Do not mount this appliance over a sink. s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. s Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
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Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. s Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. 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.”...
(See EXTENSION CORDS section.) For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. ge.com...
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. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
NOTE: Rating plate is located on the front of the microwave, behind the door. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Heating Elements Allows you to cook frozen convenience foods, brown already cooked foods quickly on top or grill foods on the top and bottom.
About the features of your oven. You can microwave by time, or with the convenience features, or cook using the grilling features. Cooking Controls Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Feature Press TIME COOK DEFROST Press once to AUTO Press twice to TIME POWER/TEMP EXPRESS COOK REHEAT...
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. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time.
About the time and auto microwave features. Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press the TIME COOK button. Enter cooking time.
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Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. ⁄ - or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. ge.com...
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About the time and auto microwave features. Time Defrost Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected length of time. Press the DEFROST button twice. Enter the defrosting time. Press the START/PAUSE button to start defrosting. Turn the food over if the oven signals TURN FOOD OVER.
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Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting. ge.com...
About the convenience microwave features. Popcorn Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving. Use only with prepackaged To use the Popcorn feature: microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
Enter the desired oven temperature between 250°F and 450°F. Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place. ge.com When the oven is preheated, it will signal. If you do not open the door within 1 hour, the oven will turn off automatically.
Using the combination 1 (microwave and convection) features. Combination 1 Cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully. Any oven temperature from 250°F to 450°F may be set, in increments of 5°F. CAUTION: door and dishes will be very hot! s Cookware will become hot.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. Allow sufficient time for cooling first. Remove cookware completely from the oven before turning food. ge.com...
Using the grill feature. Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place when grilling. The grilling features use direct heat from the top and bottom elements to cook fresh and frozen foods. CAUTION: grilling features, remember that the oven, door and dishes will be very hot! s Cookware will become hot.
Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1; place food in star pattern. 3 min. Use Microwave PL4, Grill 1. 10 min. Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1. 8 min. Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1. 9 min. Use Microwave PL2, Grill 1. 4 min. Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1. ge.com...
Cookware tips. Convection Cooking Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important. Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust. Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.
Press START/PAUSE to restart the oven. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave oven from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOCKED will be displayed briefly.
About the other features. Beeper Volume The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press OPTIONS. Enter 1 to select Beeper Volume. Select the volume. 0 = Mute, 1 = Low, 2 = Norm, 3 = Loud NOTE: The MUTE indicator will be lit when the button beep is turned OFF.
Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack. Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. ge.com...
Case Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth.
What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. • Open the door and close securely.
You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
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