GE EMO3000 User Manual

SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Model:

1000 Watts

EMO3000

Helpful Information

Oven Shelf 32 Care and Cleaning 35

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service 40 GE Service Numbers 42 Warranty Back Cover

GE Appliances

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy 2

Special Notes About Microwaving 6

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 26 Other Features 27

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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.

Do Not Attempt

to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do Not Place

any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do Not Operate

the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

door (bent),

hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

door seals and sealing surfaces.

The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service.

You’ll see it in this easy-touse manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our consumer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave. That’s important, because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time.

Welcome

Write down the model and serial numbers here.

They are on a label inside the oven.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual. You will need it to obtain service under warranty.

Help us

help you

Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual.

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly.

If you received a damaged oven...

immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled “If Something Goes Wrong” before calling. This section helps you solve common problems that might occur.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back of this manual.

Need Help?

Start Here!…Before using your Microwave

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections.

WARNING

• Read and follow the

specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2.

• This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 10.

• Do not mount this

appliance over a sink.

• Install or locate this

appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

• This over-the-range oven

was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36 inches. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.

• Do not cover or block

any openings on the appliance.

• Do not operate this

appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord from General Electric.

• Use this appliance only

for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

• Do not store this

appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

• Keep power cord away

from heated surfaces.

• Do not immerse power

cord or plug in water.

• To reduce the risk of fire

in the oven cavity:

— Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.

— Remove wire twist-ties

and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

— Do not use the oven

for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

— If materials inside oven

should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

• See door surface cleaning

instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.

• This appliance should

be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

• As with any appliance,

close supervision is necessary when used by children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• The metal shelf not

installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall.

• Metal or foil touching the

side of the oven.

• Foil not molded to food

(upturned edges act like antennas).

• Metal, such as twist-ties,

poultry pins, or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels

containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

ARCING

• 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, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

• Do not boil eggs in a

microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Operating the microwave

with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.

• Foods with unbroken

outer “skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

FOODS

• 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. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

• Spontaneous boiling—

Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven, allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrownecked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.

• Don’t defrost frozen

beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Hot foods and steam

can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

• Do not overcook

potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

• Cook meat and poultry

thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F. and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

SAFETY FACT

SUPERHEATED WATER

Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.

Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.

To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

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. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

• If you are not sure if a

dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish.

• Use foil only as directed

in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays

less than 3/4″ high;

remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.

• Plastic cookware—Plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not microwave empty containers.

Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.

• Clean the underside of

the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.

• In the event of a grease

fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.

• Use care when cleaning

the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

• When preparing

flaming foods under the microwave, turn the vent fan on.

• Never leave surface units

beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.

THE VENT FAN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

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.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Filler Panel Kits JX48WH—White JX48BL—Black JX48CT—Bisque

When replacing a 36″

range hood, the filler panel kit fills in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.

For installation between cabinets only; not for endof-cabinet installation. Each

kit contains two 3″-wide

filler panels.

Filter Kits JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside.

Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS—Stainless Steel

When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills in the area between the microwave and the range left by the Hi/Low model.

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Optional Kits

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

1 Door Handle.

Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate.

2 Door Latches.

3 Window with Metal

Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

4 Shelf.

Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor or turntable.

5 Touch Control Panel

Display.

6 Cooktop Lights.

7 Grease Filters.

8 Removable Turntable.

Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

9 Convenience Guide.

NOTE:

Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Features

1000 Watts

Time Features

Time Cooking

Press Enter

TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time. DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time. EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10. ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!

Quick Start

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

Convenience Features

2 3

Sensor Features

Press Enter Option

REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time. POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time. VEGETABLE Starts immediately! more/less time.

Press once (fresh) more/less time. Press twice (frozen) more/less time. Press three times (canned) more/less time —

(on some models).

BEVERAGE Starts immediately! PO TATO Starts immediately! more/less time.

HELP

Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips.

GUIDE ON MICROWAVE

Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.

GUIDES IN BOOK

• Cooking

• Time Defrost

• Reheat

• Snacks

Press Enter Option

DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight (Press once)

COOK Food type 1–9 and weight SNACKS Snack type 1–6 number/weight

Operating Instructions

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. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most cooking will be done on High (power level

10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.

Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food

to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3— the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

Power Level Best Uses

High 10

Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

Med-High 7

Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5

Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3

Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1

Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter.

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.

1 Press TIME COOK or

select Time Defrost.

2 Enter cooking or

defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power

level 1–10. 5 Press START.

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