GE JVM1653WH05, JVM1653SH05, JVM1653SH02, JVM1653SH01, JVM1653BH05 Owner’s Manual

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Models: JVM1650
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Spacemaker Microwave Oven
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Operating Instructions
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READ ALL SAA_2TY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
,_ WARNING!
Foryoursafety,theinformationinthis manualmustbe followed tominimizetherisk offire or explosion, electric shock,ortoprevent property damage,personal injuryorloss of life.
For your safiqy, dm intbrmafion in this manual
mus/be tollowed to minimize /he risk of fire or explosion or to prevem property damage,
PRECA UIYONS perso,,_,l_,_>.or_osso,li_.
Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate 1he oven
/o operate tiffs oven ifil is dmnaged. 1/is with lhe door open parficulariy importan/ ,ince openKloor that the eve11 door
operanon can resul/ close properly and
TO EXCESSIVE 1,1 harmftd exposure tlmt ,here is 1,o
lo illicrowave ellergw, dalllage to tile:
MICROWA_ It is imporlmlr no, to I door (ben,).
ENERGY ,hesali_ly imerlo_ ks.
detk_a_ or tamper with 2 hiJlges and lmches
,broken or loosened _.
Do Not Place any objec_ 3 door seals and sealing between llle oven [i'Oll/ surihces
tace and the door or The Oven Should Not allow soil or cleane_ be adjusled or repaired
residue to accumulate by altvolle excepl on sealing sur[aces
properly qualified
service persOlllle].
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This microwave oven is
ii intended for household
use and is UL listed for installation over electric
and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for tnariue use,
Read and tk)ll()w the specific "Precalltions to
A\ old Possible Exl)osure
to Excessive Mi(row_e Ellergy" on t)_ge 2.
This _q)l)li_m(e must be grom_de(t. Conne(t only to t)roperly grom_ded outlet. See (',rom_di_g
Instru(tions section on t)_ge 9.
l)o not mom_t this _l)l)lian(e over _ sink.
Install or lo(_te this _l)l)lian(e only in
_1CC()17(|_t1/((' Wit]l t]l( +
t)rovided Installation
hlstl;tl( tions.
This ove_=the-ra_ge oven was designed/or use over ranges no wider them 36Y
It m_v be installed over both g_s m_d ele(tri(
(ooki_g eq_it)ment.
I)o not o])erate this appliance it:it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not worki_g t)rol)erly or if it has been damaged or drol)pe(t.
I)o _ot (-over or block any openings on the
al)l)lim we.
Use this al)l)limwe only Jot its i_ten(led use as
des(ribed in this mmmal. Do not [is(' corrosive
(t'_emi(Ms or v_lt)ors in this _ppli_m(e. This
l//i(row_l_e oven is
sl)e(ifi_ ally designed to he_t, (/r_' or cook/oo(t,
and is not i_ten(led
Jk)r l_b()r_tt()_w o17
i_dustrial use.
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t_2AD ALL SAPETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
'_Do not stor( this appliance
Ot/tdoors. Do not rise this
prod/tct lleaF water J(_r
(_K_'tll/ple, ill a wet basell/ellt, l/ear a swimnling pool, llear
a sink or in similar locations.
[_eep power cord awa} ]i'()l//
heated sur/i_ces.
Do llO[ il/lll/erSe power cord
or plug in watel:
®To reduce th( risk of fire ill
the Ot(II Caii|\:
-- Do llOt ov(rcook 1()o(/.
Care/hlly attend appliance M_en pap(l; plasuc or
oth(r combustible materia]s are placed insi(k
th( o_en uhile cooking.
-- Rel//O_e t_Jre t_isVtJes all(]
m(tal handles fi-om paper or plastic con tain(rs behn:e
placing fl/em ill the oven,
-- DO 110[ /IS( tile ot(ii
tot storage purposes. Do I/or leme paper ])rod/lcts,
cooking utensils or R)od ill
the ()*,el/ tx]lel/ I/ot 111t/se.
-- If mamrials inside the oxen ignit(, keep tl/e o_en door
closed, t/Irll tile ()x(n o1] and disc(mn(ct th( power
cord, or sht/t oJ] power at
th( ills( or circufi breaker panel If th( door is
op(n(d, th( fir( mW spr(ad.
--Do l/()[/lSe the S(llsor
Features mice in
S/ICCeSS1OI/ Oil [he _lll/(
tbod portion. I['fi)od is undercooked :dier file first
countdown, us( TimeCook tot additional cooking
time.
S(e door surthce cleaning instructions ill tile Care and
Cleaning s(c6on (s) of this
///al/t/_/1.
'_This appliance must only be
serviced b} qt[nlifi(d selMce
persolllleL ( k)iltact ll(al-est
authorized service tilcilig
]{)r (%2alllil/a_J()i/, repair
or at{it/sill/el/t,
'_As with ally appliance, clos(
S/lpeFxisioI/ is l/ecessar}
Mien used kw children.
Do not storeanything dire(fly (m toil of file
///icr()/_;tv( ()veil S[[F_i_C(
t_]/(11 the I/liCl()l_a_e OV(l/
is ill opera6(m.
SAVE THESE INS TR UC770 NS
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SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING
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Arcing is the n/icrowave
ternl lot sliarks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
The metal shelf (if inchlded) not installed
correctly so it touches the nlicrowave wall.
The telnt)erature probe
(if included) in the
lllicrowave btlt llOt
inserted in the tood.
Metal or foil touching the side ot the oven.
Do not pop llOlICOrn in your microwave oven
mfless in a special microwave pOliCOrn
accessory or m/less you use l/Op(orll lat/eled tor
use in microwave ovens.
Sol//e t)l?odtlctS Stlch as
whole eggs and sealed (ontainers tor examl/le, closed jars--are able to explode and should not
be heated in this microwa_v oven. Such use
of the microwave oven could result in i_jtn T.
I)o not boil eggs in a mi(ro_ave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will (ause it to
burst, t)ossibly resulting in ill jmT.
Foil not n/olded to tood (ut)turned edges act Hike
antennas).
Metal, suth as twist-ties,
t)oultry pins or gold- rinm/ed dishes, in the n/icrowave.
Recycled l/al/er towels
containing sn/all metal pieces being used in
the lilicrowave.
()l/erating the microwave
with no tood inside/or more than a minute or
tWO lIl;4y C_ItlSe (]_t+I//;4ge
to the oven and could
start a life. It ill(Feases
the heat around the magnetron and can
shorten the lilt of the ()Veil.
Foods with tmbroken
outer "skill" S/l(h _tS
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tOlilatoes, apples, chicken li_ers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape dm:ing cooking.
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SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING
SAFETYFACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to
he overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to he boiling.
Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is
removed from the microwave
oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
"1_)reduc( the risk el il_jur),
tO 1)ersons:
-- Do not overheat tile
liquid.
-- Stir tile liquid l)oth be/ore and hall\ray
through heating it.
-- Do not use straight- sid(d containers with
narrow necks.
-- Al_er heating, allow tile container to stand ii/
the l/licrow_l\e oven lot a short din( belore
removing tile contai]leL
-- IJse extreme car( when inserting a spoon or
other utensil imo the comainer.
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o ,\\ old heating babx Ibod
in glass jars, ev(n with the lid off. Make sur( all
inlhnt lood is thoroughly cooked. Stir Ibod to
distribme tile heat e_enlv. Be careful to prex(m
scaMing when warming lbrmula or br(ast milk.
The contain(r ma} Joel cooler than tile milk
r(ally is. Always _est the milk belore lbeding
tile baby.
o Don't defl'ost li'ozen
beverages ill nm;row- n((ked bottles (especially (arbonated beverages).
Even if the contain( r is op(ned, liress/lre C_lll
Imild up. This can caus( tile co]ltainer to btlrst, possibly r(sulting in iii jur}.
o I]ot li)ods and steam
can cause burns. B( careflfl when opening
ally coi/taillers of hot tood, including l)opeorn bags, (ooking pou(hes and 1loxes. ']k) prevent possible il{im:}, direct steam away fi:om hands
and Etce.
® Do 1lot overtook
potatoes. They could d(hvdrate and catch
fire, causing damage to vom: ov(n.
®Cook meat and poultr}
thoroughl}--meat to at le_st an INTERNAI,
temperature of 160'F and l)oultr} , to at least an INTERNAl, _emperatm:e of 180'E Cooking to these temlleratm:es usually protects against
Ibodborne illness.
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Make sure all cookware used
ill ¥O/IF l/Ill FowaVe ovell is
Sl/ilable tot n/icrowavhlg.
Most glass cassetx)|es,
cooking dishes, l//eaMlFillg
CtlllS , CtlStalX| ClipS, pottery
or china ¢tinnerware which
does I/Or have//leta||ic tlJl//
or glaze with a met;dlic s]leen Call be Ilse(t. gol_/e
cookwal_e it labeled _Mlilablc
lot nficrowavit:g."
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish
[/vou are not sure if
a dish is n/icrowa\ e-sail', use this test: Place ill tile
oven both the dish _X)/I are msdng and a glass measuring cup/ilh'd with
1 CUll of \_ltetmset the measulJng CUll either ill or nexi to die dish.
Microwa\ e 1 nlinute at high. If the dish heats,
ii shouM not be used tot microwaving.
K tile dish remains cool and only tile water ill tile
cut) heats, then the dish is microwm e-sate.
If rOll rise a llleat
thermometer while cooking, make sure
it is sate lot use ill microwa\ e o\ ens.
I)o not use rec}vled paper products. P,eQaled paller
towels, natlkins and waxed paper Call (onlain n/etal
flecks which ma_, cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing IMon or talon filan/ents should
be ms)ideal, as they n/av also ignhe.
SolIle stv1x)l()al// tFaVS
(like those that nleat is
packaged on) ha\ e a thin strip of n/etal embedded
ill tile bouon/. When microwa\ ed, the metal
can lturn tile floor of the oven or ignhe a paper towel.
I)o not use tile microwave
1o all'} newslla]lel'.S.
Not all plastic wratl is suitable tot use ill
microwa\ e o\ ens. Cheek ihe package
tor tn'oper use.
Paper lowels, waxed tlaper and plastic wrap Call be
used to co_er dishes ill order to retain l/lOiSIii17e
and l)It'Vell[ sllattering, ge
SIIl?e tO vent plastic wra t) SO
stealll Call escape.
Cookware l/la'v becollle hot because of heat transt('rred /i'om tile heated/ood. Poi hoMel:s max be needed io handle tile cook\vat'e.
"Boilable" cooking t)ouches and lightly closed t)lastic bags shoukt be slit, tlietx ed or _vnted as direcmd kg tlackage. If th(\v are noL plastic couM burst during or imn/ediatel} after (ooking, tlossibly tx'suhing ill il_jury.
Also, plastic S[o17age
containers should be at leasi partially uncovered
because tl/e_ torln a light seal. When cooking with containers ughtly cox ered with plastic wrall, remove courting careflllly and dire(t steam awa} ti'om
hands and time.
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SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING
®Use loll only as
dir( cted in this manual.
When /lsing loll in th_
microwave or<n, keep tile loll at l_ast 1" a*_W fl:om
tile sides of tile oven.
The ]_li/will op(rate a/It oinaticallv/re(let
certain (onditions (see Automatic Fan tbamre).
"E_k_ care to prevent tile starting and spreading of accidental ( ooking lires
while tile xent lml is in use.
®Clean tile ml(lersi(le of
tile l//ic1x)W_t\ e ()lien.
Do not allow grease to build /_I/ on tile i/licrowave or the
tml lilter.
* Plastic eookware--Plastic
eookware designed tot microwave cooking is vet) usefld, but should be used carefllll}. Exert microwa_ e-sati plastic
I/l_t} no[ [)e as tolerant of
ox ( rcooking conditions as are glass or (eramic materials and nl W solten or char if sut!iected to short periods of oxercooking. Ill longer
eXl)()SllFeS to ovel _
cooking, tile Iood and cookware could ignite.
* Ill th_ event of a grease
fire on tile sm:lh(e milts below tile microwave
oxell, SIllother a IIallling
l)a]l Oll tile S/llTl_lc( ullit b) co_ering tile pan completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a fiat tray.
* Use care when cleaning
tile v_nt I_m lilter. Corrosive cleaning
agents, su(h as lye-based
OVell cleaners, Ill}l}'
damage the lilter.
Follow these guidelines:
I LIse microwm e-sale
plastics only and use them in StlJCt comi/liance
with the cookware
l/laI//ll_t( t 1117elT_S
1;el Ol/liIl( I/(lations.
2 Do not illic]?owave el//1)| },
contailleFs.
3 Do not l/_ rmit childr(n
to use plastic cookware without ( omt/lete SUl)( Fvision.
o When pret/aring
flaming loods under
the illi( rowave, tllFll
the l;nl on.
®N(ver leax( S/llTlklce {lI/its
t)en_ ath vo/iF illicrowave ()veil unatlended at high heat settings, goilov_ rs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if tile
micr()w_t_( v(_lt t_tn is olleradng. "Ib ininimize
a/ltoIllatic l[_ll oil(ration,
/lse a(l_ qlmte sized cook*_are and use high
heat on surl:_(?e units only wllen n_ eessar}.
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GR0 UNDING INSTRUC770NS/ Offl TONALKFIS
Ensure proper ground exists before use.
.4,WARNING
hnproper use of the grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock,
This appliance must be grom_(h'd. In the event of
an electrical short cir(uit, grom_ding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
/or the electric era:rent.
This applian(e is equipped
with a power (ord having
a grtmnding wire with a
grtmnding plug. The plug must l>e plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and gromMed.
Consuh a quali/ied electrician or service
technician if the grotmding instructions
are not completely tmderstood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is t>roperly gromMed. If the omlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility
and obligation to ha'+e it repla(ed t_,ith a 1)rot)efly grotmded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not trader any circmnstances cut or
remove the third (grotmd) prong/i'ont the t)ower
cord.
1)O not ttse an _l(l_lt)ter
plug with tiffs appliance. Do not use an extension (ord with this applian(e.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualitied
ele(tri(ian or service te(hnician install an outlet
near the appliance. For best ol)eration, t)lug
this apt>liame into its ()_rt_ ele(tri(al outlet to in:event flickering of lights, l)lowiltg
of tuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Filler Panel Kits
dX48WH--White dX48BL--Black
When ret)lacing a 36"
range hood,/iller panel kits fill in the additional
width to l)rovide a custom buih-in appearance.
For installation between cat)inets only; not /or
end-ol:cat)inet installation.
Ea(h kit contains ttst) ..........
x,,Me filler panels.
Two kits are needed for
,1*
a o0 opet/tttg.
JX81A--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Fiher kits are used t_h('n the microwave oven camtot
be vented to the outside.
\\ ailable at extra cost ti'om _)ttr GE sut)l)lier, or see the
(',E Service *mmbers.
JX81A
JX48
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1 Door Handle. Pull to
ol)en the door. The door must be se(urelv hitched lot the
microwaw to operate.
2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal
Shield. Screen
alh)ws (()()king to be
yielded whih' keeping
microwa_ es conlined
ill ttle oven.
4 Shelf. I.ets you
microwave several tends at once. Food
microgrooves best when placed (lire(tl}, ron the
o_en floor or turntable.
5 Touch Control Panel
"_bu must set the (lo(k
mid calendar belore using ttle microwave.
6 Cooktop Light. 7 Grease Filter.
8 Removable Turntable.
TurlJaable a_J,(t supl)ort must be in t)la(e when using the o_en.
The tm:mable lm_v be removed tor cleaning.
9 Convenience Guide.
NOTE:Rating plate, oven
veto(s) and oven light are
h)cated on tile inside walls of the l//i(row_,_.e oven.
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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(T/nvugt_oul this ma_ua!, f_alur_'._m_d a]_]_earm_c_ma) vm3 ji_mz )our model.)
You Call
microwave by time,temperature
or with the convenience features,
TIME COOK AUTO / TIME
I I /° F"°sTI
EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPSESSCOOK
f ,oo 1
Time Features
TimeCooking
Press Enter
TIME COOKI & II (Press onceortwice) \mount of (ookhlg dnw.
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Presstwice) Amount of defi'osting time. EXPRESSCOOK Stm'ts imm(!([iatelv!
POWERLEVEL [_()_r_rlexel l-I O.
ADD 30 SEC Starts imm_,(liatelv!
Defrosting by Weight
Press Enter
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Food w(_i_llt
2 3
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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
I'k_vu_,'koul tkis ma_ua . jealun_ a_m al_/_eara_tce may v(n)'.lmm ) ur model.
HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK
Press this pad and any Before you begin, check Cooking
feature pad for usage the guide located on the Time Defrost
instructions and tips. inside fronl of the oven Reheat
when you open the door. Snacks
OEF,OST]
A A
ConvenienceFeatures (On some models)
Press Enter Option
COOK (See Cooking Guide) Food t yrt)(_ 1-_) + Wei_ht SNACKS (See Snacks Guide) Sna(k t_])e ]--6 1HIHlber/weig]lt
DEFROST AUTO/TIME ];ood weight (Press once)
A Sensor Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more,/less time BEVERAGE Starts lmmedlatel"" '_'
REHEAT Starts immediately! more,/less dine POTATO Starts immediately! more!less time
VEGETABLE (on some models) Starts mmle(hatel more/less Hme
Pressonce (fresh vegetables) Presstwice(frozenvegetables)
Pressthree times (canned #egetables)
COOK (on some models)
Press 1 for Chi(ken Press 2 for Fish
Press 3 tor Grotmd Meats I ress 4 tor Fresh "_k_getab!es
Press 5 R)r Frozen Vegetables
Press 6 for Cammd Vegetables
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Food ryl)e 1-6 Starts immediateh'!
1/10lTe,/less [ilIle
l//ore,/less |ilile l/lOre/less |ilile
(on some models)
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TIMEDEFROSTor
EXPRESSCOOK.The
powerleve!maya!sobe
chano-eddulingtinle
4 Selectdesiredpower
level I-I0.
7
SPressSTART.
\hriable power levels add
t]exibilitv to microwave cooking. The 1)ower levels
Oil [he IIli(rowav( + ovell (_lll
be (/)mt)ared to tile sur/a(e units on a range. ttigh (t)ower level 10) or lull l)ower is tile thstest _r_l_r to cook and gives you
100% power: Each power level gives you microwave energ?_ a certain percent of
It) "equ;dize" or |rmlS/br heal It) |he inside of lhe
fi)od. An exmnple of lllis is shown wi|h power level
3 the de/i'os| (_clc. l[
l/licFowave el/eFg} did no|
(}cle off, the outside of the tbod would _ook belbrc
Ihe inside \_as deli'oswd.
t t('F( + _ll'( + SOll/e ex_il/ p](+s
O]/lses t()Y _arious l)()/_rel _
levels:
the time. Power level 7 is microwave energ-y 70% of
the dine. Power level 3 is
PowerLevel BestUses High10 Fish. bacon.
energy 30% of tlle time.
A high seuing (10) will
cook thswr but/k)od may
Med-High7 Gentle cooking o{
need more fl:e(luent stirring, rotating or tm:ning oxer. Most cooking will be done on/[igh (power lmel
Medium5 Slow cooking
10). A lower scuiug will
cook lilt)re cVelllv ;_ll(] need
less slirl'illg or ro1;_lillg of tile R)od. tow2or3
So/tie/()o(|s l/laV tl;we
t)ellel ° /1;l_Ol °, Iex! life OF
_])t)earaHce i[ olle el Ill('
WarmI
lower seltings is used. Use a lower power level W]lell looking too(ts dial have a tellden(x It) 1)oil o\er such as scalh)l)ed i)olatoes.
Rest periods (when lhe H/icrow;_e ellergv cycles ott) give li//le lot lhe/ood
_Y'getablcs. boiling lkllfids.
meal mid poultlT; baking c_lsseroles ,rod reheating.
mid wnderizing
SI/Ch AS MI-"W_ arid
h'ss tender cl,t+,ot
irle31.
Defrosting a,ifl-loutcooking;
sltunlel iIIg; dclica K' sauces
Keeping li0od
D,';//'I 11 withoI/l
OVI'I'( ookillg;
sollCllltlg
btlltcl;
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Time Features
TIME COOl(
I Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level
ffyou don't want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL.Select a desired power level
I-lO3
4 Press START.
Time Cook I
Allows _'o/1 to mi(To>,ave
Jot any time up to 99
mimltes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is autonlatically set, lint you may change it ]or iilOlPe
fl( xibilit?.
_k)ll ill}l}, open tile door
d m:ing Time Cook to check the Iood. (;Ills( tile
door and press ST\RT
tO 1?esHI/le cooking.
Time Cook II
I,ets y/m chang-( i)ower kvels autonlatically during cooking. }tere's how to
do it:
I Press TIME C()()K.
2 Emer lhe firsl (ook time.
3 Change tile power level
if you don't warn full power. (Press P()WER
I,EVEI,. Select a desir( d power lexel 1-10.)
4 Press TIME COOK
again.
5" Emer tile second (ook
time.
0 Chai]ge the power l(vel
if y/m don't warn full power. (Press P()WER I _EVEI, Select a power
level 1-10.)
7 Press ST, kR'E
,\t |he end /)I Tim( (2)/)k l, Time (;//ol_ II (//Un|S do_rl/.
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Cooking Guidejbr Time Cook I & II
NOTE."Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fi'cs!! spears) 1 lb.
(frozen Spears) 10-oz. package
{) tO 9 IIlin.,
Med-I tigh (7)
5 to 7 min.
In 1V2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
pla(e 1/4 (up vvat{!r.
In 1-qt. (asserole.
(ffCS h green) 1 lb. cut in half (ITozen green) 10-oz. pa(kage
(frozen lima)
1O-oz. t)a( kage
9 to 11 mim 6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
In 1V>(tt. casserole, place 1/2 cup wat{!r. In 1-qt. (asserole, t)la(e 2 tablespoons
W;-I t (!I'.
In 1-qt. (asserole, t)la(e 1/4 (u t) water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 lmn(h In 2-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/2 (u t) _ater.
(flesh cm) 1 bmlch
17 to 21 min.
7 to 10 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cut) ware12
(1 _/, to 1'/: ")s.)
(fresh spears) 1 t)m'[,, h
2 U 2 2 2 2 (1V, to lV21t)s.)
(frozen, lO-oz, package
9 to 13 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup watet2
In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped) (frozen spears) lO-oz, package
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 me(limn head (about 2 lbs.)
(wedges)
(li'esh, s!iced ) 1 lb. (frozen) 10-oz. t)ackage
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 me(titan head (li'esh, \_ho!{') ] me(tium head
(frozen) 1 O-oz. t)a( kage
8 to l 1 min.
7 to 10 min.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
9 to 14 mir[.
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1V2-or 2-qt. casserole, t)lace 1/4 cut)
W;-I t (!1".
In 2- or 3-qt. (asserole, t)la(e 1/4 (u t)
W;-I t (!l'.
In 1V2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 2 tablespoons
W;-I t (!l'.
In 2-qt. casserole, 1)lace 1/2 cup wat{!12 In 2-qt. ( asserole, pla(e 1/2 {up water. In 1-qt. (as.;erole, pla(e 2 tablespoons
W;-I t (!l'.
5;
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Cooking Guide for 71me Cook I & II
Coru
di'ozen kernel, ] O-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tab|esl)oon.s
Corn on the cob
(li'esh 1 to 5 ears
1] rOZell }
3 to 4 rain.
)er e_ll?
5 to 6 nlin. 3 to 4 rain.
)er e_ll7
Mixed vegetables
tt_ozen_
] O-oz. package
5 to 7 nlin.
Peas
(ti'esh. shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled (fi'ozen_ ] (l-oz. package
9 to 12 rain. 5 to 7 rain.
Potatoes
(fi'esh. cubed. 4 t)olmoe.s
9 to 12 rain.
white, +_to 8 oz. each
(ti'esh. whole. ] +_t(> 8 oz.)
3 to 4 rain.
sweel or while,
Spinach
(Ii'esh) ]0 to 16 oz. (fi'ozeIL 10-oz. t)ackage
5 to 7 nlin. 5 to 7 nlin.
chopped and leal J
Squash
,2i'csh. Stlllllller ] lb. sliced
5 to 7 nlin.
alld vello_v
_Willler. acorll ] to _ s(ltl_l.sl/
8toll nlin.
but|ernuE i qabottt 1 lb. each)
w_Her.
h/2-qt, oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of tin/e.
Place in 2-qu oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange atter half of time.
h/ 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablest_oons
water.
h/ 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. h/ 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablesl)oons
water.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Stir atter half of tin/e. Pierce with cooking tork. Place in
center of tile ()Veil. I el stalld .'_ l//ill/l|es.
hi 2-qt. casserole, place washed Slfinach. h/ 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablesl)oons
water.
hi 1½-qu casserole, place 1/4 cut/water.
Cut in half and ren/ove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, l)la(e squash (m-side- down. "Ihrn cm-side-ut_ alter 4 n/inures.
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Time Features
Iol
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time, 3 Press START
4 Turnfood over when
the oven signals.
5 Press START
(Auto Defrost explained
in the section on Convenience Features.)
Mlows \ou to defrost tot tile
length of time you select. See tile I)efl'osting C,uide tor suggested times.
Power hwel 3 is automaticall} set, but you n/W change dlis
tor more tlexibilitv "_bu ma'_ (le_i'ost small items n/ore
quickl_ t)} raising tile power lexvl after entering tile time.
Itowever, thex _qll need i/lore ti'equent attemion allan usual.
Power hwel 7 curb the total defi'osthlg time in about half!
power level 10 cuts die total time to approximatel} 1/3. Rotate or stir tood [i:equently.
At one half ot selected defi'osting time, tile ()xr_'_
signals TURN. At this time,
ttlrll t()od O\_.T alld break
apart or rearrange pieces tor more e_vn defl:osthlg. Shield
aIIv warlil areas witll small pieces of tbil.
A dull thumping noise may be hem'd during de/i'osting.
This sound is normal \_llen tile o\_.'ll is l/or operating at
Itigh power:
Defrosting Tips
I;oods [}'ozell in paper or
plastic can be de/i:osted in tile package. Tighdy closed packages should be sliL pierced or \_:nted AFI'ER lood has partiall} de/i'os_ed. Plastic storage COl/tk/illers should be at least parfiall}
t tl/COVered.
IVamil}-size, prepackaged
ti'ozell dillllers (all be
deli'osted and microwa_ed. If tile tood is ill a toil
COl/{aiI/el; trallsIi?r it to a
microwmv-sati., dish.
D)ods that spoil easil g sttch as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poulu) mill pork, should
110[ 1)e allowe(l to sit out
I()r I//()l'e thai] Olle ho/lr
after deffosthlg. Room tenlperature promotes tile growth of harmfifl bacteria.
IQ)r l/lore evell defi:os{ing of
larger tbods, such as lleeli
lamb alld \val roast.'_, ttse
Att{o I)eli'ost.
Be Stlre large Illeats are
completely de[i'osted beIore cooking.
When de/i'osted, tood shottld be cool but soliened
in all areas. If still sligh{l} i%
rettllTll 1o tile illicrowa\_' \rerv
briefl}, or let it stand a ti:w minutes.
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Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes Bread, hunsorrolls_] piece. | mh_.
Sweetrolls dpprox. ]2 oz.. 3 m ", rain. Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb., _im _ rain. Shellfish, smallpieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 rain. ])hue 1)|ol k in (a.',seroh'. Turn o_('r mid
break utl a/l('r hal/the time.
Fruit Plastic pouch--1 to2 3 to _ rain.
(10-oz. package)
Meat Bacon l lb.t
Franks (] lb,)
Groundmeat ] lb., Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry Chicken,broiler-fryer
cutup(2½to 3 lbs.
Chicken,whole
(2½m 3 lbs.
Cornishhen
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.,
18
7_I() 7 min.
1,2 to |G min.
per |b :5 io "7 min.
per 111
15 to |9 rain.
17 to 21 min.
Place m_ol)ened package in oven. I,et stand 5 minutes after defix)sdng.
Place m_ol)ened package in oven.
Microwave just until/t'anks can be separated, let stand 5 minutes, if ne(essar}', to coml)lete (te/i'osfing. Turn meat over after half the time.
Use power level l.
Place m_wral)l)ed meat in cooking dish. "Ihrn o_er a/ler half tlle time and shield
warm areas witft/oil. When tinished, sellarate pieces and let stand to eomt)lete
de/i'osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwratl and turn o_er a/let half the time. When
finislle(t, sellarate pieces and microwm e
2 to 4 l/linHtes iilore, if necessary.
I,et stand to tinish (let]:osfing. Place wrapped chicken in (tish. AJler half
tfte time, /ll/wratl and tllrn chicken over. Shield warm areas witft toil. Finisll
de/i'osting. If necessary, rim cold water in the cavity mull giblets can t)e removed.
Place m_wrat)t)ed hen in the oven breast- side-up. Tm:n over after ftalt the time. Rm_ cool water in the cavity mull gJt)lets
can be removed. Place m_wral)l)ed kweast in dish breast-
side-down. After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas with loll. Finish
deti'osting. I,et stand 1 to 2 hours in refi'igerator to eOmlllete de/i'osting.
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Time Features
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads (/i'om 1 to 6)
t_)r ] to 6 mimues o/
cooking at t)ower h'vel 10. For example, 1)ress the 2 1)ad/i)r 2 mimltes of cooking time.
You can use this feature
two ways:
It will add 30 se(onds to
the tilIle (Otll/til/_ dowI/
ea(h time the pad is
t)ressed.
The t)ower level can be challged as thne is comning down. Press
POWER I ,E_2I _and enter 1-10.
It (an t)e used as a (lukk
(ooking time.
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Convenience Features
(On some models)
The Smmks/i'attll'c
SNACKS
SnacksGuide
I Bread,rolls, muffins 1 to 4
2 Sandwiches 1 to 2
3 Pizza(leftoverslices) 1 to 4 4 Desserttoppings 1 to 4
5 Soup 8 to 40 oz. 6 Cheesedip 4 to 16 oz.
_tltOl//_ttJe_tllv sets Ihe
nli(rowaving |in/es all(|
powel" hwels to W_l]?l/l _t
variety of snack toods.
1 Press SNACKS.
2 Select snack type 1-6
(see die Snacks Guide
below),
3 Ellter the ll/Illlt)el; ()_
iwms or die tbod weight
ill olin( es.
4 Press S'[':\R'[_
Hint:Ym call press and hold tile SNACKS pad d m:ing cooking to distlla } the snack type and remaining microwaving
time.
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(On some models)
The Cook/i'amre amomaticallv sets tile
cooking fillies and t)ower levels R)r a variety of/oods.
/ Press C()()K.
2 Select/_)od type 1-9 (see
the Cook Guide below).
Cook Guide
Food Type Weight Comments
I Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. /Jse l//i(-ro\*,r;tve-s_lt( ('_lsserole or t)ovvrl.
Co\er witl/lid or vented t)laxtic wr_lt).
2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. Use l/li(-ro\v;tve-sat(' casserole or 1)ovvrl.
Folio\\ rt)_i(k_lge iu.stru(tions [_)r adding \_ater. Cover with lid or vetoed
plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to | () oz. Use l/li(-ro\\r;IVe-S;|t( ' casserole or 1)ovvrl.
Add 2 tablest)oons \\rawr /or each serving.
Co\er witl/lid or vented t)laxtic wr_lt).
4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. Pier(e skin \,,its fork. Plale t)otatoes on
o'_el) [loor or ltlrlllab|e.
5 Fish 4 to 16 oz. Use obhmg, square or r()tmd dish. Co\er
\\rilh \ented plastic _r]'_]) ()]" _r_x ])_tl)('t'.
6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use obh)ng, square or round (ti.sl/. Co\er
\\rill/ \ented plastic _r]'_]).
7 GroondMeat 8 to 48 oz. Use round (asserole dish. (I,rHIlll)le l/leal
(beef, pork, turkey) into dish. Co\er With lid or \cured plastic
wrap. Drain and sur at signal.
8 Bacon 2 to 10 oz. [,a}er s|ril).S (hi a plate, 4 to a la\er.
Co\er e;4c]| |;iver with ;1 t);{t)er l()_r('].
9 Pizza 4 to | (; oz+ Fol|(.l\\ r package iu.smu dons to prepare
(frozen, microwaveable) t)izza/or mi(+_'()_r_xi]_g.
3 Ellter v,reig]lt in Otlllles. 4 Press ST,\R'[_
Hint'. Press and hold the (;()OK pad dm:ing cooking
to display the/i)od type and remaining ((>ok time.
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Convenience Features
DEFROST
AUTO/TIME
I0}
G
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter food weight. For
example, press pads 1 and2 for 1.2pounds
(I pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START.
(Time Defrost is explained in the 77me Features section.)
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The l)eJi'ost AutofI'ime
tbature gives you two ways
to defl:ost Ji'ozen Jbods. Press DEFR()ST
ALIT()!TIME once _br Auto Defl:ost or twice Jbr
Time De/t'ost.
Use Auto Defl:ost/or meat, ])otfltv} and fish up to
6 pomlds. Use Time DeJi'ost |or most other
frozen fi)ods.
Auto Defl:ost amomaficallv
sets die defl:osfiHg times and power levels to give even defi:osdng results fi)r meats, poultry and fish.
There is a ftandy guide located on the inside fi'om
ot tile ovell.
Guide
Conversion Guide
IS the weight 0f tbod is stated in pounds mM
OUllCes, tile outlces 17fillS[
be com'erted to tenths
(:1) of a pound.
Weight of Enter Food Foodin Weight Ounces (tenths of
a paund)
1-2 ' A
3 .2
4-5 .3 6-7 14
8 ' 15
9-10 16
11 ' .7
12-13 .8 14-15 .9
Rel//o'_e l/le}tt i]?Olll
package and place on
lnierowax, e-sat_! dish.
"I\vice during de/i'ost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal,
turn the |hod over. Remove (leli'osted me_t or shield warm +we+is with
small pieces of |bil.
After defl:osting, most meres ts,eed to stms,:t
5 mim:ttes to complete defi'osting. I,arge ro+_sts
should stmld |br _ff>out 30 mimnes.
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Sensor Features
; ..o.;+he.
::,,si.gthes..so.
:: FeaturesA_
::The Sensor Features
detect t!le increasing ....
:: lmmiditY released i
during cooking: The {
::ove*_automatically
ad'ustsy the cooking
{ t!Ine tO van0us types : and amotmts 0ffbod.
i Do not Use the Sensor iiFeatures twice in
succession on the same
::fb0d P0rti0n=it may :: resul t in severely ::
Overcooked Or burnt
food. Iftood is tmdercooked atier the
i
::coumdown,u_eTime
{ Cook Rlr additional
cooking time.
Oe_e_ed
The t)roper (Olltainers
alld covel?s al?e essel/tial
for best sensor (ooking.
! ¸
Vented
Always/lse l//icrowa_e-
sati' containers and co_er them with lids or vetoed
plastic wrap. Never use ught sealing plastic containers--they can prevent stean/t_:om escaping and cause
tood to overtook.
a '3 6
Dr, off dishes so they dofft mislead the sensor.
Be sure tile outside of tile cooking (omainers
and tile inside of the n/icrowa_e oven are (hu be/ore placing tood in
the oven. Beads of
l//oisHIl?e Hll?nillg illtO steal// can mislead tile
sensoE
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Sensor Features
leSstlmel H_norel me
Use only with prepackagea
nucrowave Dor3cor/i wo Unln9
.7 5 to 3.5 ounces
NOTE: Do not use the metal sheff when cooking
popcorn.
/VOTE:Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same
food portion--it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
How to Use the Popcorn Feature
I Follow pack_ge
insmmtions, /lsing Tiine Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger
than 3.5 (mnces. Place tile packag-e of popcorn in the
ceilter
of tile llliCrow_l\ e.
2 Press POPCORN. The
(wen st_tr[s illlllleeliately.
If yo/l otlen the door while "P()PCOI, LN" is displayed,
"SENS()R EPd{( )l;F will appear. Close the doo_; press
CI I':.\P,/()FF and begin again.
fflbod is undercooked alier tile corn/re/own, use lime Cook Ior additional cooking
time.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook time
If you find that tile brand of popcorn you/lse [ll/eleY[)OllS or overcooks eOllSisteI/tl}.
yo/l can add or subtract
20 seconds to the autonlatic popping time.
To add llme: ,\lier l )re._filg POPC()RN,
press 9 imlnediately alier the ()\ell starts I()r an extra 20
seconds.
Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time). To subtract time:
.\tier ln'e_ing POPC()I_N, press 1 immediately alier the
(/,,en starts lor 20 seconds less cooking lime.
Press 1 again to red/ice cooking time another
] 0 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).
Press t{EVEI,L\(;E to heat a cup of oolite or ()tiler
t)everage. If tood is undercooked a/ker
Drhfl_s heated with the
Beverage feature nlay be very hot. Remove the
contahler with care.
tile cotmtetown use _me Cook tot _dditional (()()king
time.
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(_ess _me _moreemet
For reheating single sewings of
previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers
How to Change the Automatic Settiugs
To reduce time b} 10%:
Press I after the [(_ature p_ld. To add 10% to cooking
time: Press 9 after the tbature pad.
metalshelfwhe.usi,g :i
ii theReheatfeature. ::NOTE: Do nnt use this
il feature twice in
succession on the same
:: foodportion---itmay
ii result in severely :
overcookedorhurmuod.
How to Use the Reheat Feature
1 Place covered loud in
d'_e o_en. Press I_ItEAE The oven sire:Is
immediawly.
2 The oven signals when
s_eam is se_lsed and the
time remaining begins counthlg down.
Do _:_()topen tilt' oven door m_til dine is (OtHItJllg
down. If tilt' door is
o])elled, (lose it and press ST\RT i_mnediat,.'ly.
After removing food from
the oven, stir, ff possible, to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have
wide variations in temperature. Some areas
may he extremely hot.
If ibod is not hot enough
alter the c(mntdown, use
Time Cook Ibr additional
rt'heatillg Iim_.
Some Foods Not Recommended For Use
With Reheat
It is best to us(" Time Cook lor these/bods:
Bread products.
Foods that must be
reht'_ted /lllCOVere(|.
Foods that ueed to be
stirred or rotated,
Foods calling |or a (Iry
look or crisp sur/ace aJier rehe_lting.
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Sensor Features
NOTE: Do not use the metal sheff with Sensor
Cooking.
NOTE."Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion--it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
(On some models)
Sensor Cooking gi',es you
(_{S?', _t,tltOl//_l|i( resuhs with
a ',arietv ot foods.
Place coxered food in
the o'_ el/.
2
Press the C()()K pad.
3
Select/god type 1-6
(see die Cooking Guide
below). The oven starts
The oxen signals v_rhell
steal// is sellse(I alld til//e
remaining is counting down. Turn or stir tile
toed if necessary.
Do not open tile oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is el)cried, (lose it and press
S'I;MIT immediately.
If toed is mldercooked
_tJlt'F the coHllt(towI/, [IS('
Time Cook/or additional
cooking time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for canned vegetables cammt
be adjusted on some models)
(lesstime) (moretime)
You can a(/just tile cooking
time tor all leeds to suit
your personal taste.
Toreduce time by 10%:
Press I a/ler tile toed pad.
Toadd 10%to cooking time."
Press 9 al'ter the food t)ad.
CookingGuide
FoodType Amount Comments
I. Chicken Pieces 2-8 t)ie(es Coxer with "_el/ted t)lasd(_r_]).
2. Fish 4-16 oz. (_ox er wit h ',,ent e(t t)l;-istic vvrral).
3. Ground Meats 1/2 - 2 lbs. Llse rom_d (asserole dish. Crmnl)le meat illtO
(Beef, Pork, Turkey) dish. (;oxel7 with lid or xented t)lastic wrap.
Drain and stir at signal.
4. Fresh Vegetables 4-16 oz. kdd 1/4 (u t) _%r_.te]")el"serving
Coxer with lid or xented t)lasti(wrat).
5. Frozen Vegetables 4-16 oz. Follow t)a(kage instru(tiOllS tor adding water.
Coxer with lid or xented t)lasti(wrat).
6. Canned Vegetables 4-16 OZ. (]oxel _ with lid or xented t)lasti( wrap.
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Sensor Cooking gives you easy,
automatic results with avariety of foods (see the Cooking Gu!de
below).
(On some models)
Vegetable 1 Place covered Ji)od in
the oven+ Press the tbod pad+ (For _cgetabh's,
press the X+_GE'I'.\BI,E pad once tbr Desh vegetal)les, twice [br trozen vegetables, or
three tiIlleS ]()17 Callned
vegetables.) The oven starts immediately.
If tbod is mldercooked after tile comndown, use
Time Cook It),: additional
cooking ume.
How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models)
succession on the same :_
ii foodportion--itmay
: res.lti,severely
overcooked or burnt food+
2 The oven signals when
steal//is sensed alld tll//e remaining is ( omning
down. mtlrn /)F stir the
food it ne(essar}.
[)O not Op(!ll the O'_ell
door tmtil time is c()ttnting down. If the door is
opened, close it and press S%kRT immediately.
(less time) (more time)
You can a(/just tile cooking
time tbr all the(Is to suit
your personal taste.
Reduce time by I0%:
Press 1 a/ler tile tbod pad. Add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after tile tbod pad.
CookingGuide
FoodType Amount Comments
Canned Vegetables 4-16 oz. Coxer with lid or xented plasti( wrap.
Frozen Vegetables 4-1 () oz. Foll()_ r ])a(kage instFtl(tiOllS t()l" a(t(lillg x_r_ttel ".
Cover with lid or vented plasti(_rl_]).
Fresh Vegetables 4-16 oz. Add 1/4 (up water per serxqng.
Cover with lid or vented plasti( wrap.
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Sensor Features
(On some models)
I POTATO
A
NOTE: Do not use the metal sheff with Sensor
Cooking. NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession on the same
food portion--it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
1 Pierce potato skin wfth
tbrk and place potato in the oven.
2 Press P()TATO. The
ovell starts immediately.
3 The oxen signals *&rhell
sle_ll/l iS sellsed alld til//e
remaining is comuing down. Turn or stir the
]bed if necessaz,-v.
Do not open the oven door m/til time is comuing
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START immediately.
If _bod is mMercooked after tl'te countdown, use
Time Cook Ior addhioHal
cooking time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings
You can a(/just the cooking
time tbr all tbods to suit
yotlr persolla] Histe,
(less/ime) (moretime)
Reduce time by 10%:
Press I after tile It)()(] pad. Add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the [ood pad.
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Other Features Your Model May Have ___
The t ]EI P t)ad disl)la}s [i.,ature in/i)rmation all(t
hell)rid hires. Press t ]EIP, then select a/bamre pad.
To remind you that you have/i)od in the oven, the oven will display "F()()[) IS
RI_L+\[W" and beep once a minute mHil you either
open the o_en door or press CI EAR/()FE
CLOCK
Press to el/ter the ti_//e of ct_y or to check the time of
clay while microwaving.
I Press CI,()CK.
2 EHter time o/(tar. 3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press STkRT or CI,()CK.
"['o (he(k the time of (tar while microwaving, press
(;1,()(_K.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
The scroll speed of the display (an be (hanged.
AM/PM
SCROLL SPEED
Press and hold the
i
AM!I)M pad about 2/
seconds to bring u I) the display. Sele(t 1-5/or slow to thst scroll speed.
[0 1:
[DISPLAY ON/OFF]
f--_
DELAY START
_nO_S_ED
To turn the (lo(k display off, press and hold (l tor
al)o[l{ |]lree se(ollds.
Delay Start alh)ws you to se| the microwave to delta cooking up to 24 hours.
I Press DEI AY S%\RI"
2 Enter |he time you
wan| the o_en to start.
(Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of day.)
3 Select AM or PM.
"[b redisplay the do(k,
r(_t)eat.
4 Selee| any combination
of Defrost Auto!Time or Time Cook I 8,: II.
5 Press S%\RT.
The Delay Start |ime will be displayed plus "DS."
The ()_xq_ will au|oma|icallv s|ar| a| the delayed time.
The time of day mm be disl)la}ed 1)y t)ressing
CI ()CK.
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Timer ()n/()/1 operates as a mim/te timer and can be
used at any time, even
when tile o_en is operating.
I Press TIMER ()N/()FE
2 Enter tin/e VO/l w}ti/t to
CO/lilt (]OUvll.
3 Press TIMER ()N!()FF
to start.
Ill addition to starung
lll+lllV /tlllCtiOllS,
START!PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening tile door or clearing tile displ_ff.
When time is up, tile <)veil
will signal. "Ib turn off tile timer signal, press TIMER
()N/()FF. NOTE: The timer indicator
will be Hitwhih' the timer is operating+
iy5 [_
_!ii_i__!i_i_i!__i i_i;ii!_i_i_;iI_i__i_i_i
'File Remillder/cature call be used like an alarm clock
all(t Call be tlsed at allY
time, even when tile oven is operating. The
Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later.
I Press REMINDER.
2 Ellter till' tiII/e VOtl Wt4llt
tile ()veil to remind you.
(be sure tile mi( rowave
clock shows tile correct time of da}.)
3 Select AM or I'M.
4 Press 1@2MINI)ER. When
Reminder signal occm:s, press I@2MINI)ER to tm:n
it oIL The Reminder time liia+, be (tispl_l}ed by
pressing RI+_MINI)ER.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain Hit to show that tile Reminder is set. To clear tile Reminder betbre
it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. The REM indicator
will no longer be Hit.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
[ VENTAFAN]
HI-LO-OFF
Wotl IIl_lV lock the CO]ltrol
panel to prevent the microwave/i'om being
accidentally started or used 1)v children.
For best cooking results, lea_e the turntable on.
It can be turned off lot large dishes. Press
TURNT\BI E to tm:n the turntable on or off.
The xel/t fan relilo'_es
steam and other "+apors fi:om sm:tace cooking.
To lock or tmh)ck the controls, press and hold
CI EAR!OFF/or about three seconds. When the
control panel is locked, an "I" will be displayed to the extreme right.
Sometilnes the turntable cml become too hot to
touch. Be carehfl touching the tm:ntabh' during and alter cooking.
Press VENT FAN once for high thn speed, twice tor
low thn speed or a third time to turn the thn off.
All a/ltOlI/atic t_lll ]('atlllTe
protects the microwave fi'om too much heat rising fi'om the (ooktop below it.
It automatically ttlrns on at
low speed i/it senses too much beat.
If you have turned the fan
on VO/l l//av lind that VO/I
cam_ot turn it otE The Jim will automatically turn off
when the internal [)arts are
COOl. It l//av Stilt on tk)r
30 mimttes or more after the cooktop and microwaxe
controls are turned o/t.
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BRIGHT-NIGHT
0 FF
[ VOLUMEBEEPERA ]
Press to |tlrn the sHr{_l(e
light on or off.
The beel)er sound level can be a(!justed. Press
BEEPER VO[ JJME. Choose 0-3 tot nmte to h)ud.
()n some models, there is a night light option.
Press SLIRFA(]E I,IGIIT once lot bright light, twice
/or the night light or three times to turn the light ott.
AUTO
RITE LIGHT
SI;.O_ SPIn
[+7++71
You can set the night
light to turn on and off nutonlati(-allv at lilly thne
VO/I W_.l] t,
I Press AUT() NITE
I,I(;I t'E
2 Ellter the time you W_lllI
the ligl'[t to ttlrn on. Seh'ct AM or PM.
Press AI_IT() NITE LI(;ItT again and emer
the time you warn tile light to turn o/]_ Select
AM or PM.
Press AUT() NITE 1+l(;l IT.
NITE will stay lit to remind
you that the/cature is set. _)tl can review the Auto
Nile I,ight settings bv pressing AUT() NITE
I +I(',I tT.
To erase your settings
an(t ttlrn oil |he p./ltomatic
/cature, press AUT() NITE 11(1I IT, the]] 0.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
How to Use the Sheff
When Microwaving
/////////! !\\\\_
Make sure tile shelf is posi/ioned properly
inside lhe microwave lo prevent dalnage to
the oven fi'onl arcing.
Do llO! rise >1 iiiicrowave
browning dish on tile shell The shelf could
overhear.
Do llO1 liSP tile OVell
widl the shelf on die microwaw _floor. This
could damage dm mict_x_lve.
E se pot holders handling the shelf
i/ nla,. be ho_.
Do nor use lhe shell when cooking
popcorn,
Do no_ use /he shell wiih Sensor Cooking
or Reheat
Food i//ilixiwaxes best
"_vhen pla< ed <ill the
ttlrnta|)le oF ()ii the sllelt
ill till! lower position. Only use tile shelI when
reheaiing (ill lll()lTe than lille lexel. Do not store tile
shelf inside the oven cavity.
For best results
2
Uneven results
The shelf gJves you tile option to reheat more
than one dish of lood at tlle satlle tillle.
24evel reheating
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i _ii ii
Switch places after 1/2 time.
Switch places after 1/2 time.
Switch places twice
o To reheat on 2 levels
or
o To reheat 2 dishes on the
lower level:
I M/dtiplv r(heat time
lV 11/,_.
2 Switch places alter 1/2
the time.
o To reheat on 3 levels
(on some models)
I Double the reheating
time.
2 Switch places twice and
give the dishes a 1/2 turn d m:ing reheating.
(Place (hnse li}ods, or
those that require a longer cook time, on the Ui)l)er shell first.)
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Microwave 7 ms
Term Definition
Arcing Arciu_ i_, th(' I/Ii(FOW_I'_(" t('I'lil /()F sl)_lrks in Ill(' oven. Arciu_ is
(-_lilS('(t b'_ :
die mcml shell being iustMlcd iu(orrcclly mid louchiug Ill(' u/i(rowa\c \vails.
lllCt_+l r)r I()i] touchin_ tilt' sit|t' oJ t]/c O'_Clh
[(_i) t]Kfl is nol molded lo |hod (upturned edges act like mn('ml;_s
mctM such as IWiSt tics. potdtry pin.',, gold-rimmed dishes.
l't'( V(-]('(I |)_l|)(q" l()\%r('|_ (Oll[}Iillillg" SI//_II1 IIl(q_/1 })i(W('S.
Covering (_ov('rs hold iu molsmr(', _iHo\_+ r I()F lllOFU UV(ql ll('_l|iIlg _lll(l F('(]II(-("
_'l|IO\_,rs UX(('SS Sl('_ll// [0 ('S(_l])().
Shielding In ,_ r( ._ulm <"o\('u. _ou shi(qd (hick('n |)i<'('_zstsor I);ikcd Jbods to
i)r('_,('m r)'_(,r-|)rowniug. \_h('u lllJ(TO\_r_IVJllg ", yotI lib(' MIKII| slrips oJ R)il )o shield d/iu l)m'ts, such ;)s Ill(' tills of \'dugs ;rod legs on [)oultr_. \'J/i(-h _r()lll(t (-()()k 1)(']()l'(' larger ]);Irt.s.
Standing Time Wh(,. VO/l (ook will/ r('K/llm" ov(qlb, J'oods sll(]/ aN FO_t.MS OF (_Ik('s _IFU
_l||O\_+r('d[0 stand to linish cooking or to set+ St_il/(]il/_ time is
,"_] )(Wia||V ill J)OFI_tlll ill l//i(l'O\*_r}|\( ` ('OOkillg'. NOt(' []/}|I a I//J('I'O\V_iV('d
('ilk(' JSllO[ l)l_)c('d on _ (ooliug r_i(-k.
Venting \|i('r co'_.criu_ _-zdish WJtll ])l_-zsti(-_r]'_[), _r())_ _(']lt Ill(' })|_i"li(--_r]'_l}) I)_r
mnl)))_ b_)(-k on(' (-oru(-r so ('×(-('ss slcmn ('m_ ('s(-_q)c.
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Care and Cleaning
An o((asiona] thorough wiping with a so]ution of
baking soda and water keeps die inside fi:esh.
NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,
Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Sol/It spatters (_111 be
l_elilo'_e(t wilh a ])a])cF
towel, others m_ require a damp c]oth. P,emove grea._y spatwrs widl a sudsy
(]oth, then rinse _,,ith a
dam]) c]oth. Do not use abrasive c]eaners or sharp
Illensi]s Oll ovell wa]]s.
Never use a colmnercial oven cleaner on rely part
of your microwave.
Shelf (if included)
C]ean Wit]l mi]d soa]) and water or in I]le
dishwasher. Do not clean
in a self-cleanlng oven.
Removable Turntable and
Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not ])lace die turmab]e imo water just alter cooking. Wash it careflfl]v in warm, sudsy wamr or
in die dishwasher. The tm:mab]e and support
can lie broken if dropped. UemembeL (to llO[ operate
the ()_en withom die mrmab]e and su])])ort
in ])]ace.
Temperature Probe
(if included)
C]ean immediaw]v after using. To dean, wipe with
a sudsy c]odl, dlen rul) light]y with a p]astic
s(om:ing ba]] if ne(essavv. Rinse and (tvv. The probe
can a]so 1)e washed in the dishwasher.
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Care and Cleaning
We recommend against using cleaners with
ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage
the appearance of the microwave oven. ff you
choose to use a common household cleaner, first
apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then
wipe the soiled area.
Case
Clean tile outside of file microwave with a sudsy
cloth. Rillse and then dry. Wil)e the window clean
with a dam t) cloth.
Control Panel
Wipe with a dam 1) cloth.
Dry thoroughl}. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soa l) and water, abrasives or shar t) ok!jeers Ol/file t)anel--flley ('all damage it. Some paper
towels call also scrat€h tlle control t)anel.
Door Panel
Belore cleaning tlle t)'ont door 1)ariel, make sure you know what t}])e of panel
you hme. Re/('r to tile
eighth digit of the model munber. "S" is stainless
steel, "I" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic
colors.
Stainless Steel
blea(h or t)r(ldH( [s (ontaining (hlorine on
Stainless Steel tinishes.
CleanSteel
Use a clean, soft, light and lightly damt)ened clofll,
then dry thoroughly. Do
I/Or /lSe apl)liallCe Wax,
t)olish, bleach or 1)rodmts (ontaining m_y (hemi(al
agent on the CleanSteel
sllrlktees.
Plastic Color Panels
Use a clean, sofL lightly (taml)eHed cloth, then dry
thoroughly.
Door Seal
It's important to kee t) tlle area clean \_]lere tile door
seals against tile Illi(rowtlve. Use only miM, non-abrasive
detergents at)plied with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
Bottom
The stainless steel 1)ariel can be cleaned with
Stainless Sieel Magic or a similar product using a clean, so/t cloth. Apl)ly
stainless cleaner caretullv to axoid the surroml(ting
plastic t)arts. Do Hot use at)t)lian( e wax, t)olish,
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Clean off tile grease and (ttlst Ol/ the bottolll o/lell.
Use a solution of warm
water an(t detergem.
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LightBub placeme,zt
40-watt incandescent
bulb (WB36X10003),
available from your ;
GE Supplier.
40-watt incandescent }
bulb {WB36X10003),
available from your ;;
GES.pplie .
I "Ib repla(e the bulb(s),
first (tiS(OHHe(I tile t)ower
_lt the m_dn tuse or (ir(tzit
1)reaker t)allel or pull the t>lug.
2 ReIllO'_e tile strew at t]le
left oI tht! light ( o_,er and lower the ( o',er.
REMOVE SCREW
1 "Ib replace tile ()veil light,
first (tiscolmect the power at tile main fllse or circuit
breaker panel or tmll tile t)lug.
2 Remove tile top gdlle t)_
taking ()lit the 2 S(__(_rs that hold it ill l)l;_(e.
3 Be sure tile bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool be/ore removing. AJler breaking
the adhesive seal, remove tile bull) 1)y gently turning.
4 Retilace tile screw.
Connect electrical power to the ov(m.
3 Next, remove tile screw
located al)ove the (toor
I/e_lr the cel/ter ot {he
()veil th;-i{ set/IreS the
light housing.
4 Retila(e Ill(! scre_v.
COllllett ele( {ri( al t)ower
to the ()veil.
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The Exhaust Feature
Charcoal Filter
on some rood#Is
Reusable Grease Filter
(onallmodels)
The vent t_m has a metal r_ usable grease filwr.
The reusable grease filler lraps grease released by too(Is on tile ¢ooktoi/. It also prevents ]lali/es ]l'oi// toods on tile cooktop [IX)Ill damaging {lie inside of
the l//Jcrowave.
Models that re<irculaW air
ba(k ill|() the ]?()()Ill also
use a (har(oal fiher.
For this reason, tile filter mils{ AI 7_XWt_Sbe in place
when tile hood is used. The grease tiher should be
cleaned once a montll, or as needed.
4O
To remove, slide it to die side using the ml). Pull it
down and ()lit.
To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish i{
aromld in hot water and dewrgent. Don'{ use
_lllllllOllia or al//l//Ollia
t/rod ucts because i{ will darken tile metal. IJgtu brushing can be used {o
remove embedded diri.
Rinse, shake and let it dry betore replacing.
To replace, slide tile filter in tile/i'ame sloi on ille
lett side of {he opening. Pull u I) and to tile righ{ to lock into t/lace.
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IiI
Part No. WBO2X9883
frmn your GE supplier.
If the n/odel is not v(nted to the outside, the air will lie recirculated through a
distiosable charcoal lilter that helps r(move smoke
and odors.
To remove the charcoal
filter, disconnect power at
the n/ain fllse or circuit breaker panel or pull
the plug.
To install a _r filter, relilove t)lasti( and Ot]ler
outer _rapping fi'om the new filter.
The charcoal filter should be retilaced when it is
noticeably dirty or discoh)red (usually alter 6-12 ulonths, deliending on hood usage). Se_ "()pti(lnal Kits," page 9,
]()1" l/IOr( inlk)rl//ation.
Remove the top grille bv removing the 2 screws that hold it in place. Slide the
/ilter towards the/i'ont of
the ()Veil alld relilove it.
Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven
as shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side SUl)l)ort
tabs and in/i'ont of the right rear tab. Replace
the grille and 2 screws.
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Before You Call For Service
Problem
Oven will not A fuse in your home
start may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge.
Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed.
Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not
Heat from the cooktop light may make the oven
floor get warm.
been used
"LOCKED"appears
on display
Youhear an
unusual, low-tone
beep
The control has been locked.
You have tried to start the Reminder without
a valid time of day. You have a'ied to change
the power level when it is not allowed.
"SENSOR ERROR" When using a Sensor
appears on display feature, the door was
opened before stereo could be detected.
Stereo not detected hi maximtun mnotmt
of time.
Food amoont too Sensor Reheat is for large for Sensor single servings of
Reheat recommended foods.
"BAD PROBE" or Probe has been
!'PLEASE INSERT forgotten or may not be
PROBE"appears h_serted properly into
ondisplay oven outlet.
The probe is defective,
Rel)lace tuse or reset circuit lweaker.
lJot)lug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Make sure the 3-1)rong plug on the
oven is fully inserted into wall omlet.
()t)en the door and close securely.
This is nornml.
Press and hohl CI,IL,\R!()FF fi)r
about 3 seconds to mllock the control.
StmTt over alld enter a valid time of (tax.
NlallV of the o_,ell'S i(!atllres are t)reset al/d Cgtl/l/Ot bc chal/ge(/.
Do 1/ot ol)ell door Ill/ill steal//is Sellse(t al/(] t1111e is showll co/lntillg
doxvll (111 dist)la" _.
Usc Time Cook to heat f¥/r more time.
Llse Time Cook for large amorous
of tood.
/nserl the t)rol)e t)rol)erl} iron Ihe
OVel/ wall Ollilet.
Replace lhe l)robe.
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o Moisture on ttl( oven
door and walls while cooking. _\ip( the
moistm'e off with a pap(_ tow(1 or soli dod/.
o Moisture b(_een tile
OVell door pan( Is wh(I/
cooking certain Ioods.
Moismr( shotdd dissipate
shordv alier cooking is finish(&
o Steam or vapor (scaping
[l'Ol/l arot/l/d th( door.
o Light refl(ction aro/md
door or o//t(r (ase.
o Dimming oven light and
change in the blow(r so/rod at power kv(ls other than high.
o D/ill thumping sound
while ov(n is operating.
o Th( veto/:m op(rating
while tile microwav( is operating. "I'h( vent Jan
will not go off nor call it b( turned off/mti] the
microwa_( is off.
o T\'-radio interli'r(n(:e
might be noticed while /lSil/g tile I//icFow_I\(.
Similar to tile imerli.'renc( caused 1)_ othe_ small
appliances, it do(s not indicate a problenl with tile microw_ e. Ph/g th(
microwav( into a dilh rent electrical circ/fit, move the radio or TV as 15r away
]roi/l 1]1( i/licrowav( as
possibl( or check ill( position and signal of
tile TViradio antenna.
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Notes
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Notes
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800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322)
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At)t)liances Wel)siw 24 hours
Ext)ert C,E repair ser\'ice is olJ,lv o_J,e step a'w;_yti'om
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of all ages, sizes and cal)al)ilities. \_i' recognize
the need to design/or a wide rang(' of t)hysical _31d
mental al)ilith's mid
For glx'_lItl]? €olive]lie]ice _tl/(t _ts|el? se_ce, VOll c_tll llOW
download Owner's Manuals, order parts, c_tt_ll()gs, o1? evell
schedule service on-line, him can also L\sk Our "Ibam of
Experts r'' _r()__rquesdons,
_tl/d so lllllch lilOl'e,..
()r call 800.GE.(2\RES
(800.432.2737) (huing
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For the heating imp;fire(I, please call 800.TI)D.GIL_\C
(800.833.4322).
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warl'allU,,' and learn ab()llt special discotmts that are
m ailable while your warmm\ is sdll in ett_'ct, him can
tmrchase it on-line amdme,
or call 800.626.2224 during nomml business horn's. GE
Consmner t tome SelMces will sull be dlere a/{er \'ore:
warranty expires.
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ge.com
800.626.2002
ge.com
hldivid uals qualified to service their own
_lppliances Cml have t)m;ts or accessories Sellt
directly to their home.
(VISA, MasterCm:d and
Discover (ards are accepted.)
()rder on-line today,
_4 hO/II?S every day or
b} phone at 800.628.2002 d m:ing normM business
hoIIrs.
Register your new
appliance on-lhle- at your conve_dence!
Timely prod uct reKistration will allow/or enhan( ed
COil/ill [ulicatioll and t)rol//l)t service/lnder tile
terms of your warranty, should the need m:ise.
him n/av Mso n/ml in tile
pre-primed registration cm:d in(luded in die
t)_wking m_terial.
Instructions contained in this manual cover
procedures to be
performed by may user. Other servichlg generally
should be referred to qualified service
personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servichlg may cause tmsafe operation.
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S/aplesah_5_l!p or ca_cdh, d clu.ck he, v,. Pmo o ori._qmd
purchase daie i_ _teeded goobiain service under warra_tly.
LIMHT]) ONE-Yb_ WARRANTIT
I?or olle v_lF [l'OlU (]_tt( of oi_Jl/al l_tll'(ll_l_;e,
GE _il] r_ pl:_te a_F/)art in the mi(rowa\(' oxen that fidls due lo a defix t in mat_ fi;ds <>r
_orkmanship. DmJ1_glhis limited one-yearwmvanly, (;E will pro_&,five ofc'h_ge, all l_dxw and related
ser_i(c _osl_ to/vpl_e d_e dcfi:_ dw p_u't.
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Xll \_arrantx serfiee _ill be provided 1t3ore" E_ctory
Ser\ke Cent_ rs or b} ore" ?lutholJzed Customer Care _ serxk ers dudug normal _orking horn's.
Should your applianc_ need ser_Jce, dining \v_lrmnl} p(riod or be}ond, call 8(}(LGE.C.\RES
(800.4322737). Ple_lse hme serial and mod(I mm_bers ax_dlabl( _d_en calling ]br serxice.
Service trips to your home to teach you how m use the product.
hnproper installation, delivery or maintenance.
If you have an instaJlatiou problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and
other com_ecfing fadlifies.
Product not accessible to provide required
service.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.
Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is abused, nffsttsed (for exan'_ple, cavity"arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
Dunnage to product caused by"accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with tiffs appliauce.
Damage caused after delivery:
EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANtiES--Yoursole andexclusiveremedyisproduct repairasprovidedin thisLimitedWarranty.Anyimpliedwarranties,includingtheimplied
warrantiesofmerchantability orfitnessforaparticular purpose,arelimitedtooneyearor theshortestperiod allowed bylaw.
This wma_ant\ is extended m the original pmvhaser ;md maysucceedhlg owner ibr pioducts purchased f;:whonle use within the [ SA.1€tile product [s located in an m>a where se_wicebya GE Authorized Se_a'iceris llor avail_ahle. you nlay be responsible fbr a trip chmNe oryou mm b_ _quhvd ro bang tile p_duct m _uaAuthorized GE Service
Location _br seivice. In Alaska. the wma'antvexcludes the service cars to your home.
Sonle states do nut _dlo_ tile exclusion or fimitatiou ofincidenta or consequential danlngca, so the abovv
limitation or exclusion lilly 110[applyTO_OU.This \WiH'alltygives },oilspecific legalfights, madyou mm' also hm'e
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SNrU _'onSHlller _l_ilil3 ottice or VOllr state's Xlrorne_ I_enevdl.
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