GE WES1130 Owner's Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Convenience Features ..23–26 Features of Your Microwave Oven ..12–15 Microwave Terms ... . .30 Other Features ... .27–29 Time Features .
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful...
Page 3 See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual. GE does not support any servicing of this microwave oven, except as described by the Consumer Support section of this manual. Do not attempt to service the microwave oven yourself.
Page 4: Microwave Oven
Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example,...
Page 5 — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ge.com Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
Page 7 When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. ge.com Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully.
Page 8: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
Page 9: Adapter Plugs
You should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance. ge.com (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Align large...
Page 10: Extension Cords
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too. WARNING!
Page 11: Save These Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 12 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts...
Page 13 Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. ge.com...
Page 14 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Features Convenience Features...
Page 15: Cooking Controls
Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Power level 1–10 Enter Option Starts immediately! 3.5 oz. or 3 oz. Starts immediately! 8 oz., 12 oz., 16 oz. or 4 oz. Food type 1–4 Serving size Food type 1–6 Serving size Food weight ge.com...
Page 16 Select desired power level 1–10. Press STARTPAUSE. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
Page 17 Press TIME COOK again. Enter the second cook time. Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) Press START/PAUSE. At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down. ge.com...
Page 18 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
Page 19 3 tablespoons water. 3 to 5 min. In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Cut in half and remove fibrous 5 to 9 min. membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. ge.com...
Page 20 About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST. Enter defrosting time. Press START/PAUSE. Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
Page 21 3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe per lb. dish breast-side-down. After half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1–2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting. ge.com...
Page 22 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Page 23 Press BEVERAGE once for an 8 oz. beverage, twice for a 12 oz. beverage, three times for a 16 oz. beverage or four times for a 4 oz. beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. ge.com...
Page 24 About the convenience features. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Beverage 2 Pasta 3 Vegetables 4 Dinner Plate Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT. Select food type 1–4 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). For food types 1–3, press 1–4 to reheat 1–4 servings.
Page 25 Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Use microwave-safe casserole or 1–4 bowl. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving. ge.com...
Page 26 About the convenience features. Guide Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.
Page 27 Select your desired cooking program. Press START/PAUSE. The Delay Start time will be displayed. The oven will automatically start at the delayed time. The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. ge.com...
Page 28: About The Other Features
About the other features. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOC will be displayed.
Page 29 Enter the amount of time you want to count down. Press KITCHEN TIMER. When the time is up, the kitchen timer will signal. NOTE: To clear the kitchen timer while it is in countdown mode, press and hold KITCHEN TIMER for 3 seconds. ge.com...
Page 30: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Page 31 To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place. ge.com...
Page 32 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth.
Page 33: Troubleshooting Tips
CLEAR/OFF was pressed accidentally. Food weight not entered after pressing AUTO DEFROST. Food type not entered after pressing REHEAT or COOK. ge.com What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Page 34: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
Troubleshooting tips. Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.
Page 35 We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. Return the product to the retail location where it was purchased. What GE Will Not Cover: Customer instruction. This owner’s manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Page 36: Consumer Support
Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations...

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