GE WES1130 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instrucd_ms

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2-10

Operating h_lructions

Ca,e and Cleaning

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31, 32

Changing the Powe_ i,evel .....

Convenience Feam,es

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2,'3-26

Feam_es of You_

Mic,owave Oven ..........

12-15

Microwave Teuns .............

Other Feam,es ............

27-29

Time Feam,es

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17-22

Troubleshooting Tips ......

33, 34

Things That Are No_mal

With You_ Microwave Oven .... 34

Com_mer Support

Consume_

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DE68-O3426A

WI_2S1130

49-4056&1 02-08JR

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Page 1 Safety Instrucd_ms ..2-10 WI_2S1130 Operating h_lructions Ca,e and Cleaning ..31, 32 Changing the Powe_ i,evel ..Convenience Feam,es ..2,'3-26 Feam_es of You_ Mic,owave Oven ..12-15 Microwave Teuns ..... Other Feam,es .... 27-29 Time Feam,es ....
Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible
IMPORTANT SAFETY/NFORMAT"10111. READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING! Toreduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energF PRECAUTIONS T OAVOIDPOSSIBLE since open<loot operation important that the o_en door can restflt in harmflfl close properly and that there is no damage to the:...
Page 3 GE does not support any servicing Keep power cord away fl'om heated of this microwave oven, except as s/Irf{tces. described by the Consmner Support section of this manual.
Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING a, WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. Metal, such as twist,ties, Arcing is the microwm'e term %r sparks in the oven. Arcing pouhry pins or gol&rimmed dishes, in tile microwaxe.
Page 5 _8.com SUPERHEATEDWATER Avtlid heating baby %od in glass jars, even with the lid oiE Liquids,such as water, coffee or Make sure all infimt food is tea are able to be overheated thortlughly cooked. Stir ibod beyond the boiling point without /o distribute the heat evenl',_ appearingto be boiling.
Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware
iMPORTANT SAFETY/NFORMAIION. READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING WARNING! MICROWA V E-SAFE C OOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in Do not use recycled paper your microwave oven is sui/able produc/s. Recycled paper for microw, Mng. Most glass rowels, napkins and waxed casseroles, cooking dishes,...
Page 7 _e.com Plastic cookware--Plasfic "Boilable" cooking pouches cookware designed for and dghfly dosed plastic bags microwave cooking is ve_T should Lye slit, pierced usefld, but should Lyeused vented as directed by package. careflfil> Even microwave-sate If they are not, plastic could plastic m_Wnot Lyeas/olemnt burst during or immediately...
Page 8: Grounding Instructions
iMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must grounded. In the exent of m3 electrical short circuiL grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing escape...
Page 9: Adapter Plugs
go.corn ADAPTER P LUGS Usagesituations where appliance's power cordwill he disconnected infrequently, Because of potential salc/y hazards under certain conditions, (Adapterp/ugsngt we strongly recommend againstthe perm!tted z_ ca_ad_ ) use of an adapter plug, Howe_er, Align {age { (_ if>o.still e lect t o.se prorW L.
Page 10: Extension Cords
IMPORTANT SAFETY/NFORMAT"10111. READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Z_WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting fi'om becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careflfl in using them.
Page 11 ANt2FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFOflMA TION 6AflEFULL Y_ SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 12 Aboutthefeaturesof your microwaveoven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model 11oo Watts ..........
Page 13: Featuresof The Oven
Featuresof the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen _dlows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in d_e o_en. ConvenienceGuide. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release _o open door. Removable Turntable. Tumt,d)le...
Page 14 Aboutthe featuresof your microwaveoven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model T_ME COOK POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT TIME DEFROST COOK POWER LEVEL 30 SEC AUTO DEFROST _-x#ress coo_ iiiiii;ii/ii!iii!iiii!iiiiii!iiiii...
Page 15: Cooking Controls
go.corn Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin, Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount o f cooking time Press onceor twice TiME DEFROST Amount o f defrosting time ADD30 SEC, Startsimmediately! EXPRESS COOK Startsimmediately! POWERLEVEL Powerlevel1-10 Convenience Features Press Enter Option...
Page 16 About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or chm_ged immediately after entering the fca[ure time for 7TreeCook, time Defrost +,r Express Cook. The power POWER ,; > • ,. • LEVEL level may el:( be clmnged during rune c( tmtd( wn.
Page 17 About the time features, go oom Time Cook ]7me Cook I TIHE COOK Allows you to microwme tot m_y time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Ex_res_ coo_ Power level I0 (High) is automatically set, but you may it for more change flexibility.
Page 18 About the time features. Cooking Guide for time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. amo..t Time Comme.ts Me&High dish, place ]/4 cup water. (frozen spears) lO-oz, package 4 to 7 mha. In ] -<It. casserole. Beans 10 to 15 mhl.
Page 19 Amount Time Comments (frozen kernel)1e-oz, package 2 to 6 rain. In I<it. casserole, place 2 tablespo(ms water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 15/4 to 4 rain. In 2<it. glass baking dish, place is in husk, use no corn.
Page 20: Time Defrost
About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defi'ost tbr a selected length of time. TIME See the Defrosting Guide forsuggested times. DEFROST Press TIME BEFROST e_r_ cooJ Enter defl'osting time. Press SrARVPmSe. Power level is au/omatically set at 3, but can be changed. \ira can defl'ost small imms quickly by raising the power...
Page 21: Defrosting Guide
go.corn Defrosting Guide Time Comments 8reads, Cakes Bread, buns or mlls (1 piece) 1/4 ram. Sweet rolls (approx. 12oz.) 2 to 4 rain. Rearr, mge after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 rain. Place block in casserole.
Page 22: Express Cook
About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes. Express coo_ Press one of tl_e Express Cook pads (fiom I u, 6) fbr 1-() minutes of c(_oking" at power level 10. For e×ample, press the 2pad f(-_r_2minutes (_f cooking...
Page 23 Aboutthe convenience features, geoom Popcorn To use the Popcorn tc_m_re: Follow p.ck._e ._s_r.._o_s, .s.__me Cook POPCORN ....... if the package is less than 3.1) ounces or ireget than 3.5 ounces. Place package of popcorn in the center of the microwa',e. !i_ Press POPCORN o_ce t_w a 3.5 om_ce package...
Page 24 Aboutthe convenience features_ Reheat The Reheat f_ature reheats many previously REHEAT p_e_REHEAT. Selectfi,odtvpel_fiwoneserving(seeReheat Guide below). servings. The oxen starts immediatel)_ NOTE." The serving size maybe changed or added immediately after the oven starts by pressing number pads 1,2 or3. Serving size for food type 4 cannot be changed.
Page 25 Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power lexels fbr a varie b' of fbods. COOK Press CO0 _,esscook Select rood bpe J4i (see the Cook Guide below). Enter serving size. The oven starts immediate Cook Guide...
Page 26: Auto Defrost
Aboutthe convenience features. Auto Defrost Use AutoDefrost fiw meat, poultry and fish. Use 77me AUTO Defrost fiw most other floze,3 foods. DEFROST Auto Defrost automatically sets the deflosting times and e_or+ss c ooJ power levels to gi_e e_en deflosting resuhs fiw meats, pouhry and fish.
Page 27: About The Other Features
About the other features, ge.oom Cooking Complete Reminder To remind theft you h_xe f(_od in the oxen, t}/e oxen will beep once _t mh_ute until either open oxen door or press CLEAR/OFT Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check...
Page 28 About the other features. Child Lock=Out lock file control/);mcl to prevent tile micvow;_ve CLEAR flora behlg _ccident_Hy started or used by children. CLEAR/OFF To lock or unlock controls, press hold t_>_ about three seconds. When control panel locked, I.OCwil] be dispk_yed. START/PAUSE ii_: _ iiii))i _ i:ii _i i )i_i! _ii_)ii iii...
Page 29: Kitchen Timer
Kitchen Bmer This pad performs one function: KITCHEN TIMER It oper,_tes as a minute timer. The Kitchen Timer operates without microwa_,e energ_ How to Useas a Minute Timer KITCHEN TIMER. Ell[el" }lll/OIlll[ time yoIl W}l_l_l[ (OIlll[ dowIl......kitchen timer will signal.
Page 30: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwme term tbr s _arks in the o_en Arcing is ..... ca*_sed by: metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like _tlltellllaS) metal such as twist-ties, poult, T pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
Page 31: How To Clean The Inside
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. ge.oom He/p ,l Hin An occasional thorough wiping with a sohltion of baking soda water keeps inside flesh. Unplugthe cord beforecleaning anypart of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, F loor, Inside Window, MetalandPlastic Parts...
Page 32: How To Clean The Outside
Careandcleaning ofthemicrowave oven. How to Clean the Outside Do notusecleanerscontaining ammoniaor alcoholon the microwaveoven.Ammoniaor alcoholcan damage the appearanceofthe microwave. Case Cle_m the out,_ide of the microw_ve with _ sudsy cloth. Rinse _md then dr,,_ Wipe the window cle_m with _ d_m_p cloth.
Page 33: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting t ips. ge com Possible Causes What ToDo Ovenwill notstart A fuse in your home Replace fl_se or reset circuit breaker. may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. : Unplug the microwa_ oven, then plug it back in.
Page 34 Troubleshooting t ips. Things That Am Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping t}om mom_d door. Light reflection mound door or outer c_se. Dimming oxen light and change in the blower sound at power levels other thm_ high. {{{ii_i;;;! Dull thumping s(mnd...
Page 35 GEMicrowave OvenWarranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim. What GE Will Provide: One}ear Replacement un# tot any product which fidls d ue to a Fromthe date of the defect in materials or workmanship.
Page 36 Instructions contained in thismanual cover procedures to be performed by any user. GE doesnot support any servicing of this microwave oven, except as described by the ConsumerSupportsection of thismanual. Do not attempt to service the microwave oven yourself If service is desired, then this appliance should be serviced onlyby qualified service personnel.

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