www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions ......... Operating Instructions Auto Feature .............. © 2-11 ,/]+:>'60 2l Care and (:leaning ....... 30, 31 Changing the Power I,evel .... 14 Convenience Features .... 21-23 Features of Your Microwave Oven ........ Microwave Terms ........... Other Features .......... Sensor Features ......... Tim e Fea tures .......... 12, 13 29 26-28 99-95 15-20 • , , .._c 2, 33 Troubleshooting Tips. Things That Are Normal _ith Your Microwaxe Oxen . . .
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON. READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! For your safe_ 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. PRECAUtiONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY • Do NotAttempt to operat(' • Do Not Operate the oven this o\en with the door open is damaged.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. • This microwa\ at)proved e oxen is not or tested • Do not mount a sink. tor marine tile microwa\ or (()()king top Ot sur/itce tile e oxen - Do not overcook OVel/ this appliance power if it cord or plug, if it is not working properly has been or dropped. damaged • Do not (over or t/lock on tile applian( Carefllllv paper c(mfl)ustible m:e placed inside wire twist-ties handles is in open_don.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON. READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING'! If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. AlXil/g is t]le inicrowave tel_n • Metal, su(]l ;-istwist-ties, lot sp_lrks ill the ()\el/. Arcing t)ollltr}! pins or gold-rimlned is caused dishes, b\: • Meted or/oil touching side of the O_'l/. • Foil not molded (utltlu;ned the • Recycled paper contailfing being to tood edges ill the lnicrow_l_,. towels slnall metal pieces used ill the microwm e.
• SUPERHEATEDWATER • A_oid h(,ating bab} tood in glass jars, even with the lid otE Make sure M1 intimt t_)od Liquids, such as water, coffee ortea are able to be is thoroughly cooked. Stir tbod to distribute the heat overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be ev(,nlv. Be carl,fill boiling. Visible bubbling or to pro\ (,nt boiling when the container is scalding when t()l?liltll}t+ The wanning removed from the microwave tcel cooler oven is not always presenL THIS COULD RESULT I
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON. READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING. © A WARNING! MICROWA VE-SAFE COOKWARE Make VOtlF sure all eook_lre lIli€l;OW_lve OVell {or mictx)wa_ng. (asseroles, cooking llleas/llJl/g CtlllS , used in is StlJtable • Do not use recyded t)roducts. towels, dishes, t)_ll)eF (_lll /le(ks whi(h may cause custard cups, H_II)klHs sheell be avoided, be tlse(t.
• "Boil;d)le" cooking pouches andtightlydosed plasti( bags should beslit,t)ierced or vented asdire(ted t)v t)a(kage. bur_{ during immedi_m'lv _tler (()()king, in cookware cooking is very useflfl, shotfld be used but or tolerant of o\ ercooking (onditions illj/lrV. (el'}l)//i( t)ar6ally unco_vred to short cooking a tight because seal. When with containers lightly eo_ered with t)las6c wrap, relnove €o\'erillg earefilllv and direct steam myra {i'om hands so/ien iil21V periods of I
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON. READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This applian(e shot{ (ircuit, pro'_iding must be grounded. grounding In the e'_em of an cle(irk;d the risk of el(x oJc shock an escal)e _$'i1?(? for the ele(uJc This applian(e is equipped wire widl a ,gromlding" omlet reduces that is prol)erl Consult a qualified gromlding _,Sth a pOW(!F (ord plug.
ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. t_,(mausc ot t)otcntial sa/ety hazards undcr i ('train conditions, fAdapter plugsnot permiited ieCaeada) we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON. READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short pow('F supply ti'om becoming Extension cord is provided entm_gled dw lJsks resulting over a longer cord. cords may be used if you are carefifi in using d_em.
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About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model 1100Watts __,1 m 0 Featuresof the Oven o DoorLatches, WindowwithMetelShield. S(reen_d]ows(ookingtobe whi](! keeping I//i(FOW_I'_(_S ( Oll[]n(?d ill the "_i(!w(!d @ 0 0 o'_en. Convenience Guide. TouchControlPanelandDisplay. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to at)el J,door. Removable Turntable. Turntable and tsupport in t)la(e _r]_(_]l using the o'_en.
Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. [ TIME I [_ r AUTO/TIME DEFROST 1 0 0 Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
About changing the power level. "Itle power level mm be entered immediately after entering or changed the ti:ature time ti)r TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK.The 1)o,,ver level may Mso l)e dlmlged I-q lZI G [] [] [] [] [] dining Press TIMECDOKor Enter cooking til_w.'(o/lntdown. select 77me Defrost. or deli'osting time. PressPOWER rEVEl. Select desired X_uJable power The levels add flexibilhv power be compared power level 1-10. START Press cookillg.
Aboutthetimefeatures. time Cook TimeCookI :_llowsvoH toIIli(l?()'_r_l_V(_ ]['OlY allX, 'time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10(High) is automatk change G it tor more [] Press ] Enter (ooking time. ] (_h_tll_.e le_ _sE [] ;d]y set, but you m_v fle×il>ility. TIMECOOK t)oweF el it, o11 dollar w_ll/t _ H11 power. (Press POWERLEVEL Select a desired power lexel 1-10.) Press START You may open the food.
Aboutthetimefeatures. Cooking Guide for -time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Comments l lb. 5 to 8 mhl., Med-High (7) In 1V_.,-qt.oblong dish, ])]a(e ] ,/4 lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nfin. In l-qt. (assero]e. (fresh green) llb. lOto In 1F>qt. cassero]e, 1/2 cup willeE (frozen green) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin. In 1-qt. cassero]e, ])]ace 2 tab]esl)oons W;lteL (frozen lima) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin. In 1-qt.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments (frozenkernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, l)la(e 2 tat)lesl)oons water: Cornon thecob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 1¼ to 4 mill. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cut) xs_tter. Rearrange alier half of time. Corn per (frozen) eat" 1 ear 3 to 6 mill. 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 mill. per eat" Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plasti( wrap.
Aboutthetimefeatures. Time Defrost Allows you to deJi'ost I()r a selected the Defrosting Guide tbr suggested e×plained G _SE length in the About the auto feature section.) [] Press DEFROSTAUTO/TIME twitt'. ] Enter (teJir)sting [] Press START ] Turn {oDd o\er [] Press START Power of time. See (Auto Defrost times. time. _,,l/en tilt' o\en h'\ el is auton/atically changed.
Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (I piece_ Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 1/4 mln. 2 to 4 mhl. Rearrange Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (I lb.) Shellfish, smafl pieces (I lb.) 6 to 9 rain. 3 to 7 mln. Fruit Plastic pouch--1 or2 (lO-oz. package) at_('r hal/the time. P]a(e blo(k in (assero]e. Turn over mid break ut) alter hal{' the time. 1 to 5 rain. Meat Bacon (I lb.) 2 to 5 mhl. Place m/otiened package in o_en. I,et stand 5 mimues after (le/i'osting.
Aboutthetimefeatures. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one oI the Express Cook pads (from for 1 to 6 mimlws exmnple, 1 to 6) of (()()king at powerlevel press the 2t)_d tar 2 n/inures I0. For of (ooking lime. "[]1(! p()Vq(_]:lexel (an be (hanged as dine is c(mnting dov_rl/. Press POWERLEVEL and enter l-10. Add 30 Seconds Youcan use this feature two ways, • II will add 30 seconds to the time (x)m_ting dowI/ ca(h dmc the t);1(t is pressed.
Abouttheautofeature. Auto Defrost The Auto/'7_meDefrostfeature g_es you t_vo wa_s to defl:ost fl'oz(_n foods. Press AUTORIMEDEE on(e for Auto Defrost or t_%ri( (_ fO]7 time Defrost. Llse Auto DefrostR)r mere, poulu 7 and fish. Use Time Defrost tbr most adler frozen tbods. Auto Defrostautomaticallv ])()_r('_" t() ]('_']S g_(' t)oulUT and/ish G ('_f('ll weighing s('ts the (h'Ji:osthlg times and de[}'osting r('stllts [()17 llleals, u l) to .six t)om/(ts. [] Press AUTO/TIME DEF.on( e.
Aboutthesensorfeatures. Humidity Sensor Tb(, Sensor Features d(,t(,(.t th(, in(r('asing releascd the cooking Do not/lSe cooking. dlll'ing time to \'mious the SellsOF humidity The ov_.'n mltolnatiually ;-1(!justs t_])es and amomlts ]?eatllres twice ill of tbod. s/ICCession on the same tbod portion--it ram,, result in s('_erely o\ercooked or t)umt ]ood. If tbod is mldercooked alter tile (om/tdown, cooking use ]Tree Cook tbr additional time. • The ])roper best sensor container.,, and co\er
Popcorn "[b use d_e Popcorn t_,mre: ] (lesst#7_ (meretin_) Follow lYa(kage illst] u( tions, ltSillg Time Cook it tlle pa(kage is less dlm_ ].75 om_(es or lm:ger dlm_ 3.5 OHll(es. Pl_l(e (el/ter of the tft(! t)_l('ka_e ]l/i( of t)ot)(orl/ill |lie row;4xe. Use only witk prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.S eunces. Press POPCORN. The oven ] wllile POPCORNis displayed, NOTE: Do not use It%ou open this feature twice in succession on the SENSOR ERROR will appear.
Aboutthesensorfeatures. Reheat []le Reheatte;mn:e rehe;_t_ ._m_,le s( r_mgs ot prex_ouslv (ooked (lesstime) or a plate o£ lefloxers. ] Place (oxered tood in the oxen. Press REHEAT "[]w oxen starts immediately. ] "[lie oven si_,nlals when stemn is sensed and the time remaining begins ((mining dowll. (morefime_ How to Change the toods Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Do Prtss I after d3efi'aan-c pad. (t(mn. It die door immediately.
Sensor Cooking Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces [] [] ] Plgt(e Sensorcookinggivss you aasy, automatic results with a variety of toods(s88 th8 CookingGuida below). f()o(] (o'_ered 11/ the I)ress o'_el/. [fte f()o(J p_l(t. For xegetables, 1)ress the VEGETABLEpad on(e Jor J_'esh _.t'getables, |_'i(e three times ibr cmmed tk)r ti'ozeH vegetables vegetables. fish, press the CHICKEN/FISHp_Id or For chicken or once ibr chk ken pieces or twice Jor fish.
About the other features. Help "[31e HELP1)ad disl)la'_s feature hires. Press HELP,then sele(t ill[i)l_nation a feature mid helptul pad. Clock Press to enter the time of (t+_vor to check the time of (t_ly while microw_lving. [] Press CLOCK. ] Enter ] Select ,\M or PM. [] Press STARTor CLOCK. time of(/a_. _U_E Scroll Speed "[lie s(roll sl)eed ot die (tist)la) (an and hold the AM/PMI)_d the display. Sele(t 1)e (hange(t.
Reminder The Reminder ILarm'( can b( used lik( and can be us(d at any time, cx(n _hen op( )_til)g. The hours lat_ _: O3 [] [] the (we]) is Reminder time can be set u]) to 24 Press REMINDER. Ell[(?17 (}_e [] [] an alm_z) clock, ill(' Slll'(_ till/(? the _'()/I W+ll/t ll/i(_l_()_r_t'_'(' t]l(! Clock o'_(!11 to S]I()WS 17(?H/il/d the _vr()[]. (_()l_l_(_Ct tim(! at (ta'_) Sele(t AM or PM. Press REMINDER. When Remhlder signed occurs, press REMINDER to turn it ot_'.
About the other features. ® ChildLock-Out _()tl l//_ _ lo(k thc (ontYol 1)Y_f_(!llt l)_I11(_l |0 ]//i(];()_r_}+_,(! {l'Olll being 1)v (hildren. a(cidentally thc started or used _[_)lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFFIor al)out tl/_:e(? s(_(onds. When th(! (ontrol panel SOUND I is lo( ked, LOCKED will appear in the dist)la _ Sound Level Press SOUND The beeper sound level (m_ l)e a(!iusted. LEVEL.(]h(/(/se ()-_) tot m t_ ill l(>ud.
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing caused is the microwave by: • metal • Ibil th;u is not molded hold paper in moisture, In a regular prevent ot/k)il to shield Standing Time Whell which voH cook are allowed Venting thin would with to stand shield and reduce with w_e< paper l'e_lllal7 to _11/(tlegs on sH('h as Foasts or to set. Standing cooking. Note on a cooling rack. a dish with plastic ti)ods parts.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An o((_lsiona] thorough wil)ing _ith of 1)_lking so(t_l m_d _ltt'r keeps a solution the inside ti'csh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls,Floor,Inside Window,Metal andPlasticPartson the Door Some spatter.,, can be rein(wed od_ers may require a damp witl_ a 1)aper towel, cloth. I/('move greas} si)atter_, wid_ a suds} clod_, dlen lJnse with a dmnp cloth.
How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside Rinse and then damlt cloth. of the microwm e with a suds`+' cloth. dry. Witte the window clean with a Control Panel and Door Wipe with a dmn l) cloth. clemfing Slim}% large altt_lsives or shin t) ot)jects damage cont 1701 it. S()me paper Dry thoroughl}.
Before you call for service... TrOubleshooting -tips Save time and money] Review the charts on the following ages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Ovenwill not start A fuse hi your home may be blown or the circnit breaker tripped. • Replace fl_se or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. • Unplug tl_e microwave oxen, then plug it back in. Plug not fully hlserted hlto wall oudet.
Problem Possible Causes "LOCKED" appears in display The conwol has been locked. (When file conwol panel is locked be displayed.) "SENSOR ERROR" appears in display all L will Durh N Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, Chicken/Fish, Potato or Vegetable What To Do • t'rcss and hold CLEAR/OFF for about tbrcc sc(onds to unlo(k tbc control. • Close the (tool; t)ress CLEAR/OFFmld begin _,_,_,in. program, the door was opened before sltemn could be detected.
Before you call for service... Things ThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven • Swam or _t)()r escaping {i'om arom_d the (too1". • I Jg]lt reflection around • Dimming h'v('ls other door or ()liter case. ov('n light and change in the blo_er solmd at poweF dlan high. • Dull thumping solmd while o\'cn is ()perating. • TV/radio imertbtx'nce might be noticed while using ihe lnicm_'avc.
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