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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID since el)ell-door operation in harmfltl close ]m)perly exl)osure to mic_x)wa\ e is no damage eHergy. It is iml)ortaHt Hot {_t((! _tl/(1 t]l(' (tOOF ........................
ge.com Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual J? This I//i€IX)W_IVe O17 tested ]'OF OVell lllarille this appliance _; the I/at l//iCl?O_ave l//ic17ovvave _: Do not operate directly --Do StlFlitce whell properly, service l/tile --Do po_,_'r agent using a (',eneml any ot)enh/gs Do not use corro_i_ oven is specifi( ally J? Do not store this appliance outdoor,',. near watel_ ill a wet basement, a swimming pool, similar locations.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. ,\rdng is the i//icr()\v_[ve tel_/l Ior sparks in tile oven. Arcing is caused 1)): i(:: Metal, such _5)Metal or foil touching side of tile oven. i(:: Recycled _: Foil not molded (upturned antennas). edges the to tood as twist-ties, t_ouluT pins, or gold-riuuned dishes, in the u/ierowax e. paper towels containing slnall metal being in tile n/icrowave.
_e.COIB +_SUPERHEATEDWATER bah} {ood ill •\\ oid heating glaxLjal:s, c\ en with tile lid o/E Make sure all intimt/ood Liquids, such as water, coffee ortea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave is thoroughly cooked. Sur /ood to distribme tile heat evenlL Be care]ill scalding when {()rl///lla.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make yo/w smx' all cookware lllicl'ow;t\e OVell Ibr mierowming. used in Most glass casseroles, cooking HleusuriHg cul)s clli)s , arcing t)roduets containing uim or gl;tze with a metallk sheen can be used. Som_ or IMon filaments cool;ware also ignite.
_e.COIB J? "Boilal)le" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic should be slit, pierced _x'nted as directed bv package. bags or burst dm-ing or immediately atier cooking, in il_im T. tolemm con(lid(ms t)artially sut!iected cooking a tight seal. When with containers tightly covered wr_l]), tel/lOve carefllllv with plastic and direct onh o\en, keep or and if char to short periods In longer expos/ires Io o_,_')'(ooking, the ti)od and cookware all(| /i_ce. iglfite.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS "Ellis applian_ e must be grounded. Ill the ev(nt of an elecoical short circlfit, grom/ding red/_ces tile risk of ( lectric providing an _scape wir_ Ibr tile electric cmTl'ent. This >q/l/li_mce is equipped with >t i/ower wire with a gromlding plug.
_e.COIB ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. gecause hazards of potemial sat_'tv under certaiD condidons, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. I towever, Aligniarge i/vou p,o.ss/sLot still eh'(t to use ml adapter, I _ I Jl !1 where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION _r be made 2-prong to a t)rol>erly groml(h'd wi41l receptade The larger slot in the adapter in the _dl receptacle of the power stores.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS _\ shoT'| t)oWeI" Supply cord is provided /i'om becoming Extension entangled cords If an extension to _x'dme in or ufipping o\er die _fisks resulUng a longer mm be used if you are carefld cord. in using diem. cord is used-- _i_The,..,'ked ele.,_i.,1 ,.,t._o*,t,e_,xte._io..,rd ..t,o,,ld ,,e .....................
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About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Featuresof the Oven @ Door Latches, Window with Metal Shield. S(reen ;_dlowscooking while keeping ]//i(170_r_l_,(!S(onfined in the oxen. t() be "_i(!_r(!(t Touch Control Panel Display. DoorLatchRelease. Presslatd_releaseu) opendoor: RemovableTurntable, Turnmbleandsupportmustbeint)la( W]l(fl/ /lSil/g _]1(' o'_en.
iiiiiill!ii ge.com You can microwave by trine, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. @ @ o, .os, [_TO/TIME 0 0 CookingControls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
About changing the power level 'Itle power h'vel m_ly be emered immediately or changed tile tL'_mlre time lot TIME after eme]Jng COOK TIME DEFROSTor EXPRESS COOK. The t)ower mm0m _ le\el mm _lso be (hanged during dine (o/lntdowll. I _AUTO/TIME_ = J/ -_ Press TIME COOKor selelt Emer looking Time Defrost. or deffosdng time. P,ess POWER tEVEt. Sele(t desired t)oweF lexel 1-10. Press START \ bdabh' t)ower h'vels add Jh'xit)ili_. _o microwm looking.
ii_iiiiiiiiiii_!}iii Aboutthe timefeatures, c,,, Time Cook Time CooRI Power level 10 (High) is amomatk change Ym it fi_r more all? sel, bm ?
Aboutthe timefeatures. Cooking Guide for time Cook NOTE,"Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Comments (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to l0 lnin., Med-High (7) In 1½-qt. obl(/ng glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. (frozenspears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 mhl. In 1-qt. casselxlle. (fresh green) llb. 12to Ill 1½-qt. casserole, 1/2 cup wiltel2 (frozen green) 10-oz. package 5 to 9 mhl. Ill 1-qt. casserole, ])lace 2 tablespoons w_tel_ (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 5 to 9 mhl.
ii_iiiiiiiiii{_!iiii ge.com Amount Time Comments lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfin. In 1-(t t. (asserole, Corn (frozen kernel) 2 tal)lesl)OOllS t)la(e water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 nfin. per ear (i (frozen) 1 ear 5 to 7 nlill, 2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 rain. per ear In 2-(it. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. ff corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cu l) water; P,eammge after half of time. Place ill 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Aboutthe timefeatures. Time Defrost 110EFR0sT 5 Allows _m to defi'ost for a selected length of time. See tile Defrosting Guide tot suggested times. (Auto Defrost in the About the auto feature sc(tion.) ('xl)hdncd DEFRDSr AUrO/rIME t,,ri., _ Enter dcflx)sting @ time. Prcss START. Turn f(,od oxer '_r]'(_'_the oxen sig_mls. Prcss START Power Ym level is au_omad(_dlv can deti'os_ h'\ el after erecting (h'/i'osting total tO _tl)l)I'oxil//_ttt'lv l//OYe ]i;eqllelH TURN.
ii_/iiiiiiii{_ Defrosting Guide ge.com Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) ]/2 m:m. 2 to 4 rim1. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen(lib.) Shellfish, smallpieces 8 to ]21_1, 5 to 8 nfin. (! lb,) Plasticpouch- 1 or2 (10-oz.package) P]a(e b]o(k in (asserole. Turn met and break ut) after halt the time. 3 to 7 nfin. Meat Bacon(1 lb.) 3 to 6 nfin. Place mK)pened package in o_en. Iet stand 5 mimnes a/ler de/i'osting. Franks(1/bj 3 to 6 nfin.
Aboutthe timefeatures. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook 1)a(ts (/i'om /or 1 to 6 mimm's 1 to 6) at powerlevel I0. For exm_t)h' , t)r('ss the 2 pad t_)r 2 _filmt('s o/ (ookin_; o/(ooking time. Tile power h'_el (m) t)e (hanged as dine is (omldllg down. Press POWERLEVEL alld _'nter 1-10. Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways," _) It will add 30 seconds to the til_le (:ou_lting down ('ach time the pad is [)resse(t.
ii+iiiii+++++i+ There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. _:i!Remo_(' meat ti'om t)a(kagc and pla(c on mi(ro\+av('sal;v dish. N "IMce (Im+ing deli'ost, TURN signal, meat J? Alier turn or shield defi'osting, the o_en signals the tbod warm TURN. At each over. R('mov(' deli'osted areas with small pieces most meats to (omplete (teli'osting. about 30 minutes. need to stand I +atge roasts shouht of tbil.
Aboutthesensorfeatures. Humidity Sensor Thc Sensor Features detect tilt, incr_ _sing humidity rcl{,_ts('d d/l_ng- th{ cooking coo]_.Jn_ -. TJl(' time to _ztnous Do not use the Sensor o_,{'n _HtOIll_ti( _lll? typ(s and amounts Features ;t(!i//sts of Jood. twice in succes.qon on tile stone Iood portion_it imp? result in scx(rch o_ercookcd or burnt lood. If ff)od is/mdcrcookcd _tJier Ill( cooMng CO[l]ltdo\_n, Time Cook tbr additional rise time.
ii+/ili+++++i+! ge.cola Popoor, To use dw Popcorn f+e_tttlre: l/., ,.s.-.,.o.s,Time Cook (bsstime)(m0retime) Useonlywithprepackaged microwave popcorn weig/lfl_g 3.0to3.5ounces. ::::::"_it the t/a, kage is less thml 3.0 oun(es or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the t)aekage of t)opcorn in the (enter el the mierowm e. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession ':';_ Pr( ss POPCORN. The on the same food portion-it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
Aboutthesensorfeatures. Reheat The Reheat/:rarer( _ooked (lesstime}(moretime) • reheats t_)ods or a plate single s(rvings oflm,_iously ofleflo_vrs. Pla(e (o,e,'ed food in the o, en. Press REHEAT ::::::::::::::::: "[lie OXell starts immediately How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Pr(ss 1 _ticr the fl'amrc pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Pr(ss 9 alier tlw [i aura' pad.
ii+iiiiiiiiii{+!iiii ge.com Sensor Cooking @ 0 @ Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces Jood in die oven. Press tile ibod pad. Place coot'red For '+_'get:ables,])ress tile VEGETABLEpad ()lice [k)r /i'esh vegetables, m,i(e lot/i'ozen times tbr cmmed veg-etables. or dm'e vegetables For chicken or tish, t)ress tile CHICKEN/FISH pad once for chicken or twice/or fish.
About the other features. Help The hints. HELP pad displaT_s t_3ature intormaiion Press HELP,|t1(311select and helpflil _zt_3_mn:e t)_d. Cooking Complete Reminder "[_7remind you that "_ouhme t_od in file oxen, file oxen will displa5 FOOD IS READY and beep on_c _ mimlte m_til you eifller open the oxen door or press CLEAR/OFF, Clock PI't_ss Io e11I(_r t]l(_ IJlIR_ 17_ (ta'_ 171" I17 (]le(k t]l(_ IJllR_ /:7["day while mi( rowaving. p_'_,s_ stosg. I_11i(!r t1111(!oI d_l'5'. Select AM or PM.
ii_iiiiiiiiiii_!iiiiiii/i _e.COl[I Reminder The Reminder f(_amre (an lx used like an alarm (lo(k op( rating. The Reminder time (an 1)( s(t ui) iT) @@@ Press REMINDER. .... yr()_l. Press REMINDER. When Reminder sigl_al o((urs, ..................... t)ress REMINDER to ttzrn it oil The Reminder t]]_(' ]_{_r ])(' (]is])l_l_r('(] ])} ])lX'SSiI/_ REMINDER. NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is seL To clear the Reminder before it occurs, press REMINDER, then O.
About the other features. Child Lock-Out }()/l 1//_1_lock the COlltrol panel /i'om being accidentally "Ib lock or unlock lot _d)out three locked, started the controls, seconds. to {tie l//icl'owa_e t)I'(w('n| or used b_ children. press and hold CLEAR/OFF When an L will be displa}vd the control to the exu:eme t)anel is lJglu. Turntable For best cooking results, h'a\ c the mrntal_h' h can be turned oil (br larg(' dishes. to tt_rn the tur]Habh' on or o1]_ Press on.
ii_iiiiiiiiii{_!iiii Microwave terms. 9e.oo,, Definition Arcing .\r(ing is the 1//i( FoD_r_,(!|(._1:111 {()1_sparks }_: toil thai is not molded in the oxen. Ar(ing |o t_)()(t (upturned edges is a(t like {'tlll(!llll_'tS). 5_ l_e(v(led Covering Coxers hold (ooking paper [ow(_]s comaining in mois|ure, time. Venting Shielding In a regular allow tor more t)lasti( allows exc('ss s|ean/to small meted pie(es. exert heating v,rmp or (o'_ering escape.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An occasional baking soda thorough with _t solution wiping and water keeps the inside oJ flesh. 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 Doer Some spatters others ma} require spatters cloth. on o\'('ll cm_ be remo_x_d with a paper a dmnp with a sud.,,y cloth, Do not use abrasive x_dls. cloth.
ii_iiiiiiiiiii_!iiiii ge.com How to Clean the Outside the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. ! Case Clean the outside Rinse m_d then dry. Wipe die window of the microwm e with a suds} cloth. damp ch)th. (lem_ widl a Control Panel and Door Wipe witl/a cleaning al)_lsives dam t) clodl. [)r_' thoroughly'. sl)r_l_'s, la_\ge mnimnts or shaq) damage it. Some control panel. of soap Do not use and watec ok!iects on the l)m_el--th(\_ t)aper cm_ to
i iiiiiiiii+i iiiiii+ii Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. What ToDo Possible Causes Oven will not start A fuse hi your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. Repk_(e _use or reset circuit breaker. ' Unphlg the microwtlve oxen, then plug it back in. Plug not fully hlserted hlto wall oudet, Door not securely closed.
iiiiiiH _e.com Possible Causes "LOCKED"appears display in Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat What ToDo The conu'ol has been locked. (When die conlrol panelis locked, an L will be displayed.) PI_c._, _md hokt CLEAR/OFF fOV _'t|)o/lt SCCOI/(tS Sensor Reheat is for single servh .lgs of recommended foods. Use Time Cook ti_l: lm:gc _mo/rots of fo()(t. /I]l]o(k tJ/l'_(_ the to (ont]?ol.
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