Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–10 Operating Instructions Owner’s Manual WES1130 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .31, 32 Changing the Power Level . . . .16 Convenience Features . . . . .23–26 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . .12–15 Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .27–29 Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .17–22 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .33, 34 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . . . .
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. 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.
Safety Information ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING Operating Instructions If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-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.
Safety Information ge.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER To reduce the risk of injury to persons: — Do not overheat the liquid. — Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. — After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Operating Instructions Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.
Safety Information ge.com Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. Troubleshooting Tips ■ Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Safety Information ge.com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Align large prongs/slots TEMPORARY METHOD Operating Instructions Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Operating Instructions Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
Safety Information ge.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Safety Information About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Safety Information ge.com Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Convenience Guide. Operating Instructions Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
Safety Information About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
Safety Information ge.com Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Enter TIME COOK Press once or twice Amount of cooking time TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time ADD 30 SEC. Starts immediately! EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10 Operating Instructions Press Convenience Features Enter Option POPCORN Press once, twice or three times Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or 1.75 oz.
Safety Information About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST. Enter cooking or defrosting time. Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10. Press START/PAUSE. Troubleshooting Tips Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking.
Safety Information About the time features. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press TIME COOK. 4 Press START/PAUSE. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food.
Safety Information About the time features. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min.
Safety Information ge.com Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11/4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented 2 to 3 min. plastic wrap. Rearrange after per ear half of time.
Safety Information About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 Press TIME DEFROST. Enter defrosting time. Press START/PAUSE. 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, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 4 to 6 min. 9 to 13 min. per lb. 4 to 8 min. per lb. Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Safety Information About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Operating Instructions The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
Safety Information About the convenience features. ge.com Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: (less time) Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts immediately. (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.
Safety Information About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 Press REHEAT. Select food type 1–4 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). For food types 1–3, press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. The oven starts immediately. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added immediately after the oven starts by pressing number pads 1, 2 or 3. Serving size for food type 4 cannot be changed.
Safety Information ge.com Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press COOK. Select food type 1–6 (see the Cook Guide below). Enter weight in ounces. Press START/PAUSE. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time. Cook Guide Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Safety Information About the convenience features. Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Operating Instructions Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. 1 2 Press AUTO DEFROST. 3 Press START/PAUSE. Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
Safety Information About the other features. ge.com Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Clock 1 2 3 Operating Instructions Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Press START/PAUSE or CLOCK. Delay Start Troubleshooting Tips Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours.
Safety Information About the other features. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Operating Instructions To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOC will be displayed.
Safety Information ge.com Kitchen Timer This pad performs three functions: ■ It operates as a minute timer. ■ It can be set to delay cooking. ■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy. Operating Instructions How to Use as a Minute Timer 1 2 3 Press KITCHEN TIMER. Enter the amount of time you want to count down. Press START/PAUSE. When the time is up, the kitchen timer will signal.
Safety Information 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). Operating Instructions ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Safety Information 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. Operating Instructions How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth.
Safety Information Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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 Operating Instructions Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
ge.com What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Safety Information Troubleshooting tips. Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. ■ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. Operating Instructions ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ■ TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
Safety Information GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim. For The Period Of: What GE Will Provide: One Year From the date of the original purchase Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original one-year warranty period. ■ Properly pack your unit.
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