Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2: Microwave Energy
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, explosion, electric shock, exposure to excessive microwave energy, 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...
Page 3: Arcing
www.GEAppliances.ca IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ■ ■ When using the convection or combination cooking Do not mount this appliance over a sink. functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any become hot.
Page 4: Foods
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! FOODS ■ ■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in less moisture.
Page 5: Microwave-Safe Cookware
www.GEAppliances.ca MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate. Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
Page 6: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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 an If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of your personal responsibility and obligation to electric shock by providing an escape wire for the...
Page 7: Extension Cords
www.GEAppliances.ca 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— The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;...
Page 8: Features Of Your Oven
1000 Watts Features of the Oven Optional Accessories: Door Latch Release Handle. Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Door Latches. Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to convert this oven to a built-in wall oven. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows For 27”...
Page 9 About the cooking features of your microwave/convection oven. www.GEAppliances.ca You can cook by microwave, convection or combination. Selector Dial Cooking Controls Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features Press Turn and push dial to enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice EXPRESS cook/Add 30 sec.
Page 10: Cooking Options
Available cooking options. Microwave Cooking Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically by sensor. Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Cooking Method Heat Source Heat Conduction...
Page 11: Time And Auto Microwave Features
About the time and auto microwave features. www.GEAppliances.ca Time Cook TIME COOK Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave for any time Lets you change power levels automatically URN TO ELECT between 15 seconds and 95 minutes. during cooking.
Page 12 About the time and auto microwave features. Time Defrost DEFROST Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected Defrosting Tips length of time. ■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be URN TO ELECT Press the DEFROST button. defrosted in the package. Closed USH TO NTER packages should be slit, pierced or vented...
Page 13: Changing Power Level
About changing the power level. www.GEAppliances.ca The power level may be entered or Rest periods (when the microwave energy POWER changed immediately after entering the cycles off) give time for the food to time for Time Cook , Time Defrost or Express “equalize”...
Page 14: Sensor Microwave Features
About the sensor microwave features. 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. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
Page 15 www.GEAppliances.ca Cook COOK Cooking Tips Place covered food in the oven and close the door. Press the COOK button. ■ When oven signals and countdown time SELECT FOOD TYPE appears in the is displayed, the door may be opened URN TO ELECT display.
Page 16 About the sensor microwave features. Popcorn POPCORN To use the Popcorn feature: How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Follow package instructions, using Use only with prepackaged Time Cook if the package is less than If you find that the brand of popcorn you microwave popcorn weighing 1.5 oz.
Page 17: Convection Features
About the convection features. www.GEAppliances.ca Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F (110°C to 230°C) may be set. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.
Page 18: Combination Features
About the combination features. Combination Cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F (110°C to 230°C) may be set. For Best Results…...
Page 19: Cookware Tips
Cookware tips. www.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. Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.
Page 20: Cooking Chart
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. ❶ — Best method Foods Microwave Combination Convection ② — Alternate method Appetizers ❶...
Page 21: Other Features
About the other features. www.GEAppliances.ca Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the either open the oven door or press the oven, the oven will display YOUR FOOD IS OFF/CLEAR button. READY and beep once a minute until you Clock LOCK Turn the dial to select AM or PM.
Page 22: Beeper Volume
About the other features. Beeper Volume PTIONS The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press the OPTIONS button once and turn the dial to select mute to loud. Press the URN TO ELECT USH TO NTER dial to enter. Display ON/OFF PTIONS Use to turn your clock display on or off.
Page 23: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. www.GEAppliances.ca Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■...
Page 24: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the 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 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Page 25: Stainless Steel
www.GEAppliances.ca Stainless Steel Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a the surface. clean, hot, damp cloth to remove cleaner. Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Always scrub To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a hot, lightly in the direction of the grain.
Page 26: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Page 27: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
www.GEAppliances.ca Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around TV/radio interference might be noticed the door. while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. appliances, it does not indicate a ■...
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Page 29: Consumer Support 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 30 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE – FICHE D’INSCRIPTION DU PROPRIÉTAIRE Please register your product to enable us to contact you in Veuillez enregistrer votre produit afin de nous permettre de the remote event a safety notice is issued for this product communiquer avec vous si jamais un avis de sécurité concernant and to allow for efficient communication under the terms of ce produit était émis et de communiquer facilement avec vous en our warranty, should the need arise.
Page 31: Warranty
GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ® technician during normal Proof of the original purchase working hours. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit date is needed to obtain service us at www.GEAppliances.ca, or call 1.800.561.3344.
Page 32: Consumer Support
Consumer Support. Problem Solver 1-800-561-3344 For answers call Mabe Canada Inc. In-Home Repair Service 1-800-561-3344 Expert Mabe repair service is only a phone call away. Service Contracts 1-800-461-3636 Now you can have trouble-free and suprise-free service for as long as you own your appliance. While your warranty is still in effect, you can purchase a MABE SERVICE CONTRACT.

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