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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING. A m 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.
g_com WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEARand correct the problem. Ardng Arcing is tile microwave is caused by: • Metal or foil touching • Foil not molded like antennas). tem_ fin" sparks in tile oven. tile side of tile oven. to food (uptm'ned • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • edges act Recycled paper tcmvls containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. a, WARNING! MICROWA VE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, potte_ T or china dim_erware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable fin" microwaving.
g_com BROWNER SAFETY • Any n(m-metal, browning the shelf. in the oven-safe oven. dish Place can be used the dish when directly on - Remove the shelf: shelffl'om the oven when not ill rise. • The oven and door will get hot when browning. • Cookware will become hot when browning. Pot holdei_ or oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING. ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because ot potential safei},' hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use elan adapter plug. However; you still elect to use an adapte_; CONNECTIONmay be made where local to a properly codes receptacle by the use of a UI, listed local hardware stores.
About the features of yourmicrowave oven. gecom Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000Watts Featuresof the Oven O Door Latches. O indow with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be xiewed while keeping illiCi'Owaxes conlined ii1 tile ox, en. _) Removable Turntable.Turntable support must be in I)lace when using, tileand oxen. The turntable may be remoxed for cleanin * O emovable Turntable Support.
About the features of yourmicrowave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. DEFROST f"l'_** ',.,,_bb AUTOCOOK _ @LESS(_MO.E _" POWER LEVEL TOP BROWN START EXPRESSCOOK CookingContro/s Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
About changing the power level The f POWER LEVEL power be entered le'_el ma) changed befin'e Time Cook. ge.com entering the or time fin. B Press POWERLEVEL repeatedl)to power .... + _'_ Turn the dial []Press START k_lriable power START IIliCI'OW;l\'e tile EXPIIESS COOK select level 0 to HI. cooking time. levels add fle_biliff cooking, IllicI't)_l\'e to enter oven The })ower be can Here are some examples of uses for various power levels: to levels ]lest periods (when the
About the time features. Cooking Guide for -time Cook NOTE."Use Nl pewer level unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments (fresh spears) l lb. 6 to 9 rain. Med-High (7) In ] ½-(jr. casserole, (frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole. (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. Ill ] ½-(i t. casserole, (frozen green) lO-oz, package 6 to 8 rain. Ill 1-qt. c_tsserole, place 2 tablespoons (frozen lima) lO-oz, package 6 to 8 rain. Ill l-qt.
ge.com D_FROST '._66 TimeDefrost Defrosting Tips _Mlows v(m to defix_st fin" a selected length of time. See tile Defrosting Guide fl)r suggested times. (Auto DefrosteN)lained in tile About the convenience features section.) • Foods fi'ozen in l)aper or plastic can be defi'osted in the l)ackage. Closed l)ackages shouM be slit, pierced or vented AFTER todd has partially defi'osted. Plastic storage containers shouM be partially uncovered. _ Press DEFROSTtwice.
About the time features. ExpressCook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 30 seconds. START The EXPSESS CO01( oxen 30 seconds time the will start to the pad immediately. time counting It will add down each is pressed. More Time/LessTime Pressing MOREwill add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time the button is pressed. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time the button is pressed.
ge.com Sequence Programming The oven allows you to automatically begin microwave cooking after defrosting, or automatically begin browning after microwave cooking. Time Cook and Browning B Defrest and Time Cook Press POWER LEVEL.Change tile power level if you don't want full powex: (Press POWER LEVELrepeatedly to select a desired p(>wer level.) _Tm'n DEFROST {T_** k.,.
About the convenience features. Popcorn _3 To use tile Popcorn teature: Follow I)acka°e_ instructions, using _r_Time Cook if the package is less than (_ MORE LESS Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75to 3.5 ounces. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 o/mces.
ge.com Auto Cook AUTOCOOK t_ Q._3kt'_TffY_ The Auto cooking of toods. C00kteatm'e times and autonmfically power levels sets the fi)r a ;ariet_ _r_ Press AUTOCOOK. Toadd time during countdown: Pressing MOREwill add 10 seconds (>t cooking time each time the button is pressed. Tosubtract time during countdown: _'_ Turn the dial to enter food selection 1-9 (see the Cook GuMo below). []Press START Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time the button is pressed.
About the convenience features. Auto Defrost DEFROST Fi_,** Tile Defrostfeamre gives you two ways to deti'ost ti'ozen too(Is, Press DEFROSTonce tot Auto Defrost or twice tot Time Defrost There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. Guide Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish weighing up to 6.5 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other fl'ozen leo(Is.
ge.com Pause/Clear PAUSE CLEAR In addition to cancelling PAUSE/CLEAR allows without oi)ening, the door or clearing, the display. Press START to restart the oxen. selections, you to stop cooking Child Lock-Out You PAUSE CLEAR may lock the the microwaxe started or used To lock control o',en fl'om b_ children. or mflock the panel to prment being accidentally controls, hold PAUSE/CLEARfi_r about When the control panel indicator will be lit. press and three seconds.
Microwave terms. Term Arcing Covering Definition Arcing is the inicrowave • metal • fifil that • metal • recycled Cove_ Shielding When w)u wax oven, use small belbre as twist-ties, paper Venting linger cook /8 of the (upturned i)otfltry pins, fin" more excess chicken to shield Arcing edges by: metal even pieces. heating and to escape. breasts or baked parts, antennas), dishes. steam thin is caused act like gold-rimmed small allow oven. oven.
Careand cleaning of the microwave oven. de.corn Helpful Hints An occasional thorough tile inside fl'esh. wiping with a solution Unplug the cord before cleaning ot baking soda and water keeps any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls,Floor,InsideWindow,BrownerElementand Reflector,Metal andPlasticParts on theDoor Some spattex_ can be removed with a paper towel, othex_ may require a damp cloth. ]_.elnove greasy spatte_ with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth.
Troubleshooting tips... Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker "Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker. tripped. Power surge. Plug not fully inserted wall outlet, Controlpanel lighted, yet oven will not start into • UnI_lug tile microwave oven, then plug it back in. * Make sure tile 3-prong into wall outlet. l)lug on tile oven is hilly inserted Door not securely dosed.
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GEMicrowave Oven Warranty. Proof of the original purchase date Staple your receipt here. is needed to make a warranty claim. For The Period Of'. GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the originalpurchase Replacement The unit tor any product exchange warrauty unit is warranted which tifils due fin" the remainder to a (lefect of wmr or worknmnship. in materials product's original one-year period.
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