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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. _k WARNING! For your safetg, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
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www.GEAppliances.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual }_:_ D o not mount this _ Do not immerse power appliance over a sink. cord or plug in water. }_ To reduce the risk of fire /_:_ T his ovm_the-r'ange oven...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct _epmb&m. /_:_ Foil not molded to tood Arcing is the microwave term fbr sparks in the oven. Arcing (upturned edges act like is caused antennas).
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www.GEAppliances.com _ Spontaneous boiling-- SUPEBHEATEDWATER Under certain special Microwaved water and other circumstances, liquids liquids do not always bubble may start m boil during when they reach the boiling shortly after removal fi-om point. They can actually get the microwave oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWA V E-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used N Do not use recycled paper ill your microwave oven producks. Recycled paper suitable fbr microwaving. towels, napkins and waxed Most glass casseroles, cooking paper can contain metal...
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www.GEAppliances.com }_ Plastic cookware - Plastic /_;_ " Boilable" cooking pouches cookware designed tightly ch)sed plastic microwave cooking is very hags should be slit, pierced usefill, but should be used or vented as directed care_tlly. Even microwave- package. Ii they are not, sa:[k' plastic may not be as plastic...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance mnst be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire tbr the electric current.
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www.GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The t_an will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan t;t.amre). Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent t_an is in use. /_:_ C lean the underside of the microwave often.
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Aboutoptionalkits. OPTIONAL KITS Filter Kits JX81B- Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are tlsed when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. Available at extra cost fl-om your GE snpplim:...
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About the features of your microwave oven. ww_.GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Features of theOven DoorHandle. Pull to ()pen Sheff, Lets microu_ave the dooE '111e door must several fi)ocks at once. ForKl microwaves best be securely latched...
About the features of your microwave oven. Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. CookingControls Tnme and Auto Features Press Enter TIME COOK I& II Amouot o f cookiog time Press once or twice AUTO/I"IME DEFROST Amouot o f defrostiog time Press twice...
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About changing the power level www.GEAppliances.com Variable power levels acld flexibility to microwave cooking, The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the sllrtace uniks on a range. High (power level 10) or flfll power is the tastest way m cook and gives you 100% powel: Each power level gives you micro,a_ave energy a certain percent of the time.
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About the time features. time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time tip to 99 minutes 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it tbr more flexibility. You may open the door during TIMECOOKto check...
ww_.GEAppliances.com Cooking Guide for time Cook I and time Cook II NOTE: Use power level High (19) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Comments 1 lb. 6 to 9 rob1., In 1½-qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup _-atel: 10_)z package 5 to 7 rain.
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About the time features. Amount Comments 10-oz package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 rain. In 2<It. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in per ear husk, use no water;...
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ww_.GEAppliances.com Time Defrost Allows you to deti-ost fbr the length of time you [-11 select. See the De(i'osting Guide fbr suggested times. Power level 3 is automatically set, but you change this fbr more flexibility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising...
About the time features. Defrosting Guide Time Comments 1 rain. 3 to 5 rain. Fish_d $oafood Fillets, froze_i_i_i 6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 rain. Place block in ca.,semle. 'Ibm over and break tip after half the time. Frui_ 3 to 6 min.
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www.GEAppliances.com Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one oi the Express Cook pads (fi-om 1 to 6) fk>r 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level For example, press the 2 pad ii_r 2 minutes cooking time.
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About the auto features. Auto Defrost Auto Defrostautomatically scqs the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results fbr meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds. /""For best results, remove ibod fi-om the package, place food directly on the deli-ost rack and place the rack on the turntable.
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About the sensor features, www.GEAppliances.com Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically at!justs the cooking time to various types and Covered of _k)od. amounts The proper containers and covers are essential best sensor cooking.
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About the sensor features. .o.oor. iii!i _!i!! .o_,o_o,.oPepoorn_ot i!_i_ii!ii! if!! i!_iiiii_ii <thepackage,slessth _!_!i!_il ioo:o:_,oo inthan 3_' °unces center o_ the m_rowave Place the pa_kage °_p°p Press POPCORN f_)r a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz) bag of popcorn. The oven starts mm_ediately. NOTE: Do not use the If you open the door while POPCORNis displayed, metal shelf when using...
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www.GEAppliances.com Beverage Press BEVERAGE once to heat an 8-10 oz cup of cott;t,e or other beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Reheat How to Use the Reheat feature: gift{ P ace the cup ot liquid or covered tbod in the...
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About the sensor features. Sensor Cooking Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces Place covered tbod in the oven. Press the VEGETABLE i_!!::fbod pad. For vegetab es, press once thr fresh vegetables, twice for fi-ozen vegetables, or three times for camaed vegetables. For chicken or fish, press CHICKEN/FISH pad once...
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Other features your model may have. ww_.GEAppliances.com Custom CUSTOM pad allows to save your most fl-cquently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) 'lb set and save a setting: _;_; Press the CUSTOM pad. Set the amount of cooking time.
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Other features your model may have. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking tip to 24 hours. {_, Select the cr_-_king or deti'osting t;,.ature you wish to delay; then enter the cooking or defi-ostmg Ume.
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ww_.GEAppliances.com Reminder The Reminderfbature can be used like an alarm clock, and can be used at any time, even when oven is operating. Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later. Press REMINDER. _i_Enter/_ time you want. the oven to remind _!3_ you.
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Other features your model may have. Turntable l_'or best cooking results, leaw turntable It can be turned offibr large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or oft] Sometimesthe turntable can becometoo hot to touch, Be carefid touching the turntable during and aider cooking.
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www.GEAppliances.com Options Press the OPTIONSpad multiple times to cycle through the available options. Auto Nite Light The Auto Nite Lightcan be set to come on and go ott at desired times. 'lb set the timer: _£_@ Press 1. {Enter the time of day tbr the light to come on. {_g{ Select AM or PM.
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Other features your model may have. Sheff Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level. Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavily, How to Use the Sheff...
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www.GEAppliances.com Shelf and Reheating @Toreheaton2 levels @Toreheat 2 dishes onthelowerlevel: Switch places after I/2time Switch places after 1/2 the time. Switch places after 1/2 time...
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Microwave terms. Al_cing is the microwave term for spares in the oven. Al_cing is caused by: /_ the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the micmwave walls. _ metal or toil touching the side of the oven. /_ fi)il tha! is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like antennas).
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.com An occasional thorough wiping with a solution ot baking soda and water keeps the inside fl-esh. NOTE:Be certain the power is offbefore cleaning any Helpful Hints part of this oven, How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor,Inside Window, Metal andPlastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed...
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. HOW to Clean the Outside We recommend a gainstusing cleanerswithammonia oralcohol,astheycandamagetheappearance ofthe microwave oven,If youchoose tousea common household cleaner, f irstapplythecleanerdirectlytoa cleancloth, thenwipe thesoiledarea. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.
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Replacing the light bulbs, www.GEAppliances.com Cooktop Light/Night Light Replacetheburned-out bulbwitha 120volt,20-watt halogen bulb(WB36X10213), available fromyour GE supplier, Remove Sc_'ew _! 'lb replace the bulb(s), first dlsconnect power at tile main [rise or ClrCtllt breaker panel ):_ Remove the screw at the right edge of the light or pull the plug.
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About the exhaust feature. Charcoal Filter The Vent Fan (on some models) The vent tian has 2 metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air hack into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters The metal iilters trap grease released by ibods on...
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Charcoal Filter (on some models) Thecharcoal f iltercannot b ecleaned, I t must b e replaced,Order PartNo.WB2X10733 from your GE supplier, If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal...
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. Possible Causes What ToDo A fuse in your home may Replace fi_seor resx,t be blown or the circuit circuit breakcn breaker tripped.
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ww_.GEAppliances.com Things That Are Normal With YourMicrowave Oven the dooL @Steam or vapor escaping from around @Light reflection around door or outer case. @ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. @Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
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24 hours a day, visit to obtain service under us at wwvcGEAppfiances,com, or carl the warranty. 800.GE. C ARES(800.432.2737). GE Will Replace: Anypart of the microwave oven which iails due to a During this full delect in materials or workmanship.
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafeoperation. ContactUs GEAppliances.com If'you are not satisfied with the seiMce you receive fi'om GE, contact us on our Website wi_ all the details including ymr phone...
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