave terms. Definition Arcing is the mic)owave term t_)r sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: m metal or fbil touching the side of the oven. m tbil thai is not molded antennas). to tbod (upturned edges act like m metal such as tx_dst-ties,poultry7 pins gold-rimmed | dishes. m recycled pape) towelscontaining small metal pieces. _ve_g Cove)s hold in moistme, allow tbr more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or cove)_ingwith wax pape) allowsexcess steam to escape.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints ()pen the oven door oul the inside. solulion a few minutes An occasional of baking soda after cooking fl_orough and water wiping keeps to air wifl_ a the inside flesh. Unplugthe cordbefore cleaninganypart of this oven. How to Clean the Inside [I_- _ .........., Walls,Floor,Inside Window,Metal andPlasticPartson the Door Some spatters others may require spatters can be removed a damp wifl_ a sudsy cloth, cloth.
I How to Clean the Outside Do notuse cleanerscontainingammoniaor alcoholon the microwaveoven,Ammoniaor alcoholcan damagethe appearanceof the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a suds}, cloth. Rinse and then d U. Wipe the window dean with a damp cloth. | Control PanelandDoor Wipe x_dtha damp cloth. D U thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprws, large alnounts of soap and wamr, abrasives or sharp ol_jec/s on the panel-they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the connol panel.
Before you carl for service... Troubleshooting 77ps Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Ovenwill notstart A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. o Replace tuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. * Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wail outlet. * Make sure the 3-prong plug on tl_e oven is fully insened inlo wall outlel.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do "iOCKEO'appeamin display The control has been locked. (When the control panel is locked an / will be displayed.) =l'ressandholdCiEAR/OFF t_)r about three seconds to unlock lhe conwol. "SENSOR ERROR" appears in display During Popcorn,Reheat, Beverage,Chicken/Fish, Potato,or Vegetable program, the door was opened before steam could be detected. . Close lhe door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again. Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time.
Before you call for service... Things ThatAm Normal With YourMicrowave Oven m Steam or vapor escaping fiom around tile door. m IJght reflection around door or outer case. m Dimming oven lig]lt and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. m Dull thumping m TV/radio sound while oven is operating. intefierence might be no6ced while using the microwave. Similar to the inmfierence caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave.
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GEMicrowave Oven Warranty technician. service, call 800-GE-CARES. fi warranty For service provided by an authorized Customer Care® _ For The Period Of" GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the originalpurchase Any part of the microwave oven which tails clue to a del(ct in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE _ll also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home sevvice to replace the defective part.
Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswerCenter® 800.828.2000 The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In-HomeRepairService800-CE-CARES (800-M2-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away, SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000 TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, tiee of chmge, a brochure to assist in planning tiee kitchen tor persons with limited mobility.
