Do not mount this appliance over a sink. s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. s This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. s Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement,...
Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. s Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” s If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup...
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. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.
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 TIME COOK Press once or twice TIME DEFROST...
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About the time features. Time Cook 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.
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About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use High power level (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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Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound) 1–2 4–5 6–7 9–10 12–13 14–15 30 seconds. Guide on microwave-safe dish. over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil. stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.
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Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. Vented s 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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1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Use only with prepackaged Place the package of popcorn in the microwave popcorn weighing center of the microwave. 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice Press POPCORN. The oven starts in succession on the same food immediately.
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4–16 oz. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 8–32 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable. 4–16 oz. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 2–8 pieces ge.com...
REMINDER, then 0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press DELAY START. Enter the time you want the oven to start.
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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, L will appear in the display. ge.com...
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Case Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth.
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. • Open the door and close securely.
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...
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