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THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family. We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to WARNING excessive microwave energy: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING OPERATING SUPER HEATED WATER Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in ■ Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can turn. be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. door open since open-door operation can result It is particularly important that the oven door close in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
Features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts 1 Door Latches 6 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking be removed for cleaning.
Controls You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. SENSOR AUTO COOK TIME MUTE WEIGHT DEFROST TIMER MELT/SOFTEN LOCK Sensor Cooking Melt/ Defrost Pizza Soften Weight/Time Reheat Potato Popcorn Beverage Vegetable Express Cook 30 Sec Timer On/Off Cook Time Power Clock...
About the features Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Cook Time or Express Cook the power level may also be changed during the cooking. 1. Press Cook Time and enter cooking time. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize”...
About the features Cook Time Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 1. Press Cook Time. 2. Enter cooking time. 3. The power level is automatically set to 10, but if you want to reduce it, press Power Level, then select a level from 1 to 9.
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About the features Cooking Guide for Cook Time NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 5 to 8 min., (fresh spears) 1 lb. In 1¼-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) Rotate dish after half of time.
About the features Time Defrost Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a selected length the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted.
About the features Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls 1/4 min. (1 piece) Sweet rolls 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half of time. (approx. 12 oz.) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces 3 to 7 min.
About the features Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time from 1-6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1-6) for 1-6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down.
About the features Humidity Sensor ■ The proper containers and The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts covers are essential for best the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. sensor cooking. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession Covered on the same food portion—it may result in severely...
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About the features Reheat (Sensor Feature) The Reheat feature reheats 8-24 ounces of It is best to use Cook Time for these foods: previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. • Bread products. 1. Place covered food in the oven. Press Reheat. The •...
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About the features Melt/Soften Use Melt/Soften feature to melt/soften food choices by Cooking Guide for Melt/Soften Feature serving. Note: Use power level 10 unless otherwise noted. 1. Place food in the oven and press Melt/Soften pad. Enter Melt or Food Choice Weight Code Soften...
Other Features Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “END” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the Cancel/Off button. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold “0” button Lock Controls for about three seconds.
Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■...
Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is turned off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts Removable Turntable and Turntable Support on the Door...
Troubleshooting Tips PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT COME ON A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, Door not securely closed.
In Order to Make a Warranty Claim: Call GE Appliances at 800 GE CARES (800 432-2737). Have the model number and serial number available. What GE Appliances Will Not Cover: •...
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I want to turn off the beep noise when microwave stops cooking. I had previous model of this same GE Profile and I could turn off the beep. Help!
You can turn off all beeping sounds on the GE Profile PCWK22U1 microwave by pressing the Sound button until MUTE shows on the display.
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@Mr. Anderson I want to mute my beeping sound on my new GE microwave PCWK22U1 but I don't have a sound button
How to set controls to cook food for a certain time AND certain Power level
What ae outside dimensions of GE Profile Microwave Model PCWK22U1WDD?