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Best of all, you'll experience You'll see it in this easy-t(_- Welcome to the GE thmily. these \values each time you use manual and you'll hear We're proud of our quality use your microwave. That's it in the fi-iendly voices...
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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING " Read and fi311ow the • Do not operate this specific "Precautions appliance if it has a Avoid Possible Exposure damaged power cord to Excessive Microwave plug, if it is not working Enet'gy" on page 2. properly, or if it has tx.en damaged...
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• See door surtace ,, Do not cover or block • 'lb reduce the risk of fire cleaning insmlctions any openings on the in the oven cavity: the Care and Cleaning appliance. - Do not overcook tbod. section(s) of this manual. "Do not store this...
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING * Metal, such as twist-ties, Arcing is the microwave poultry pins, or gold- term fbr sparks in the th_CLEAB/OFF_ rimmed dishes, in the oven. Arcing is caused microwave. * Metal or tbil touching side of the oven.
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'L!J "Don't defl-ost fl-ozen '*Avoid heating baby todd in glass jars, even with beverages in narrow- the lid die Make sure all necked bottles (especially intant todd is thoroughly carbonated beverages). cooked. Stir todd to Even if the container distribute the heat evenly.
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WA V1NG Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool "Paper towels, waxed used in your micro)wave only the water in the paper plastic _*gr'ap oven is suitable heats, then the dish can be used to cover is microwave-saSh.
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I.,I • Plastic cookvrare--Plastic " Use ibil only as Folh)w these guidelines: directed in this manual. cookware designed I Use microwave_atb dinners may be microwave cooking plastics only and use microwaved in fbil trays very useflal, but should them in strict compliance less than 3/4"...
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Hi/Low JX81D--Recirculating width to provide a custom Charcoal Filter Kit model. built-in appearance. Filter kits are used when Available at extt_a cost fl-om the microwave oven cannot your GE supplien be vented to the outside.
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l atures of"Your Microwave (77troughout this man_lal, f_at'ur_ and appearance may vary[tom your model.) 6 Grease Filters, 1 Door Handle, Pull 3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows open the doon ']'he 7 RemovableTurntable. door must be securely cooking to be viewed 'Ihrntable and support latched...
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, jkatur_ and appearance may vary.[tom your model.) Youcan microwave by time or with the DEFROST convenience AUTO/TIME features, POWER 30 SEC. Time Features _meCookmg IME COOl( I& II (Press once or twice) Amount ot cooking time.
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POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT DEFROST Convenience Features POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time 3.5 oz. 3.ooL 1.7_oL Starts immediately! 1-3 servings Food type 1-6 1-3 servings...
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Variable power levels add to "equalize" or tr'ansi;..r heat to the inside of the flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels ibod. An example of this is on the microwave oven shown with power level 3---- can be compared to the the defi-ost cycle.
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Time I atures Time CookI Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here's how to do it: Power level 10 (High) 1 Press TIME COOK. is automatically set, but you may change...
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Cooking Guide ]br 7 me Cook I & H NOTE: Usepower level High (10)unlessotherwise noted, 6 to 9 rain., 1 lb. 1,1 1 V_-qt.oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup waten Me&High 5 to 7 min. lO-oz, package In 1-qt. casserole. 9 to 11 min.
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5 to 7 min. In 1<It. casserole, place 2 tablespoons watel2 3 to 4 min. In 2Nt. oblong glass baking dish, place )er ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, 1/4 cup x*ratm: Rearrange after half of time.
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7 me I atures Defrostinglips Allows you to defrost the length of time "Foods frozen in paper select. See the Defrosting plastic can be defrosted Guide fbr suggested times. in the package. Tightly Power level 3 is automati- closed packages should cally set, but you may be slit, pierced...
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Dq'rosting Guide 1 rain. 3 to 5 rain. 6 to 8 rain. 5 to 7 rain. Place block in casserole, 'l\lrn over and break up after half the time. 3 to 6 rain. 2 to 5 rain. Place unopened package in oven.
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7 me I atures The power level can be This is a quick way to set changed as time is cooking time for 1-6 minutes, counting down. Press Press one of the Express POWER LEVEL and Cook pads (fi-om 1 to 6) enter 1-10.
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Convenience b atures To add time: How to Use the Popcorn Feature After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after I Follow package instnlc- the oven starLs fbr an extra tions, using Time Cook 20 seconds. the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger Press 9 again to add...
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Convenience b atures The Reheat fbature reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 1 to 3 servings of many 3 sewings. previously cooked foods. 4 Press S'IART. I Press REHEA'E NOTE:Theservingsize may be changed or added after 2 Select fi_od type 1-6 for pressingSTART Press...
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Deflx)st Auto/Time fbature gives you two ways to defrost fl-ozen tbods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once Auto Defrost or twice tbr Time Defl-ost. Use Auto Deti-ost tbr meat, poultry fish. Use Time Defrost fbr most other flx)zen fbods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give...
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Other I atures To remind you that you have fbod in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Press to enter the time of I Press CLOCK.
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The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1-5 fbr slow to iast scroll speed. To turn the clock display 'lb redisplay the clock, off, press and hold 0 fbr repeat.
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Other l+ atures Timer On/Off operates When time is up, the oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off the used at any time, even timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. when the oven is operating. NOTE:The timer indicator I Press...
To lock or unlock You may lock the control panel to prevent controls, press hold CLEAR/OFF tk)r about microwave fi-()m being CLEAR three seconds. When accidentally started or used by children. control panel is locked, "L" will be displayed to the extreme right.
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Microwave Terms Arcing is the microwave term fi_r sparks in the oven. Arcing caused • metal or flail touching the side of the oven. • tbil that is not molded to fbod (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as twist ties, pouln T pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
Care and Cleaning NOTE:Be certain the power An occasional thorough is off before cleaning any wiping with a solution part of thisoven. baking soda and x,rater keeps inside fresh. Walls, Floor,Inside Window, Removable Turntable and Metal and Plastic Parts on Turntable Support the Door 'ib prevent...
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Care and Cleaning BoUom Case Clean the outside of the ,ain_cle_e_w_ microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. ControlPanel and Door Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom o_ten. Wipe with a damp ch)th.
Light Bulb Replacement 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be I To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power replaced are cool befbre at the main fuse or circuit removing. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove breaker panel or pull the plug.
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The Exhaust I ature The veto tan has 2 metal Models that recirculate reusable grease filters. back into the room also use a charcoal filter. metal filters trap For this reason, the filters grease released by fbods must ALWAYS be in place x_hen the hood is used.
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If the model is not vented charcoal filter should to the outside, the air will be replaced when it is be recirculated through noticeably dirty disposable charcoal filter discolored (usually after that helps remove smoke 6 to 12 months, depending and odors.
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B 'ore You Call Service '* Replace fuse or reset circuit breakel: A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. '*Unplug the microwave oven, then plug Power surge. it back in. Plug not fully inserted "...
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I.,I • 'tY-radio interterence • Steam or vapor escaping from around the doon might be noticed while using the microwave. • Light reflection around Similar to the intert;_rence door or outer case. caused by other small • Dimming oven light and appliances, it does not change in the blower...
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"Ask Our'[;..am ot Expert€"' your q_mstions, and so much more... Or call 800.GE.CARES Expert GE repair selMce is only one step ax*ray ti-om (800.432.2737) during not_mal business hout_. wwvv.GEAppliances.com your doo_: Get on-line and schedule your setwice at your 800.GE.CARES...
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irga Instructions contained Individuals qualified in this manual cover to service their own procedures to be appliances can have www.GEAppliances.com performed by any user. parts or accessories sent Other servicing generally directly to their home. 8OO.626.2OO2 should be referred (VISA, MasterCard Discovei- cards are to qualified service personnel.
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Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). * Service trips to your home to teach "Failure of the product if it is misused, how to use the product. used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
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