Oven Shelf Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model# ______________________________ Serial# ______________________________ Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: For your safety, the information in this manual PRECAUTIONS must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, TO AVOID...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Read and follow the • Do not operate this This microwave oven is specific “Precautions to appliance if it has a intended for household Avoid Possible Exposure to damaged power cord or...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this appliance • To reduce the risk of fire in • See door surface cleaning outdoors. Do not use this the oven cavity: instructions in the Care and product near water—for Cleaning section(s) of this —...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave • Metal, such as twist-ties, If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the oven. poultry pins or gold- the CLEAR/OFF pad and Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT • Avoid heating baby food • Do not overcook potatoes. in glass jars, even with the They could dehydrate and lid off. Make sure all infant catch SUPERHEATED WATER food is thoroughly cooked. fire, causing damage Liquids, such as water, Stir food to distribute the...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used If the dish remains cool and • Paper towels, waxed paper in your microwave oven is only the water in the cup and plastic wrap can be suitable for microwaving. heats, then the dish used to cover dishes in Most glass casseroles,...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as • Plastic cookware—Plastic Follow these guidelines: directed in this manual. cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe When using foil in the microwave cooking is very plastics only and use microwave oven, keep the useful, but should them in strict compliance...
Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits For installation between Available at extra cost from JX48WH—White cabinets only; not for your GE supplier, or see the JX48BL—Black end-of-cabinet installation. GE Service numbers. Each kit contains two When replacing a 36” range 3” wide filler panels.
Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1 Door Handle. Pull to 4 Shelf. Lets you 8 Removable Turntable. open the door. The door microwave several Turntable and support must be securely foods at once.
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the convenience features. Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK I &...
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Press this pad and any Before you begin, check • Cooking feature pad for usage the guide located on the •...
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Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the cooking. The power levels food. An example of this on the microwave oven can is shown with power level be compared to the surface 3—the defrost cycle.
Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave for Lets you change power any time up to 99 minutes levels automatically during and 99 seconds. cooking. Here’s how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you 1 Press TIME COOK.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
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Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt.
Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the Defrosting Tips length of time you select. See • Foods frozen in paper or the Defrosting Guide for plastic can be defrosted in suggested times. the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, Power level 3 is automatically pierced or vented AFTER food set, but you may change this...
Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min.
Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooking time for 1 –6 changed as time is counting minutes. down. Press POWER LEVEL and 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.
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Snacks (on some models) The Snacks feature 3 Enter the number of items automatically sets the or the food weight in microwaving times and ounces. power levels to warm a 4 Press START. variety of snack foods. Hint: You can press 1 Press SNACKS.
Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time Conversion Guide feature gives you two ways If the weight of food is to defrost frozen foods. stated in pounds and Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME ounces, the ounces must once for Auto Defrost or be converted to tenths (.1) twice for Time Defrost.
Operating Instructions Sensor Features Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features… The Sensor Features Covered detect the increasing Dry off dishes so they don’t humidity released mislead the sensor. • The proper containers and during cooking. The covers are essential for oven automatically •...
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Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Feature Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time 1 Follow package instructions, using Time If you find that the brand of Cook if the package is less popcorn you use underpops (less time) (more time)
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Operating Instructions Sensor Features Reheat How to Use the Reheat Some Foods Not Feature Recommended For Use 1 Place covered food in With Reheat the oven. Press REHEAT. It is best to use Time Cook The oven starts for these foods: immediately.
Sensor Cooking (on some models) Sensor Cooking gives you If food is undercooked after easy, automatic results with the countdown, use Time a variety of foods. Cook for additional cooking time. 1 Place covered food in the oven. How to Change the Automatic Settings 2 Press the COOK pad.
Operating Instructions Sensor Features Sensor Cooking (on some models) Vegetable If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time 1 Place covered food in Cook for additional cooking the oven. Press the food time. Sensor Cooking gives you easy, pad. (For vegetables, automatic results with a variety press the VEGETABLE pad How to Change the...
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Potato (on some models) 1 Pierce potato skin with How to Change the fork and place potato in Automatic Settings the oven. You can adjust the cooking 2 Press POTATO. The oven time for all foods to suit starts immediately. your personal taste.
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY”...
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. Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, To redisplay the clock, press and hold 0 for about repeat.
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Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a When time is up, the oven minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off the used at any time, even timer signal, press TIMER when the oven is operating.
Child Lock-Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls, press and hold microwave from being CLEAR/OFF for about three accidentally started or seconds. When the control used by children. panel is locked, an “L”...
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Surface Light Press to turn the surface On some models, there is light on or off. a night light option. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off.
Shelf How to Use the Shelf Food microwaves best when Notice: Only use When Microwaving placed on the turntable or microwave shelf when on the shelf reheating on more than in the lower position. one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in the microwave.
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Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf and Reheating • To reheat on 2 levels • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Switch places after 1/2 time. 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time.
Helpful Information Microwave Terms 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. •...
Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Removable Turntable and...
How to Clean the Outside Case CleanSteel We recommend against Clean the outside of the Use a clean, soft, light and using cleaners with microwave with a sudsy lightly dampened cloth, then ammonia or alcohol, cloth. Rinse and then dry. dry thoroughly.
Replace with the same size 2 Remove the screw at the GE supplier. and type bulb. left of the light cover and lower the cover. 4 Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven.
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The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has a metal Models that recirculate air Charcoal Filter (on some models) reusable grease filter. back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter For this reason, the filter...
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Order Part No. that helps remove smoke 6–12 months, depending on WB06X10823 from your and odors. hood usage). See “Optional GE supplier. Kits,” page 9, for more information. To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal Push the filter at the bottom...
If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. •...
If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Things That Are Normal • Moisture on the oven door • TV-radio interference and walls while cooking. might be noticed while Wipe the moisture off with using the microwave. a paper towel or soft cloth. Similar to the interference caused by other small •...
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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.
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