Page 1: Table Of Contents
The Controls on Your Microwave ......12 Time Cooking............15 Automatic Cooking..........21 Other Features............24 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning..........27 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service (Problem Solver)..........29 GE Service Numbers..........34 Warranty ..........Back Cover ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 GE Appliances...
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using For Your Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Page 3 Welcome Welcome to the GE family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience proud of our quality products and these values each time you use your we believe in dependable service. microwave. That’s important, You’ll see it in this easy-to-use because your new microwave will manual and you’ll hear it in the...
Page 4 Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Safety Precautions •...
Page 5: Save These Instructions
• To reduce the risk of fire in the • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and oven cavity: Cleaning section(s) of this guide. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic • This appliance should be or other combustible materials serviced only by qualified service are placed inside the oven while...
Page 6: Special Notes About Microwaving
Important Safety Information Special Notes About Microwaving Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for • Metal, such as twist ties, poultry sparks in the oven. Arcing is pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in If you see arcing, press the caused by: the microwave.
Page 7 • Spontaneous boiling—Under • Hot foods and steam can cause SAFETY FACT burns. Be careful when opening certain special circumstances, SUPERHEATED WATER liquids may start to boil during or any containers of hot food, Microwaved water and shortly after removal from the including popcorn bags, cooking other liquids do not always microwave oven.
Page 8 Important Safety Information Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Make sure all cookware used in your • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for Cookware microwave oven is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the microwaving. Most glass casseroles, package for proper use. If you use a meat cooking dishes, measuring cups, •...
Page 9: Grounding Instructions
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware Follow these guidelines: designed for microwave cooking 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only is very useful, but should be used and use them in strict compliance carefully. Even microwave-safe with the cookware manufacturer’s plastic may not be as tolerant of recommendations.
Page 10 Important Safety Information Grounding Instructions Use of Adapter Plugs You should have the circuit checked by Usage situations where appliance’s a qualified electrician to make sure the power cord will be disconnected receptacle is properly grounded. (Adapter plugs not permitted infrequently.
Page 11: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave Features 5 Removable Turntable. Turntable 1 Door Latches. Wattage: and support must be in place 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen 600 Watts when using the oven. The allows cooking to be viewed turntable may be removed for while keeping microwaves cleaning.
Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven You can microwave AUTO by time or DEFROST with the convenience QUICK POWER LEVEL features Time Features Allows you to cook by time. Press Enter NUMBER PADS Amount of Cooking Time AUTO DEFROST Amount of (Press twice) Defrosting Time...
Page 13: Convenience Features
GUIDES IN BOOK GUIDE ON MICROWAVE • Cooking Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. • Time Defrost FROZEN DINNER POPCORN BEVERAGE PIZZA PLATE FRESH BAKED AUTO VEG. POTATO DEFROST Convenience Features...
Page 14 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Some foods may have better flavor, How to Change the Power Level texture or appearance if one of the The power level may be changed lower settings is used. You may POWER before setting the cooking time. LEVEL wish to use a lower power level 1 Press POWER LEVEL.
Page 15: Time Cooking
Time Features Time Cooking Cook 1 Cook 2 Allows you to microwave for Lets you change power levels any time up to 59 minutes and automatically during cooking. 99 seconds. Here’s how to do it: Power level Hi is automatically set, 1 Change the power level if you but you may change it for more don’t want full power for Cook 1.
Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cooking NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. glass baking dish, place 1/4 Med-High (7) cup water. (frozen spears) 10-oz.
Page 17 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 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. per ear If corn is in husk, use no water;...
Page 18: Time Features
Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the Defrosting Tips length of time you select. See the • Foods frozen in paper or plastic Defrosting Guide for suggested can be defrosted in the package. AUTO DEFROST times.
Page 19: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 20 to 45 sec. Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 9 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.
Page 20 Operating Instructions Time Features Quick Set Allows you to start cooking by By pressing QUICK SET up to pressing just 1 pad. 10 times you can set cooking time up to 5 minutes. Cooking times Each time you press the QUICK will always be at power level Hi.
Page 21: Automatic Cooking
Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged Press POPCORN once for a microwave popcorn weighing 3.5 ounce package or twice for a 1.75 or 3.5 ounces. 1.75 ounce package. Follow package instructions. POPCORN 1 Place the package of popcorn in the center of the turntable.
Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Dinner Plate The Dinner Plate feature reheats a Press DINNER PLATE. The oven plate of previously cooked food. starts immediately. Be sure to cover the plate with plastic wrap. DINNER PLATE Fresh Vegetable Use the Fresh Vegetable feature Press FRESH VEG.
Page 23 Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry • During defrost, the oven signals. and fish. Use Time Defrost for At each signal, turn food over. most other frozen foods. Remove defrosted meat or shield AUTO DEFROST warm areas with small pieces of Auto Defrost automatically sets the foil.
Page 24: Other Features
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model Has Clock Press CLOCK/AUTO START to 1 Press CLOCK/AUTO START enter the time of day or to check once for 12 hour clock, twice for the time of day while microwaving. 24 hour (military) clock. CLOCK AUTO START 2 Enter time of day.
Page 25 Pause/Clear Press once to pause cooking (all settings will still be saved). Press START to continue cooking. Press twice to stop and erase your PAUSE cooking settings. CLEAR Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to To lock or unlock the controls, prevent the microwave from being press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR accidentally started or used by...
Page 26: Helpful Information
Helpful Information Microwave Terms Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Arcing • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). •...
Page 27: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints Opening the oven door a few UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE minutes after cooking helps air out CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Page 28 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Case. Clean the outside of the Outside microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the Do not use cleaners window clean with a damp cloth. containing ammonia or Control Panel and Door.
Page 29: If Something Goes Wrong
If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Oven Will Not • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home may be Come On blown or the circuit breaker tripped. •...
Page 30 If Something Goes Wrong All These Things Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven • Steam or vapor escaping from • Some TV-radio interference might around the door. be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the • Light reflection around door or interference caused by other small outer case.
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Page 34: Ge Service Numbers
GE Service Numbers We’ll be there! GE Answer Center ® Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE ® GE major appliance, GE Answer Answer Center service is open 800.626.2000 ® Center information service is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 35 800-626-2002 parts or accessories sent directly procedures to be performed by any to their home. The GE parts system user. Other servicing generally provides access to over 47,000 should be referred to qualified parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal service personnel.
Page 36: Warranty
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164D3370P001 JE635 Printed in Korea Pub.

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