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Safety Instructions
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
to Excessive Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Special Notes About Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Operating Instructions
Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Best Cooking Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Changing Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Combination (Microwave and
Convection) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Controls on Your Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Convection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Features of Your Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Manual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16
Quick Touch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Exhaust Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Before you call for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Things that are normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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Owner's Manual
CVM1599
350A4502P752
05-14 ATS
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Grounding Instructions ......6 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure CVM1599 to Excessive Microwave Energy ....2 Safety Precautions . -
Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. -
Page 3: Special Notes About Microwaving
GEAppliances.ca 15. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. i) Do not overheat the liquid. ii) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through 16. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. heating it. 17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table counter. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. if the container is opened, pressure can build up. - Page 5 GEAppliances.ca “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed Use of the shelf accessory: plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented — Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use. as directed by package. If they are not, plastic —...
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Page 6: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. THE VENT FAN Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of When preparing flaming foods under the accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. microwave, turn the fan on. Clean the underside of the microwave often. -
Page 7: Features Of Your Microwave
Features of Your Microwave GEAppliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Features Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The door Grease Filters. must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. -
Page 8: Controls On Your Microwave
Quick Start The Controls on 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 Cooking Press Enter MICROWAVE Amount of cooking time. DEFROST TIME Amount of defrosting time. -
Page 9: Quick Touch Features
GEAppliances.ca Quick Touch Features Table A Press Enter Start POPCORN Press START. Press once 1 (1.75 oz./50 g) Press twice 2 (3.0 oz./85 g) Press 3 times 3 (3.5 oz./100 g) POTATO Press START. Press once 1 (7.1 oz./201 g) Press twice 2 (14.2 oz./402 g) -
Page 10: Changing Power Levels
Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed Rest periods (when the microwave energy immediately after entering the feature time cycles off) give time for the food to for TIME COOK. The power level may also be “equalize”... -
Page 11: Time Features
Time Features GEAppliances.ca Time Cook Time Cook II Press MICROWAVE. Lets you change power levels automatically Enter cooking time. during cooking. Here’s how to do it: Change power level if you don’t want full Press MICROWAVE. power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) - Page 12 Time Features Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place ¼...
- Page 13 GEAppliances.ca Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear In 2-qt.
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Page 14: Time Defrost
Time Features Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Press DEFROST TIME. Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be Enter defrosting time. defrosted in the package. Tightly closed Press START. packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic Turn food over when the oven signals. -
Page 15: Defrosting Guide
GEAppliances.ca Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls approx. 12 oz (340 g) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 8 min. - Page 16 Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 –3 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 3) for 1 to 3 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
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Page 17: Convection Features
Convection Features GEAppliances.ca Convection cooking uses a heating element See the Cookware Tips section for to raise the temperature of the air inside the information on suggested cookware. oven. Any oven temperature from 100 to For Best Results… 425°F (38 to 218°C) may be set. A fan gently... -
Page 18: Convection) Feature
Combination (Microwave and Convection) Feature The COMBI. features use a combination of Always leave the glass turntable in place. microwave and heat from the top element to You can use non-metal casserole dishes, cook food evenly throughout. pie plates and other heat-safe cookware. Place them directly on the turntable. -
Page 19: Multi-Cook Feature
Multi-Cook Feature GEAppliances.ca Multi-Cook feature allows you to program multiple cycles at one time. For example, if you wish to defrost food first using the microwaving feature, and then cook in Convection mode, you would set each cycle according to their instructions above. -
Page 20: Best Cooking Methods
Best Cooking Methods Use this chart as a guide to cooking common foods. Time shown is based on 425°F (218°C). COMBINATION (Uses both microwave power and heating element) Cooking Food Type Serving Size Time Options/Comments Boneless Chicken Breasts 2 large (6–7 oz./170–200 g each) 20 min. -
Page 21: Cookware Tips
Cookware Tips GEAppliances.ca 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. -
Page 22: Manual Cooking
Manual Cooking Select the best method of cooking Use the following guide to select the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking. — Best method Foods Microwave Combination Convection — Alternate method Appetizers Dips and Spreads —... -
Page 23: Quick Touch Features
Quick Touch Features GEAppliances.ca Beverage Drinks heated with the Beverage feature The Beverage feature heats may be very hot. Remove the container 1 to 3 servings of any beverage. with care. Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts immediately. The serving size is... -
Page 24: Auto Features
Auto Features Defrost by Weight Remove meat from package and place Press DEFROST WEIGHT. on microwave-safe dish. Using the Conversion Guide below, After defrosting, most meats need to enter food weight. For example, press stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, Large roasts should stand for about 3 ounces/544 g). -
Page 25: Other Features
Other Features GEAppliances.ca Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check Press CLOCK. the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK to select AM or PM. Enter time of day. Press CLOCK. Timer When time is up, the oven will signal and Press TIMER. -
Page 26: Microwave Terms
Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: n metal or foil touching the side of the oven. n foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). n metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. -
Page 27: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning GEAppliances.ca Helpful Hints Open the over door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. -
Page 28: Exhaust Feature
Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Lights Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available cool before removing. After breaking the from your local parts store. adhesive seal, remove the bulb by gently turning. -
Page 29: Exhaust Feature
The Exhaust Feature GEAppliances.ca Removing and Cleaning the Filter To remove, slide it to the left/right using the Rinse, shake and let it dry before replacing. tab. Pull it down and out. To replace, slide the filter in the frame slot To clean the grease filter, soak it and then on the left/right of the opening. -
Page 30: If Something Goes Wrong
If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause Comments A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Oven will not start blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into •... - Page 31 Notes...
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Page 33: Product Registration
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) - Page 34 était émis et de communiquer facilement avec vous en our warranty, should the need arise. vertu de votre garantie, si le besoin s’en fait sentir. www.geappliances.ca MAIL TO: REGISTER ON-LINE: P.O. BOX 1780, MISSISSAUGA www.electromenagersge.ca...
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Page 35: Warranty
GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY GEAppliances.ca All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or Staple your receipt here. Proof an authorized Customer Care technician during normal working ® of the original purchase date is hours. For service, call 1-800-561-3344. -
Page 36: Consumer Support
Consumer Support GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.ca Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs.
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