To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy, follow basic precautions, including the following. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety...
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I See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual. I GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: I Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
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Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS...
When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel. I Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers. I Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens.
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3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of...
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. PACEMAKERS All microwave ovens must meet Federal DHHS and FCC requirements.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
GE & You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. AUTO/TIME DEF. TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 30 SEC. POWER LEVEL Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
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DISPLAY ON/OFF START PAUSE Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press TIME COOK.
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About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
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Vegetable Amount Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled (frozen) 10-oz. package Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes white) (6 to 8 oz.
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Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. I When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. 4 to 6 min.
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About the time features. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 30 SEC. 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.
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section.) There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. I Remove meat from package and place on microwave- safe dish. I Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN FOOD OVER.
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I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
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POPCORN EXPRESS COOK (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
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About the sensor features. REHEAT EXPRESS COOK (less time) (more time) How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on...
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BAKED POTATO VEGETABLE EXPRESS COOK (less time) (more time) Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with a variety of foods (see the Cooking Guide below). NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
About the other features. HELP CLOCK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON/OFF AM/ PM SCROLL SPEED START PAUSE AM/ PM SCROLL SPEED START PAUSE Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints.
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The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later. Press REMINDER. Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select AM or PM. Press REMINDER. When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER to turn it off.
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DISPLAY ON/OFF DISPLAY ON/OFF Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed to the extreme right.
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: I metal or foil touching the side of the oven. I foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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...
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Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth.
Food weight not entered after selecting Auto Defrost. 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.
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Problem “SENSOR ERROR” appears on display “LOCKED” appears in display Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat Possible Causes During Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, Baked Potato, or Vegetable program, the door was opened before steam could be detected. Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time.
Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.
We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. I Return the product to the retail location where it was purchased. What GE Will Not Cover: I Customer instructions. This owner’s manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls.
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