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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. ^.. WARNING- For your safety, the information inthis manual must befollowed tominimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
g_com WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press Arcing Arcing is the inicrowa;'e is caused by: CLEAR/OFF and correct tei-/n fl)r sparks in the oven. the problem. • Foil not molded to fi)od (upturned edges act like antemms), • The metal shelf installed the microwave wall. • Metal or fi)il touching incorrectly the side so it touches of the oven. • Met;fl, such as twist-ties, poultI w pins rimmed dishes, in tile microwave.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure to use suitable cookware iilicrowave glass cooking. dishes, measuring china dim_erware Most during casseroles, • cooking cups, custard cups, potmry or which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable tot microwaving.
ge.com GRILLING, CONVECTION & COMBINATION SAFETY • Use tile black con;ection in tile nletal tray when or coi/lbination orilling Use cooking, SaIlle wa} yotl would use a shallow tile baking pan or baking tray.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. ,i__ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential sati_w ha/m'ds under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. Howevex; if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be inade to a propedy grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the tlse of a UI, listed adapter which is a\;filable at most local hardw
About the features of youroven. gecom Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000Watts 0 \ Featuresof the Oven Door Latches 0 Window with Metal Shield Screen alh)ws cooking to be ;iewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. @ Control Panel and Display Glass Turntable Center the tray on the turntable stq)port when using the microwave ti_atm'es. Place food or microwave-sate cookware directly on the glass turntable.
About the features of youroven. You can microwave by time, or with the convenience features, or cook using the grilling features. CONVECTION COMBiNATiON EXFRESS COOK 1-6 @GG® @@®@ @ @ Cooking Controls o o Micrewave Cooking Time and Auto Feature Press Enterand press START Option TIME COOK DEFROST Pressonceto AUTO Presstwiceto TIME Amountof cookingtime more/lesstime POWER/TEMP Powerlevel1-10 EXPRESS COOK Startsimmediately! REHEAT Foodtype,servingsize POPCORN 3.5oz.or 3 oz.
Usingthe microwave features, Make sure the turntable turntable are in place • food Place directly VO/II" • support and glass when micrewaving. or microwavable oil the glass container turntable to cook f0od, Center tile turntable • gecem Make glass turntable on tile support. sure that cookware is suitable fin.
About the time and auto microwave features. Time Cook Time Cook I J_dlows roll Time Cook II 1o microwaxe for _111_ tiille up to 99 minutes. Power level I0 (High) is autonmticall] set, but you ma] change it fin" more flexibility: 03GG []Press _'_ Enter m @ the TIMECOOKbutton. cooking I.ets you change dining cooking. _ Enter m Chano-e the power lexel if you don't want fifll powe_: (Press POWERLEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-10.
ge.com Cooking Guide for Microwave Time Cook NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. In 1½-
About the time and auto microwave features. time Defrost Time Defrost to defrost Use length of time. _r_ Press _'_ Enter tile the _€'] Press the defl'osfing. D fin" a selected DEFROSTbutton defl'osting twice, time, START/PAUSEbutton to start Turn tile todd oxer TURN FOOD OVER. if tile oxen signals A dull thumping noise may be heard dm_ing defrosting. This is nomml when oven is not operating at High poweI; Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving.
ge.com Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, bans orrolls (I piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) ! rain. 3 to 5 rain. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (I lb.) Shellfish, smallpieces 6 to 8 rain. (I lb.) 5 to 7 rain. Place Mock in casserole. Place tmopened Turn o'_er and break up m'ter half the time. Fruit Plastic poach--1 (10-oz. package) or2 3 to 6 rain. Meat Bacon (I lb.) Franks(I lb.) Groundmeat (I lb.
About the conveniencemicrowave features. Popcorn Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving. Useonlywith prepackaged microwavepopcornweighing 3,0to 3,5ounces, To use the Popcorn teature: cooking ORpress CLEAR/OFFto cancel _r_ Follow )ackaoe instructi(ms, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or linger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
About the convection features, gecom Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise tile temperature of tile air inside tile oven. Any oven temperature fl'om 250°F to 450°F may be set, in increments ofB°E A tim gently circulates this heated air throughout tile oven, over and around tile fi)od, producing golden brown exte_io_ and _ich, moist inte_io_.
Using the combination 1 (microwave and convection) features. Combination I Cooking oftex_ the best features of microwave energy' and convection Microwaves cook fi)od fl_st and convection circulation of heated air browns fl)ods beautiflfllv. Any oven temperature fl'om 250°F to 450°F may be set, in increments cooking. of 5°E CAUTION:When using the combinationfeatures,rememberthat the oven, door and dishes will be very hod • Cookware will become hot.
Usingthe combination2 (microwaveandgrill) features, Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place when using the Combination 2 feature. • The grilling features use a c()mbination of microwave and heat fl'()m the top and bottoI/l elei/lents to cook fi)od evenly • throughout. A CAUTION:When usingthe combination features, remember that the oven, door and dishes will be very hot! • (_ookware will become hot. Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware.
Usingthe grill feature. Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place when grilling. In addition V()/I • on • Use tood or oven-sate the black the metal black metal tray vou would use a shallow i)aking tray. @ (>@ cookware tray when • Place tile black metal turntable directly • tray directly on tile support. not rise cookware or coveiJngs II/ade of paper; plastic or foil when using tile grilling teatures. [)o cooking.
Best cooking methods. 9eoo,, Use this chart as a guide to cooking cerumen feeds. GR/LL 1 (Uses beth the Top and Bottom Heaters) FoodType Serving Size Boneless Chicken Breasts 2large (6-7oz. each) 2 (4-5 oz.
Cookware tips. Convection Cooking Metal Pans Dark and are or dull finish produce Shiny heat metal help due to the pans are ot baked are best breads better produce or Glass-Ceramic recipes all types products, but especially where t0r and pies because they absorb heat c_ust. pans and for is important.
About the other features. 9eco,, Cooking Complete Reminder To remind oven, and open tile you oven that )_m have will display beep once a mixmte tile oxen door fl)od in the FOODIS READY until you either CLEAR/OFF. or press Clock Press @@ to enter time ira Press OPTIONS. _'_ Enter 2 to select _lSet @@@ @ tile _ tile Press of day. C/ockSet. time. OPTIONS to set tile clock.
About the other features. Beeper Volume The beeper som_d level can be a(!iusted. _r_ Press OPTIONS. _'J Enter 1 to select Beeper Volume. _€_ Select the _olume. 0 = Mute, 1 = I,ow, 2 = Nom_, 3 = I,oud NOTE: The MUrE indicator will be litwhen the button beep is turned OFF. Display On/Off To turn the clock display on or off: B Press OPTIONS. _'_ Enter 3 to select DISPLAYON/OFF.
Microwave terms, ge.oom Definition Ardng Covering is the [] metal [] fifil that [] metal [] recycled paper hold in moisture, Co\'els with \_]_en you placed Venting _Jter steam molded towels you strips larger cook can to tbod (upturned poultry pins, containing oven. Arcing is caused and touching the excess chicken edges walls. act like antennas). gold-rimmed metal e\vn steam dishes. pieces. heating and reduce cooking time.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. HelpfulHints An occasional thorough the inside fl'esh. wiping with a solution ot baldng soda and water keeps Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Heating Elements, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatteI_ can be relnoved with a paper towel; othei_ inay require a damp cloth. Relnove greasy spattels with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a daln l) cloth.
Troubleshooting tips. ge.co,, Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may he blown or the circuit breaker o Replace fuse * Unplug tile or reset rh'c/fit breaker. tripped. Power surge. Plug not fully wail outlet, Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start ® Make into rare wall then tlle -13- _rong, I_lug, on outlet, not securely closed. * (-)pen tile door and dose seem'ely. Door not securely closed.
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