IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
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• GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. Wc strongl} • Keep power (ord away ti'om heated attt'lnpt FeCOIlllIIelld...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. _\rcin_ tJ/e l//it`FOW_l\'e {el_ln • _]e[_ll, s[l(h twist-ties, /or st)arks ill the o_'n. Arcing poultr} pins, or gol(l-limmed is caused dishes, ill the mierot_l\ •...
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[] SUPERHEATEDWATER [] .\xoid heating bah} lood gla._sjars, exert with the lid Liquids, such as water, otE Make sure all inlimt food coffee ortea, are able to be is thoroughly cooked. Stir overheated beyond the boiling Iood to distribute th( h(at point without appearing to e_enE.
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• "Boilal)le" cooking 1)ouches • Plastic cook_au:e Plastic and tightly c losed plastic cookware desiglled bag_, should b eslit, p ierced is very mk rowa\ e (()()king orvented as directed 1)_ useflll, 1)m shouM be used t)ackage. If tl/t 3 arenot, (arelillh.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be gromaded. In the c_'nt of an electrical short circuit, gTotmding reduces the risk of electric shock providing an escape wire t[)r the electric...
ADAPTER P LUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential sat(qv hazards under certain conditions, IAdapter plugs not we strongly recommend againstthe permitted i nCaeada_ use ofan adapterplug.I h)_ e\ e_; il VO[Istill elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a t)rol)erly groml(h'd...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short pow('l? supply (ord is provided to reduce thc risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer (ord. Extension cords _I_I_ rbe used ifxxm are (areflfl in using them.
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READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY l_j s INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS...
About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Featuresof the Oven OoorLatches. WindowwithMetalShield. S(reenallows(ookingtobe Convenience Guide. Touch Control Panel and Display. Door Latch Release. Press lat(h release to open door. Removable Turntable.
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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. AUTO/TIME DEE TIME COOK POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT BAKED POTATO VEGETABLE AUTO/TIMEDEE POWER LEVEL CookingControls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter AUTO/TIME DEE Amount of defrosting time Presstwice TIME COOK...
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About changing the power level. "I]le power h'vel m_y be entered or ehan_ed after ,t'nte_ng tile tearer(' immediately time fi)r POWER TIME COOK 77meDefrost or EXPRESS COOK.Tile power LEVEL h'\ el mm Mso be (hanged (ftu_ng {ime (om/tdown. Press TIME COOKor seh'ct _me Defrost. I_lm'r c ookillg or (/eli'ostillg time.
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Aboutthe timefeatures. 77meCook TimeCookI TIME COOK 2\llows x_()H|0 mi(rowaxe for any time ul) to 99 mimues and 99 se(onds. Power level 10 (High) is amoma6(ally set, but _ou m;_v (hmlge it for more tle×il)ilitv. Press TIME COOK (()()king Emer time. (;hange t)o_%rer l exel if)ou don't...
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Aboutthe timefeatures. Cooking Guide for 77meCook NOTE," Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (freshspears) l lb. 5 to 8 mhl., In 1½-qt. ob](mg glass ])_&ing Med-Itigh dish, t)]a(e 1,/4 (up w_lwn (frozenspears) lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nlhl.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 ndn. In l qt. casserole, t)lace 2 tat)lesl)oons 'watel_ Cornon the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11/4 to 4 nthl. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. II corn is in husk, use no water;...
Aboutthe timefeatures. time Defrost A]lov<s you to del_"ost t_)r a selected h'ngth of time. See AUTO/TIMEDEE dv._ Defrosting Guide lot suggested times. (Auto Defrost e×t)lained in the About the auto feature section.) Press AUTO/'rlMEDEE t_'dce. Enter del_"osting time, Press START "Ihrn toDd over when the o\en sig_lals.
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Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (I piece) ]/4 lnln. Rearnmge atier halt' dw time. Sweet mils (approx. 12oz.) 2 to 4 rim1, Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (I lb.) 6 m 9 rim1. Shellfish, smaflpieces (l lb.) 3 to 7 rim1.
Aboutthe timefeatures. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one of the EXPRESS COOKpads (fl'om ] to 6) JL)r ] to 6 mimm's oJ (ookh:g at powerleve110. cxamtlh', press the 2 t);1(I JL)r 2 minutes ot (()()king time.
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About the auto feature. Auto Defrost The Auto/Time Defrost/('atm'e g_vesyou two _r_r_ to AUTO/TIME deflx)st flx)zen too(is. Press AUTO/TIMEDEF. on(e ti)r Auto Defrest or twkc l_)r time Defrost, LIse Auto Defrost [_)r meat, _tl/(| (iSh, LIS(' 7_me ])otlltF_; Defrost [_)r most other fi'ozcn [beds.
Aboutthesensorfeatures. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features dctc(t the incrc;_sing humidity released cooking. "I]le ov('n ;_llltOlil_ltJ(;_dly a(!i/lsls d/llJng tile cooking time to _afious types and amounts of/ood. I)o not use the Sensor Features twice in succe._sion the same tbod portion--it mm result in scv(,relv oxel= cooked or burnt/oo(I.
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Popcorn "['o use dw Popcorn ti_mu:e: POPCORN Follow 1)a(kage instru(tions, using time Cook it the t)a(kage is less than 1.75 oun(es or larger (less time} (mere t ime} Ollll(eS. Place the t)a(kage tl/_tll t)ot)(orn ill the (elite1; the mi(rowave. Use only withprepackaged microwave 1.75 to3.5ounces.
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Aboutthesensorfeatures. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats ..single s(,r_ings of ])rexiouslv, REHEAT (ooked toods or a plate oI lefloxers. Place (oxered food in the oxen. Press REHEAT (less time} (more t ime} The oxen starts immedi_uelx. How to Change the "[]1(! ()'_(!11 signals ste_tlIl...
About the other features. Help HELP "Hie HELP pa(t (tisl)la'ss t_amre intbrmation and helpthl hints. Press HELP,{hell select a t_3ature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have l_)od in the o_en, FOOD IS READY and oven will disph+ beep once either...
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Reminder REMINDER The Reminder tk'amre can be used like an aklnn clock, and can be used at any time, e_(n when o_(n is el)( I_ting. The Reminder tim( can be set t_I) to 24 hours lat< _: Press REMINDER. _lltel7 tilIle yell W_tllt...
Microwave terms. Definition Term Arcing Arcing is the n/icrowa\'e term tk)r sparks ill the (well. Arcing caused l)v: • metal or ik)il touching the side of tile o\en. • tk)il that is not molded to [_)od (ut)turned edges act like _11 ltell] l_lS) •...
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An occ_siomd thorough with a solution wiping baking soda and water keeps the inside flesh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls,Floor,Inside Window,Metal andPlasticParts on the Door to_wl, Sol//e...
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 Clean the outside of the mic_x)wm e with a suds} cloth. Rinse m_d then dry.
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Troubleshootingtips... What ToDo Problem Possible Causes Ovenwill notstart A fuse hi your home • Replace fi_se or reset circuit 1)reaker. may be blown or file cireoit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Elnl)lug die microwave oxell, then plug it back i11. Plug not fully hlserted •...
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do "SENSOR ERROR" Popcorn, Reheat, During • Close tile doo_; tm'ss appearson display Beverage, Baked Potato CLEAR/OFFand bcg_n or Vegetable program, the door was opened before steam could be detected. • Use TimeCook to heat Steam was not detected /or more time.
Troubleshooting Things That Are Normal With YourMicrowave Oven • Steam or _q)or escaping/i'om at(rand the doo+_ • Iight rc{h'(tioH m'omld door or outer (_1s('. • Dimming ow'n light and chang-c in the 1)lower s(mnd _t power h'vcls other them high. •...
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Also prhlt your name and address mid a description J_ Return the product to the retail of the defect. location where it was purchased. What GE Will Not Cover: _: Cuslomer h_slru_on. This o_ler's _: Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
Instructions contained in this manual coverprocedures to be performed by any user. GE doesnot support any servicing of the microwave oven. We strongly recommend that youdo not attempt to service the microwave ovenyourself. Contact U s go.co,.