IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 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 (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door...
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GEAppliances.ca WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the Cancel/Off pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven . n Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed Arcing is caused by: dishes, in the microwave . n Metal or foil touching the side of the oven .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is n Cookware may become hot because of heat suitable for microwaving . Most glass casseroles, cooking transferred from the heated food . Pot holders may be dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china needed to handle the cookware .
GEAppliances.ca GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING —Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded . In the event of an If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord . Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used—...
Oven vent(s) and oven light is located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX10PEM Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet .
About the features of your microwave oven. Sensor Cooking You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Not all features on all models. Beverage Potato Popcorn Defrost Reheat Vegetable Weight/Time Express Cook Sensor Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato 30 Sec Defrost Reheat Vegetable...
GEAppliances.ca Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles Changing the Power Level Cook off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer Time heat to the inside of the food. An example of this The power level may be entered or changed Power is shown with power level 3—the defrost cycle.
About the time features. Cook Time I Cook Time II Cook Time Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 Lets you change power levels automatically minutes and 99 seconds . during cooking . Here’s how to do it: Power level 10 (high) is automatically set, but 1 .
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GEAppliances.ca Cooking Guide for Cook Time NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted . Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb . (454 g) 5 to 8 min . , In 1½-qt . (1½ l) oblong glass baking dish, place ¼ cup (60 mL) Med-High (7) water .
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About the time features. Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a Defrosting Tips Defrost selected length of time . See the Defrosting Weight/Time • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be Guide for suggested times . (Weight Defrost is defrosted in the package .
GEAppliances.ca Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min . Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz./340 g) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half of time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb . / 454 g) 6 to 9 min .
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About the time features. 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 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time .
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About the auto features. GEAppliances.ca Weight Defrost Conversion Guide Defrost Weight/Time Weight defrost automatically sets the If the weight of food is stated in pounds and defrosting tmes and power levels to give ounces, the ounces must be converted to even defrosting results for meats, poultry tenths (.1) of a pound.
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About the sensor features. The Sensor Features detect the increasing • The proper containers and covers are humidity released during cooking . The oven essential for best sensor cooking . automatically adjusts the cooking time to • Always use microwave-safe containers Covered various types and amounts of food .
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About the sensor features. GEAppliances.ca To use the Reheat feature: Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings It is best to use Cook Time for these foods: of previously cooked foods or a plate of • Bread products. leftovers . •...
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About the sensor features. Vegetables and Potato To use the Vegetable or Potato features: Potato 1 . Place covered food in the oven . Press Vegetable . Vegetable 2 . Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food code. For example , press pad 1 for Fresh .
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About other features. GEAppliances.ca Clock Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press Cancel/Off . Set Clock Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving .
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Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the • Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold- oven. Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. GEAppliances.ca Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh . Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel;...
Troubleshooting Tips. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. COME ON Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . • Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. •...
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Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY - POUR RÉSIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT)
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OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE – FICHE D’INSCRIPTION DU PROPRIÉTAIRE Please register your product to enable us to contact you in Veuillez enregistrer votre produit afin de nous permettre de the remote event a safety notice is issued for this product communiquer avec vous si jamais un avis de sécurité concernant and to allow for efficient communication under the terms of ce produit était émis et de communiquer facilement avec vous en our warranty, should the need arise.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty. GEAppliances.ca ll warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or Staple your receipt here. an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, ® Proof of the original online, contact us at GEAppliances.ca, or call 1.800.561.3344.
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