GE JE1050 User Manual

Microwave Oven

Sensor Microwave Oven

SENSOR COOK

GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

Part No. 164D3370P033 Pub. No. 49-40033 10-97 CG TINS-A635WRRO-G81

JE1050

Owner’s Manual

GE Appliances

Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■Read and follow the specific precautions in the

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

section above.

■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only

to a properly grounded outlet. See the

Grounding

Instructions

section on page 4.

■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with

the provided Installation Instructions.

■Be certain to place the front surface of the door three

inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

■Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

■Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any

portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave

oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.

■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.

■Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

■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.

■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.

■Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

■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 the 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 of the microwave oven

section

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.

■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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

(a) 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.

(b) Do Not Place

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

(c) 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:

(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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ARCING

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

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

■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 gold-

rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

■Recycled paper towels containing small metal

pieces being used in the microwave.

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.

■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.

■

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.

■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. The container may feel cooler than the
formula really is. Always test the formula before
feeding the baby.

■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked

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.

■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.

■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.

■When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe
to eat.

WARNING!

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

MICROW AVE-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. 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. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the
dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,

make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled

paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or
ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they may also
ignite.

■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is

packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the
metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a
paper towel.

■Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.

■

Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package for proper use.

■Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be

used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic
wrap so steam can escape.

■Cookware may become hot because of heat

transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.

■“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.

■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners

may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4²

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 microwave-safe 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.

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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.

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.

We do not recommend using 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. (See

EXTENSION CORDS

section.)

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

WARNING!

WARNING

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

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ADAPTER PLUGS

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,

we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if

you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a

TEMPORARY

CONNECTION

may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most
local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring.

You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly
grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen,

DO NOT

USE

the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug

in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have
the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.

Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.

TEMPORARY
METHOD

Align large
prongs/slots

(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)

EXTENSION CORDS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.

Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.

If an extension cord is used—

The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance;

The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it

can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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.

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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our
quality products and we are committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly
voices of our customer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time
you use your microwave oven. That’s important,
because your new microwave oven will be part of your
family for many years. And we hope you will be part
of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

GE & You, AService Partnership.

Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to

Excessive Microwave Energy . . . .2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . .4

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . .4

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operating Instructions

Features of Your

Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8

Changing Power Level . . . . . . . . . .9

Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12

Sensor Features

. . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Convenience Features . . . . . .13–15

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . .15–17

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service

. . . . . .19

Things That Are Normal

With Your Microwave Oven . . . .19

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . .22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

#
#

You can find them on a label inside the oven.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your microwave oven properly. Just a little preventive care on your
part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your
microwave oven.

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the

Before You

Call For Service

section. If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips

first, you may not need to call for service at all.

READ THIS MANUAL

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

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 section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center® at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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IMPORT ANT!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is
packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.

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About the features of your microwave oven.

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Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions

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

1000 Watts

Features of the Oven

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield.

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

Convenience Guide.

Touch Control Panel Display.

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.

Removable Turntable Support.

The turntable

support must be in place when using the oven.

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

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.

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About the features of your microwave oven.

TIME

DEFROST

TIME

COOK

ADD

30 SEC

POWER

LEVEL

AUTO

DEFROST

COOK

SNACKS

BEVERAGE

POPCORN REHEA T

1

EXPRESS COOK

3

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

5

EXPRESS COOK

4

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

Cooking Controls

Time Features

Press Enter

TIME COOK Amount of cooking time

Press once or twice

TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWERLEVEL Power level 1–10

Sensor Features

Press Enter Option

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

Convenience Features

Press Enter Option

BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings
SNACKS Snack type 1–6

number/weight

COOK

Food type 1–9 + weight

AUTO DEFROST Food weight

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

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About changing the power level.

The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
time for

Time Cook, T ime Defrost

or

Express

Cook.

The power level may also be changed

during time countdown.

Press

TIME COOK

or

TIME DEFROST.

Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press

POWER LEVEL.

Select desired power level 1–10.
Press

START.

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.

Power level 7

is

microwave energy 70% of the time.

Power

level 3

is energy 30% of the time. Most

cooking will be done on

High (power level 10)

which gives you 100% power.

Power level 10

will cook faster but food may need more
frequent stirring, rotating or turning over.
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:

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 for

stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3:

Defrosting; simmering; delicate

sauces.

Warm 1:

Keeping food warm; softening

butter.

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About the time features.

Time Cook

Time Cook I

Allows you to microwave for any time up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (High)

is automatically set, but

you may change it for more flexibility.

Press

TIME COOK.

Enter cooking time. For example, press
1, 5, 0 and 0 for 15 minutes.

Change power level if you don’t want
full power. (Press

POWER LEVEL.

Select

a desired power level 1–10.)
Press

START.

You may open the door during

Time Cook

to check the food. Close the door and press

START

to resume cooking.

Time Cook II

Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

Press

TIME COOK.

Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t

want full power. (Press

POWER LEVEL.

Select a desired power level 1–10.)
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.

At the end of

Time Cook I, Time Cook II

counts down.

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

4

3

2

1

9

POWER

LEVEL

1

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

4

5

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

START

3

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

TIME

COOK

1

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

4

5

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

START

3

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears)

1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Med-High (7)

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green)

1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen green)

10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

(frozen lima)

10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 6 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh spears)

1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(

frozen,

chopped)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Cabbage

(fresh)

1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 6 to 10 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(wedges)

6 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)

1 lb. 5 to 8 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh, whole)

1 medium head 8 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn

(frozen kernel)

10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

1 to 5 ears 11/2to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in

per ear husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add

1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

(frozen)

1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after

per ear half of time.

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled)

2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white)

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.

casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.

(fresh, whole, sweet

1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch

or white)

apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh)

10 to 16 oz. 4 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

(frozen, chopped, and leaf)

10-oz. package 4 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh, summer, and yellow)

1 lb. sliced 4 to 6 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(winter, acorn, or butternut)

1 to 2 squash

(about 1 lb. each)

6 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In

2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

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About the time features.

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Cooking Guide for Time Cook

NOTE: Use power level High (10)unless otherwise noted.

Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls(1 piece)

1/4 min.

Sweet rolls(approx. 12 oz.)

2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.

Fish and Seafood

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

6 to 9 min.

Shellfish, small pieces

(1 lb.)

3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.

Fruit

Plastic pouch—1 or 2

1 to 5 min.

(10-oz. package)

Meat

Bacon(1 lb.)

2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Franks(1 lb.)

2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.

Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Ground meat(1 lb.)

4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

9 to 13 min.

Use

power level 1.

per lb.

Steaks, chops and cutlets

4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield
per lb. warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.

Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up

14 to 20 min.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After

(21⁄2to 3 lbs.)

second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)

20 to 25 min.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
per lb. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

T urkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)

3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
per lb. of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second

half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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Defrosting Guide

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of
time. See the

Defrosting Guide

for suggested

times.

Press

TIMEDEFROST.

Enter defrosting time.
Press

START.

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.

Power level 7

cuts the

total defrosting time in about half;

power

level 10

cuts the total time to approximately
1/3. However, food will need more
frequent attention than usual.

A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This is normal when oven is not
operating at

High

power.

Defrosting Tips

■

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.

■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners

can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.

■Foods that spoil easily should not be

allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

■For more even defrosting of larger foods,

such as roasts, use

Auto Defrost.

Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.

■When defrosted, food should be cool

but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or let
it stand a few minutes.

3

2

1

TIME

DEFROST

1

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

4

5

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

START

3

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

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About the time features.

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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 to 6 minutes of cooking at

power

level 10.

For example, press the 2pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to press

START

, the oven will start immediately.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press

POWERLEVEL

and

enter 1–10.

1

EXPRESS COOK

3

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

5

EXPRESS COOK

4

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

About the sensor features.

Humidity Sensor

The

Sensor Features

detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven

automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

■The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.

■Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.

■Be sure the outside of the cooking containers 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.

Add 30 Seconds

You can use this feature two ways:

■It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.

■It can be used as an express cook for 30 seconds. No need to press

START

, the oven will

start immediately.

Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.

Vented

Covered

ADD

30 SEC

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About the convenience features.

Beverage

The

Beverage

feature heats 1 to 3 servings of

any beverage.
Press

BEVERAGE.

The oven starts

immediately.
The serving size is automatically set at 1, but

can be changed by pressing 2or 3right after
pressing

BEVERAGE.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature
may be very hot. Remove the container
with care.

Popcorn

To use the

Popcorn

feature:

Follow package instructions, using

Time Cook

if the package is less than 3.0
ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place
the package of popcorn in the center of
the microwave.

Press

POPCORN.

The oven starts

immediately.

If you open the door while

POP

is displayed,

ERROR

will appear. Close the door, press

CLEAR/OFF

and begin again.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide
a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the
automatic popping time.

To add time:

After pressing

POPCORN

, press

9

immediately after the oven starts
for an extra 20 seconds.

To subtract time:

After pressing

POPCORN,

press

1

immediately after the oven starts
for 20 seconds less cooking time.

2

1

Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

(less time) (more time)

POPCORN

1

EXPRESS COOK

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Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats single servings
(4–8 ounces) of previously cooked foods or
a plate of leftovers.

Place covered food in the oven. Press

REHEAT.

The oven starts immediately.

The oven signals when steam is sensed
and the time remaining begins counting
down.

Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close
it and press

START

immediately.

After removing food from the oven, stir, if
possible, to even out the temperature. If
the food is not hot enough, use Time Cook
to reheat for more time. Reheated foods

may have wide variations in temperature.
Some areas may be extremely hot.

Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With
Reheat

It is best to use

Time Cook

for these foods:

■Bread products.

■Foods that must be reheated uncovered.

■Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.

■Foods calling for a dry look or crisp

surface after reheating.

2

1

REHEA T

BEVERAGE

2

EXPRESS COOK

3

EXPRESS COOK

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Snacks

The

Snacks

feature automatically sets the
microwaving times and power levels to
warm a variety of snack foods.

Press

SNACKS.

Select snack type 1–6 (see the

Snacks

Guide

below).

Enter the number of items or the food
weight in ounces.

Press

START.

Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad

during cooking to display the snack type and
remaining microwaving time.

4

3

2

1

Cook

The

Cook

feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels for a variety
of foods.

Press

COOK.

Select food type 1–9 (see the

Cook Guide

below).

Enter weight in ounces.
Press

START.

Hint: Press and hold the COOKpad during cooking

to display the remaining cooking time.

4

3

2

1

1 Bread, rolls, muffins

1 to 4

2 Sandwiches

1 to 2

3 Pizza (leftover slices)

1 to 4

4 Dessert toppings

1 to 4

5 Soup

8 to 40 oz.

6 Cheese dip

4 to 16 oz.

Food Type Quantity or Weight

Snacks Guide

SNACKS

1

EXPRESS COOK

3

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

5

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

4

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

START

1 Canned Vegetables

4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with

lid or vented plastic wrap.

2 Frozen Vegetables

4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow

package instructions for adding water. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.

3 Fresh Vegetables

4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add

2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.

4 Potatoes

8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the

turntable.

5 Fish

4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with

vented plastic wrap.

6 Chicken Pieces

4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with

vented plastic wrap or wax paper.

7 Ground Meat

8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into

(beef, pork, turkey)

dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

8 Bacon

2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer. Cover each

layer with a paper towel.

9 Pizza

4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to prepare pizza

(frozen, microwaveable)

for microwaving.

Food Type Weight Comments

Cook Guide

COOK

1

EXPRESS COOK

4

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

START

2

EXPRESS COOK

5

EXPRESS COOK

0

3

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

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About the other features.

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.

■Remove meat from package and place on

microwave-safe dish.

Press

AUTODEFROST.

Using the

Conversion Guide

at right,
enter food weight. For example, press
pads 1and 2for 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces).

Press

START.

■Twice during defrost, the oven signals

“TURn.” At each “TURn” signal, turn
the food over. Remove defrosted meat or
shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

■After defrosting, most meats need to

stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about 30
minutes.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.

Weight of Food Enter Food Weight

in Ounces (tenths of a pound)

1–2 .1

3 .2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4

8 .5

9–10 .6

11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9

3

2

1

AUTO

Clock

Press to enter the time of day or to check the
time of day while microwaving.

Press

CLOCK.

Enter time of day.
Press

START

or

CLOCK.

3

2

1

Cooking Complete Reminder

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you
either open the oven door or press

CLEAR/OFF.

Guide

There is a handy guide located on
the inside front of the oven.

DEFROST

1

EXPRESS COOK

4

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

3

2

EXPRESS COOK

6

5

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

START

CLOCK

1

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

4

5

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

3

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

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Delay Start

Delay Start

allows you to set the microwave

to delay cooking up to 12 hours.

Press

DELAY START.

Enter the time you want the oven to
start. (Be sure the microwave clock
shows the correct time of day.)

Select your desired cooking program.
Press

START.

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.

NOTE: You cannot use DELAY START with
POPCORN or REHEAT.

4

3

2

1

DELAY
START

REMINDER

1

EXPRESS COOK

3

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

5

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

4

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

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, an Lwill
be displayed.

Sound

Press

SOUND

to turn the oven beeper on or off.

Reminder

The

Reminder

feature can be used like
an alarm clock, without starting the oven.
The

Reminder

time can be set up to 12
hours later.

Press

DELAY START.

Enter the time you want the oven to
remind you. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of day.)

Press

START.

The

Reminder

time may be

displayed by pressing

DELAY START.

NOTE: REM will remain on the display to show that

the Reminder is set until the Remindertime is
reached and the door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is
pressed.

3

2

1

1

EXPRESS COOK

4

EXPRESS COOK

DELAY
START

REMINDER

2

EXPRESS COOK

5

EXPRESS COOK

3

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

CLEAR

OFF

SOUND

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Microwave terms.

Kitchen Timer

This pad performs three 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

Kitchen Timer

operates without

microwave energy.

How to Use as a Minute Timer

Press

KITCHENTIMER.

Enter the amount of time you want to
count down.

Press

START.

When the time is up, the

timer will signal.

How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking

You can set the microwave to delay cooking
up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Press

TIME COOK

and enter the amount

of cooking time.
Press

KITCHENTIMER

and enter the
amount of time to delay the start of
cooking.

Press

START.

The timer will begin
counting down to zero and cooking
will then begin.

How to Use to Set a Holding Time

You can set a holding time between

Defrost

and

Time Cook,

from one second to 99

minutes and 99 seconds.

Press

TIME DEFROST.

Enter defrosting time.
Press

KITCHENTIMER.

Enter the amount of time you want the
oven to hold.

Press

TIME COOK.

Enter cooking time.
Press

START.

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

KITCHEN

Arcing

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

■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

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.

Shielding

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,
you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook before larger parts.

Standing Time

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to
set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed
on a cooling rack.

Venting

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam
can escape.

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TIMER

1

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

4

5

EXPRESS COOK

7 8 9

0

3

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.

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Helpful Hints

Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.

To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.

Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

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.

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. Rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

Control Panel and Door

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap
and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels
can also scratch the control panel.

Door Surface

It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only
mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

Power Cord

If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
plugging cord into outlet.

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Before you call for service…

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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below and you
may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven will not start

A fuse in your home may be •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.

Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted

outlet. into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.

Control panel lighted, yet

Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.

oven will not start

START

pad not pressed after •Press

START.

entering cooking selection.

Another selection entered •Press

CLEAR/OFF.

already in oven and

CLEAR/OFF

pad not pressed to cancel it.

Cooking time not entered after •Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing

pressing

TIME COOK. TIMECOOK.

CLEAR/OFF

was pressed •Reset cooking program and press

START.

accidentally.

Food weight not entered after •Make sure you have entered food weight after pressing

pressing

AUTODEFROST. AUTO DEFROST.

Food type not entered after •Make sure you have entered a food type.

pressing

SNACKS

or

COOK.

“Error” appears on display

During

Reheat

or

Popcorn

•Close the door, press

CLEAR/OFF

and begin again.

program, the door was opened
before steam could be detected.

No steam was detected by sensor •Use

Time Cook.

within 4 minutes and 10 seconds
after start of

Popcorn

program.

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.

■Dull thumping sound while oven is

operating.

■TV/radio interference might be noticed

while using the microwave. Similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem
with the microwave. Plug the microwave
into a different electrical circuit, move
the radio or TV as far away from the
microwave as possible, or check the
position and signal of the TV/radio
antenna.

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Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 34070
Louisville, KY 40232-4070

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Model Number Serial Number

Important

Mail

Today!

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General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

First

Name

Mr. ■■ Ms. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Miss ■■

Street

Address

City

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Date Placed

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Month

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

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confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Complete and
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Have the peace of
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can contact you in
the unlikely event of
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After mailing
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appliance properly.
If you have questions,
or need more
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty

All warranty service provided by an authorized
Customer Care

®

technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:

One Year Any part

of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the date of the

During this

limited one-year warranty,

GE will also provide,

free of charge,

parts and service labor

original purchase

to repair or replace the defective part.

Nine Years The magnetron tube,

if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the second through

During this

nine-year limited warranty,

you will be responsible for any labor or in-home

the tenth year from the

service costs.

date of original purchase

■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the

product.

■Improper installation.

■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for

other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or

acts of God.

■Incidental or consequential damage to personal property

caused by possible defects with this appliance.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

For each of the above warranties: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric

Customer Care®servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service
technician’s travel costs to your home.

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Service Telephone Numbers.

GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000

The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.

Special Needs Service

800.626.2000

800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)

GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Service Satisfaction

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:

First,

contact the people who serviced your appliance.

Next,

if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Finally,

if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606