49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 1 Microwave Oven www.GEAppliances.com Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . .9 Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Extension Cords . . . . . .10 Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .8 Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Precautions . . .2, 3 Before You Call For Service . . .
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 2 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.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 3 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
9-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 4 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.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 5 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it. ■ Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 6 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.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 7 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.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 guide. 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.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 8 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. Operating Instructions GROUNDING 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.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 9 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Operating Instructions Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:56 PM Page 10 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.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 11 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 12 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 13 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Operating Instructions Convenience Guide. 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 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 14 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. Time Features Convenience Features Operating Instructions TIME COOK POPCORN BEVERAGE TIME DEFROST 30 SEC.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 15 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.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 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.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 16 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. POWER LEVEL 1 EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 START Troubleshooting Tips 3 EXPRESS COOK 1 Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 17 Safety Information About the time features. www.GEAppliances.com Time Cook Time Cook I TIME COOK 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 START Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. power level if you don’t want full 3 Change power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 18 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.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 19 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.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.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 20 About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. TIME DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 START 1 Press TIME DEFROST. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 21 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 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 22 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. 1 EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions 4 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 23 Safety Information About the convenience features. www.GEAppliances.com Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: POPCORN 9 (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Operating Instructions 1 EXPRESS COOK Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the 1 package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 POPCORN once for a 3.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 24 About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. REHEAT 3 2 EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK START 1 Press REHEAT. food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat 2 Select Guide below). food types 1–5, press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 3Forservings. 4 Press START. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START. Press number pad 1, 2 or 3.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 25 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. COOK 1 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 26 About the convenience features. Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. AUTO DEFROST 1 Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. 1 Press AUTO DEFROST.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 27 Safety Information About the other features. www.GEAppliances.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. Operating Instructions Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. CLOCK 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 1 Press CLOCK.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 28 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. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions STOP CLEAR CLEAR OFF 28 To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 29 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Timer This pad performs three functions: ■ It operates as a minute timer. TIMER 1 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 ■ It can be set to delay cooking. 6 ■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Operating Instructions 4 2 EXPRESS COOK The Timer operates without microwave energy. How to Use as a Minute Timer 1 Press TIMER.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 30 Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Operating Instructions ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 31 Safety Information Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.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.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 32 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.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 33 Safety Information Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. 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.
Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 34 Before you call for service… Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. Operating Instructions ■ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ■ TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 35 Safety Information Notes Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 35
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 36 Notes 36
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49-401901v01 4/16/01 3:57 PM Page 39 Safety Information GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800-GE-CARES. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
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