READ ALL SAk_2TY INFORMATION BEFORE USING ,_ WARNING! For yoursafety,the information in this manual mustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,or toprevent propertydamage,personal injury or loss of life. For your safew, tile intbrmmioll in this mmmal musl be Ibllowed to minimize...
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I,.I • Read tblh)w • I)o not operate this This microwave oven is specific "Precautions appliance if it has a UL listed for installation A\ old Possible Exposure damaged power cord over electric and gas to Excessive Microwave plug, if it is not working ranges, Energ)"...
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t@2AD ALL SAb 2TY INFORMATION BEFOtK2 USING ®Do not co_er or block o 'Ib reduc( the risk (if fir( ®See door surlhce cleaning instructions in the Care openings on tile apIflianc(. ill the ovell cm'ity: and Cleaning s( ction Is) -- [)(1 not oxe_vook Ibod.
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SPECIAL NO 7 AB 0 UI" MICR 0 WAV1NG • Foil not rooMed to tk)od Arcing is the microwa\ (Ul)turned edges act like sparks ill the terlIl o_,en, Arcing is caused antemms). • The metal shelf • Metal, such as twist-ties, included) not installed poulU 3 pins or gold-...
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SPECIAL NO 7T2SAB 0 171" MICR 0 VIAV1NG SAFETY overcook o ,&old heating Ilabx Ibod ® Do l]ot in glass jars, ev(n with potatoes. They could FACT the lid off. Make sure all (l(hvdrate and catch inlhnt lood is thoroughly Ih:e, causing damage SUPERHEATED WATER...
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Make sure all cook_are If file dish remains cool • Patler towels, waxed used in your microwave and only the water in the tlat/er t/lastic wrap oven is suitable can tie used to (over CUll heats, then the dish is microwa_ e-sati'.
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SPI£CIAL NO 7 AB 0 1_71" MICR 0 WAV1NG * Plastic cook\_are--Plastic '_ [Ise li)il only as directed Follow these guidelines: this nlamtal. When using cookware designed li)r I Use microwa_e-satk' li)il ill the inicrowav_ microwave cooking l)lastics only and /_s_ oven, ke(p the li)il at least...
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A\ ailable at extra cost trom For installation bet_een your GE supplier, or see cabinets only; not tor JX48 GE Service Nmnbers. 5bur en(t-o/_( _d)inet install_uion. seriM mmfl)er _ill be...
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////!///11! \\\ 1 DoorHandle. Pull to 4 Sheff(ifineluded). 8 Removable Turntable. I x'ts veil i//ierow_l_e ot)en tlle (too_ The Turntable and SUl)l)ort door must be secm:elv several leeds at once. when must t)e in place latched/or Food microwaves best using the oven.
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Th_vugq_oul this ma_ua!, ./ialun'._ and al)l)earanc_ ma) va_3ji_)m )our modeL) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. [ ._.osT [:,M_COOK J[lEJ oo, l!Jcoo r _owE. 1 r ,oo ] Time Features TimeCooking Press Enter...
..,=, HELP(on some mode ls ) GO DE ON MICROWAVE GUIDE!;IN BOOK Press Before begin_ check =Cooking feature usage guide located * _. llIJle IJe_rost z_structions tips. msld e front 0f the oven when 0Pen door. *Reheat .Snacks POTATO DEFROST AUTO/ TIME Convenience Features Press...
\_triable Rowel _levels _dd to "eqtl_lize" or |r}tl/S/('r t]exibililv 1o mic _owa',,e he_t to the inside of the ¢ookiug. The I)owe__levels tiled. An ex_m_ple of this is shown with power level //liCFr.)wa\e ()Veil B--the (/e/t'ost cycle. If call be comp;lred to the micl'o-w_e energ-y did not...
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I Press TIME COOK. again. 2 Enter cooking time. 5" Emer second (ook 3 Change power level time. ff you don't want full power. (Press POWER 0 Chai]ge the power l(vel LEVEL.Select a if y(m don't warn full desiredpower level power. (Press...
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE." U sepower level High (10)unlessotherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 lb. In 17_,-qt.ot)loJ,_,gglass baking dish, 6 to 9 mi+_,., (fi'('s h spears) place 1/4 cut) water. Med-I {igh (7) 5 to 7 min.
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Cooking Guide for 1Tree Cook I & II Coru di'ozen kernel, ] O-oz. t)a(kage 5 to 7 rain. In l-qt. (asserole. t)la(e 2 tab|esl)OOn.S W_ler. Corn on the cob (Ii'esh 1 u) 5 ears 3 to 4 rain. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, t)lace...
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Time Features .k]l/)ws yott t() defi'ost [i)r the Defrosting Tips length of time \ou select. See • I_oo(ls [i'ozell p_lper tile I)efl'osting Gl6de tot plastic call be deii'osted suggested times. the pack_g-e. Tightly closed packages should be slit, Power level 3 is a/m)m_lticallv pierced or _ented AFTER set, but }ou m_} change...
Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread. buns or rolls !] piece' 1 rain. Sweetrolls approx. 12 oz.. 3 I(, ", rain. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen _1 lb., 6 ,, _ rain. Shelffish, smaRpieces (1 lb.t 5 to 7 rain. P|a(e b|o(k in (-a.sserole.
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Time Features This is a quick wayto The 1)ower level can be cooking time for 14 minutes. (:hanged as time is COllll|ing (tOWll. Press Press one of the Express P()WER I,EVEI, Cook pads (fi:om 1 to 6) enter 1-10. /_)r ] to () minutes cooking at power level...
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Drhlks heated with the The Bexerage feature heats 1-3 sewings Beverage feature lllay be very hot. Remove _,m lÂexer_,ge. container with care. Press t_EVEILk(;E.The immediately. ox, ell s[arts The serving size is amomaticallv set a{ 1, but can be changed...
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The Reheat/camre reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 1 t() 3 servings of many 3 servings. t)reviously cooked toods. 4 Press S%\RI2 I Press I).EtIEAT. NOTE: Theserving size may be changed or addedafter Select tood type 1-6 for pressing STARTPress ono serving (see Reheat numberpad 2 or 3.
Convenience Features (On some models) The Cook/i'ature 3 Ellter weight in O[llltes. atltol//aticallv sets the 4 Press S'['M).'E cooking tittles power Hint: Press and hold tile levels R)r a variety of leeds. C()()K dm:ing cooking I Press C()()K. to display the/i)/)(t t}])e 2 Select/ood...
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I)e/i'ost Auto/Time Conversion Guide DEFROST " tbature gives you two ways AL_O/TIME !f the weight of food to (tet_:ost/i'ozeH/i)o(ts. stated i!:t pot/rids Press DEFR()ST O/lliCeS_ the OtllICeS lnust ALIT()/TIME once be converted to tenths Auto Del+'ost or twi(e (A) of a potmd. [or Time I)e/i'ost.
Other Features Your Model May Have (On some models) The t tEI,P pad displays [_ature infi)rmadon arid hell)tiff hints. Press t tEI P, then select a/bamre pad. To remilld you that you have/i)od ill the oven, oven will display "F()()[) I),II_A[)'_ "...
The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold AM/PM,,_ AM!PM pad about SCROLL SPEED .'4seconds to bring the display. Select [-5 tor sh)w to last scroll stIeed. To turn (lock distIlay "[b redistilay do(k, i/° I off, press and hold 0 for...
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Other Features Your Model May Have Tinier ()n!Off operates When tin/e is Ul/, the oven a nlinute tinier Call be will signal. To tm:n off the used at any tin/e, e_el/ timer signal, press TIMER when the o_en is otlerating. ()N/()FF.
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"Ik)lock or mflock the Yo{I Ill,IV lock Ille COlIH:Ol controls, press and hold })alle] to prevent CI,EAR!()FF/or about microwave/i'om being three seconds. When the accidemallv started used b_ children. control panel is locked, an "I2' will be displayed to the extreme riglu.
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Other Features Your Model May Have (On some models) The 1)eel)er sound level can be a(!justed. Press BEEPER BEEPER V()I,UME. Choose 0-3/or llltl|e VOLUME J to loud. Press X_2N'I"FAN once for "_el/t f_tl/ 17elllO'_es high tml speed, twice tor steaIll }tl/(t otheF _at)oYs...
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(On some models) Food l//icFowa\es best when How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving placed on tl_e mrmable. Only use the shelf when ////111 / I I I \ \ \ \_',\ 1;elleatillg l//OFe Ill,ill one level. Do not store shelf inside tile oven...
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Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Ar<ing is the l//i(F()v_r}t_e term tk)r sparks in the o'_en. Ar(ing c_t[ised 1)'_: • metal or/i)il touching the side of the oven. • ti)il that is not molded to ti)od (upturned edges act like antennas). •...
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Care and Cleaning NOTE:Be certain the power o((asio]la] thoro/lgh "wi )ino with a solution is offbefore cleaning any part of this oven. baking soda and wawr keeps die inside ti'esh. Removable Turntable and Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on Turntable Support the Door To prevent...
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1)rod u(ts I)ry thoroughl}. Do not to a clean cloth,then containing any chemical use cleaning sprays, lm:ge wipe the soiled area. agem on the CleanSteel amounts of sea l) and water, or (',ral)hite surlaces. abrasives or shar t) ok!iects...
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Replace with the same 2 Remove the top grille by GE SupPli er. size and type bulb. taking out the ,2 screws ............that hoM it in place. 5 Replace the light cover...
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The Exhaust Feature The '_ent fan has 2 metal Models that re(ircuh'ae Charcoal Filter ba(k 'on some models) r_ usable grease fillers. in[o ]?OO]// _-Ilso use a char€ oal fiher. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) For this reason, the filters The metal fihers u:a l)
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If the model is not vented The charcoal tilmr should to the outside, the air will be replaced when it is noticeably (lirtv or be re(ir(ulated through must be replaced. Order disposable (har(oal tiher discoh)red (usually at'mr Part Nol WBO2X10943 dlat helps remo_e...
Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not • Rel)lace tuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Lint)lug the HliCrOW_tve ovell, thell plug Power surge.
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I.,I • TV-radio imerl_rence • Mois[/ll e oH overt door and walls while might be noticed while cooking. Wipe tile tile /lSillg l//icFow?l\e. Similar to the imerf_'rence moisture off with a paper towel or sol1 cloth. caused l)x other small appliances, it does not •...
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Instructions contained Individuals qualified to service their in this manual cover _ll)l)liances cml have procedures to be ge.com t)m;ts or accessories Sellt performed by may user. directly to their home. Other servichlg generally 800.626.2002 should be referred (VISA, MasterCm:d Discover...
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OlJ_Jl/a] pHr(h_ls¢', All _an'mw se_Mc( will b_ provided b_ our Factory GE _fill r(pla_( any part in th_ micmwm ( Se_Mce CentePs or 1)_our authorized Customer own that fi_ilsd/te to a <lct_(t in materials or Care _ servicers during normal working hours.