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Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registration
Auto Cook
Auto Defrost
Auto Reheat
Auto Roast
Auto Start
Auto Simmer
Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services
Control Panel
Cook 'N Watch
Cooking Complete Reminder 8
Delayed Cooking
Exhaust Fan
Extension Cords
Features
Grease Filter
Grounding Instructions
Hold Time
Light Bulb Replacement
Microwaving Tips
29
4
Minute/Second Timer
Model and Serial Numbers
2
19-24
Oven Shelf
16, 17
Power Levels
14, 15
Precautions
12, 13
Problem Solver
11
Recipes, Cooking Tips
13
Safety Instructions
Temperature Cook
28,29
31
Temperature Probe
Time Cook
6.7
10
Time Defrost
Warranty
9
6,29
29
8
29
29
9
28
The el~tric output
of this microwave oven
is 750 watk~
3
9
5, 26,2;
9-12
2-5
2-5
11
11-13
10
18
Back Cover
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- Page 1 Power Levels 9-12 Precautions Problem Solver 21.;: Recipes, Cooking Tips Safety Instructions Temperature Cook Temperature Probe 11-13 Time Cook Time Defrost Warranty Back Cover GEAmwer CetieP 8~.B6.2W The el~tric output of this microwave oven is 750 watk~ *IEC-~5 Test Procedure...
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Page 2: Help Us Help You
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label inside the oven. -
Page 3: Microwaving Tips
–Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven udess in a special microwave popcorn accessory or udess you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. - Page 4 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed jars-wti explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven codd result in injury. c Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids;...
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Page 5: Optional Accessory
Do not use shelf with Automatic Cooking feature. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessory Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. J~lA Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. - Page 6 Should this happen, the fan can not be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.
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Page 8: Features
Features of Your Microwave Oven Cooting Complete Reminder (For all cooking fe~ures except Auto Roast Code 4.) 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 touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. -
Page 9: Delayed Cooking
How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions: . It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. . It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy. -
Page 10: Cook 'N Watch
Cooting by~me Time Cook I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High)~or change power level automatically. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for mole flexibility. -
Page 11: Auto Start
Step 1: Touch AU~ START pad (instead of START pad). Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program. -
Page 12: Power Levels
Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast - up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking. -
Page 13: Auto Simmer
Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. . Insert probe as described on page 12. Final Temp. -
Page 14: Auto Reheat
Auto Reheat Auto Reheat lets you touch just 3 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heak, this feature automatically adjusk the oven’s heating time to various... -
Page 15: Containers And Covers
Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor. -
Page 16: Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost guide on the following page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). -
Page 17: Auto Defrost Guide
Auto Defrost Guide MCOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT Chops 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Ground Meat 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Beef Patties 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Roast 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Ribs 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Steak 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Stew 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Whole Chicken 0.1 -5.0 lbs. -
Page 18: Time Defrost
The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quic~y thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruib and frozen dinnem. - Page 19 Automatic Cooting The Auto Cook feature eliminates your need to lookup cooking times in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
- Page 20 How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 afier any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 20 % less time than the code would regularly provide. For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done than you like it, set code 41 next time and you’ll get 20% shorter cooking time.
- Page 21 . Be sure the outside of the cooking contiiner and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
- Page 22 Automatic Cooting Control Guide Do not o~en oven door during Auto cycle: When oven signals~nd time, counting down, is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START pad. Match the amount of food to the size of the container.
- Page 23 Auto Cook Food Code Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle. turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty stew Meats, Poultry, Seafood Chicken pieces Ibs.) (Up to 21/2 Whole chicken 3 Ibs.) (Up to Fish fillets (1 lb.) Meat loaf (lfi lbs.)
- Page 24 Automatic Cooting Meat and Main Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—27 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons dry minced onions 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 3 tablespoons ketchup...
- Page 25 Automatic Cooting Vegetible and fruit Recipes Zsty Squash and Tomatoes Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—15 min. Makes 4 Servings 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow squash, thinly...
- Page 26 The two position wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in vour Suacemaker” microwave oven More ~han one food maybe heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time. When microwaving with the oven...
- Page 27 How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food Using Time Cook Note: Use of metal shelf with Auto Reheat is N~ recommended. Two plates of leftovers maybe reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Page 28: Care And Cleaning
Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High-intensity, 40-watt bulbs (40SllN/1), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. -
Page 29: Adapter Plugs
Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt GE bulb (WB02X4235) available from your GE supplier. Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. You... - Page 30 Light reflection around door or outer case. Ifyouneed more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” /800.626.2000 / consumer information service sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad.
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Page 31: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assisunce from GE, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES GE Consumer Service professional wdl provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient... - Page 32 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No.