Page 1: Table Of Contents
Convenience Features ..23, 24 Features of Your Microwave Oven ..12–15 Microwave Terms ... . .28 Other Features ... .26, 27 Time Features .
Page 2: Safety Instructions
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. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
Page 3: Owner's Manual
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
Page 4 Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example,...
Page 5 — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ge.com Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE 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.
Page 7 When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. ge.com Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully.
Page 8: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. 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.
Page 9: Adapter Plugs
You should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance. ge.com (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Align large...
Page 10: Extension Cords
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
Page 11: Save These Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 12: Features Of Your Microwave Oven
About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts...
Page 13 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. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. ge.com...
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 TIME COOK AUTO/TIME DEFROST 30 SEC. POWER LEVEL EXPRESS COOK...
Page 15: Cooking Controls
Starts immediately! Power level 1–10 Enter Option Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or 1.75 oz. Starts immediately! 8 oz. or 16 oz. Starts immediately! 1 or 2 servings Starts immediately! 1, 2, 3 or 4 potatoes Food weight ge.com...
Page 16: Changing The Power Level
Select desired power level 1–10. Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
Page 17: Time Features
Press TIME COOK again. Enter the second cook time. Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) Press START. At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down. ge.com...
Page 18 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
Page 19 3 tablespoons water. 3 to 5 min. In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Cut in half and remove fibrous 5 to 9 min. membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. ge.com...
Page 20 About the time features. AUTO/TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost is explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice.
Page 21 3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe per lb. dish breast-side-down. After half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1–2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting. ge.com...
Page 22 About the time features. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 30 SEC. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
Page 23: Convenience Features
To use the Beverage feature: Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for 2 cups (16 oz.). The oven starts automatically. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. ge.com...
Page 24 About the convenience features. REHEAT BAKED POTATO The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT once to reheat one 8 ounce serving, or twice to reheat two 8 ounce servings. The oven starts automatically.
Page 25: Auto Feature
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. Weight of Food in Ounces 1–2 4–5 6–7 9–10 12–13 14–15 ge.com Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)
Page 26: About The Other Features
About the other features. CLOCK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK TIMER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE 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.
Page 27 Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF STOP for about three seconds. When the control panel is...
Page 28: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Page 29: Care And Cleaning
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place. ge.com...
Page 30: Outside
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 Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth.
Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips
Food type not entered after pressing REHEAT or COOK. The control has been locked. (When the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed.) ge.com What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Page 32: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
Troubleshooting tips. Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.
Page 33 Notes.
Page 34 Notes.
Page 35: Warranty
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
Page 36: Consumer Support
Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration...

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