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Safety Information ..2–6 Owner’s Manual KOR-220S Operating Instructions Auto Features ....12 Microwave Terms ... .18 Other Features .
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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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www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. s Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold- Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Arcing is caused by: s Recycled paper towels containing small metal s Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE s Cookware may become hot because of heat Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass transferred from the heated food. Pot holders casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle the cookware.
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www.GEAppliances.com 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 If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the it is your personal responsibility and obligation risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire to have it replaced with a properly grounded...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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—...
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1200 Watts Features of the Oven Optional Accessories Door Latches. Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows to convert this oven to a built-in wall oven. cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
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About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time...
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About changing the power level. www.GEAppliances.com The power level may be entered or Rest periods (when the microwave energy changed immediately after entering the cycles off) give time for the food to time for Time Cook or Express Cook. “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food.
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About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz.
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www.GEAppliances.com Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Allows you to defrost for a selected length s Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained defrosted in the package. Closed packages in the About the auto feature section.) should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted.
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About the time features. Express Cook The power level can be changed as time This is a quick way to set cooking time for is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and 1–6 minutes. enter 1–10. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
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About the sensor features. www.GEAppliances.com Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. s The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking. Covered s Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
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About the sensor features. Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide To use the Popcorn feature: a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Follow package instructions, using If you find that the brand of popcorn you Time Cook if the package is less than use underpops or overcooks consistently, 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
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www.GEAppliances.com Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 4–36 ounces How to Change the Automatic Settings of previously cooked foods or a plate of To reduce time by 10%: leftovers. After pressing REHEAT, press 1 immediately Place covered food in the oven. Press after the oven starts.
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About the other features. Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
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www.GEAppliances.com Clock Press to enter the time of day. Press CLOCK. Enter the time of day. Select AM or PM. Press START or CLOCK. To check the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.
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About the other features. Display On/Off To turn the clock display on or off, press and hold 0 for about 3 seconds. The Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use. Beeper Volume The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.com 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;...
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