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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ...........2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil..........................................4, 19
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Child Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Panel ..............................................8, 9
Cooking by Time ...................................1 1, 12
Cooking Complete Reminder .....................7
Cooking Guide..............................................23
Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Defrosting Guide .........................................22
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features ............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms..................2O
Heating or Reheating Guide .....................21
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Microwaving Tips ..........................................6
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Levels.....................................6, 10, 11
Program Cooking ...........................................7
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Snacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Turntable .................................................3, 4,7
GE Appliances
Turntable Microwave Oven
Problem SoIver..............................26
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center
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Control Panel ................................................24
Turntable .......................................................24
Adapter Plugs...............................................25
Extension Cords ...........................................26
Grounding instructions.......................25, 26
Services
Consumer
Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................27
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
Warranty . . . . . . . .................................Back Cover
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800.626.2000
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- Page 1 Turntable Microwave Oven Problem SoIver......26 More questions ?...call Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 to Excessive Microwave Energy ...2 Operating Instructions, Tips ......24 “.: .,’.. Control Panel ..........24 Turntable ............24 Aluminum Foil..........4, 19 Auto Defrost ......... . 18, 19 Auto Start .
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Page 2: To Excessive Microwave Energy
Consumer Product Ownership Consumer Affairs Steam or vapor escaping from Registration Card. If you move, or GE Appliances around the door. if you are not the original Appliance Park purchaser, please write to us, Light reflection around door or Louisville, KY 40225 stating model and serial numbers. - Page 3 in opetidtin. ,’,:. . Do not lit power tird hang over e&e’of kble damaged * Read and follow th6 specific “Precautions tti Avoid Possible, Exposure to Excessive Microwave .” ‘‘ Energy” previous This turntable, suppart seated and ~W place. See Grounding fnstrnctions section in the Da not tiowturntable to be restricted w the turntable in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
- Page 4 and Cleting sectioti($) forinstictidnso~ how to is desig?ed orrecomrnended foruse~ the , ~ microwave oven. Plastic cookw~Pl~tic qookware designed for ‘used careMly. Even microwave-safe plastic m~y not be tis t~lerant of overcooking conditions w are longer exposures to overcwhng, thefood and explode microwave oven.
- Page 5 Manager, Consumer Relations We’re proud of our service and want you to be GE Appliances pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the Appliance Park service you receive, here are three steps to follow for Louisville, KY 40225 further help.
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Page 6: Microwaving Tips
MICROWAVING TIPS Make sure all cookware used in your microwave Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass can be used to cover dishes in order to retain casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard moisture and prevent spattering. -
Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN 5. Removable firntable. Turntable must be in place 1. Door Latches. when using the oven. Cooking performance will 2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place. foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. - Page 8 BEVERAGE POPCORN SNACKS ~ REHEAT COOK GUIDE BEHIND DOOR Ex ress Cook -1-5 Minutes 5’ — POWER AUTO START LEVEL START OFF ~...
- Page 9 The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 11. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or weight, then START.
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Page 10: Delayed Cooking
HOW TO USE T~ ~TCHEN T~ER The Kitchen Timer Using a Holding Time The Kitchen Timer has three timing functions: The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. It operates as a minute timer. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes It can be set to delay cooking. -
Page 11: Cooking Guide
Time Cook I Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended amount of time. for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most “How to Change Power Level”... -
Page 12: Auto Start
(continued) The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to To Express Cook your food or beverage: set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10. Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level 10. -
Page 13: Popcorn
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. the package instructions. Close oven door. Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. - Page 14 (continued) How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snacks Codes 5 and 6) NOTE: See the previous page on how to use Step 4: Touch number pad to enter food weight. For Snacks Codes 1 to 4. example, touch 1 and 2 for 12 ounces. After 5 seconds “START”...
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Page 15: Beverage
The Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time. Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods. - Page 16 COOK With the Cook feature, the oven automatically sets The oven calculates cooking time and changes power the cooking times and power levels for you. levels during cooking to give even cooking results. Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch the COOK pad. Touch a number pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired food group.
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Page 17: Defrosting Guide
Time Defrost (Power Level 3) To become better acquainted with the defrost Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a strawberries by following the steps below. microwave oven. -
Page 18: Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in automatically sets the defrosting times and pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide power levels for you. below). Then touch START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power How to Set Auto Defrost check... - Page 19 AUTO DEFROST G~E RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. SECOND SIGNAL WEIGHT STAND T~E FOODS FIRST SIGNAL ! minutes 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield Chops where necessary. Remove defrosted 2 minutes Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate. pieces. 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over.
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Page 20: Glossary Of Microwave Terms
GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, the food should look and tiste will help when you stir cooked portions from the outside to the adapting recipes for microwaving. - Page 21 NOTE: Use Power Level High ( 10) unless otherwise noted. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating Let foods stand a few minutes before serving. already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature.
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Page 22: Power Level
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, before cooking. remove foil and place food in cooking dish for 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened defrosting. - Page 23 Vegetables Comments Amount Time Asparagus In 1 K-qt. oblong glass baking disb, place 1/4 cup water. 8 to 10 min., (frozen spears) Meal-High (7) 10-oz, package In 1 -qt. casserole. spears) 6 to 8 min. Beans I lb. cut in half (fresh green) 7 to 9 min.
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Page 24: Control Panel
.. .,..,, ., ... , Keep your oven clean and sweet- Do not use sharp-edged utensils smelling. Opening the oven door on your oven. The inside and a few minutes after cooking helps outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can air out the inside. -
Page 25: Adapter Plugs
This appliance must be grounding plug can result ii a ~isk of electric shock. grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician In the event of if the grounding instructions are not completely an electrical understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the short circuit, appliance is properIy grounded. -
Page 26: Extension Cords
Dimming oven light and change in blower sound interference caused by other small appliances and may occur while operating at power levels other does not indicate a problem with your oven. than high. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center”/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service... -
Page 27: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance fiat ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched- uled at a time that’s convenient for you. - Page 28 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original...