GE JE1440 Owner’s Manual

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Microwave Oven

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JE1440

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . .2–10

Operating Instructions

Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Care and Cleaning . . . . . .31, 32

Changing Power Level . . . . . .14

Convenience Features . . .22–26 Features of Your

Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .12, 13

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . .31

Other Features . . . . . . . . . 27–29

Time Features . . . . . . . . .15–20

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .33

Things That Are Normal With

Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .34

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . .Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

________________________

Serial #

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You can find them on a label inside of the oven.

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■ 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 8.

■ 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 Attempt

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

■

Do Not Place

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

■

Do Not Operate

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

door (bent),

hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

door seals and sealing surfaces.

■

The Oven Should Not

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

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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

WARNING!

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ 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. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric.

■ 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.

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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.

■ Do not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

■ Some products such as

whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

■ Do not boil eggs in a

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

■ Operating the microwave

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

■ Foods with unbroken outer

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

FOODS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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

ARCING

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■

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 narrow-necked 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.

■ Cook meat and poultry

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

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 30–45 seconds 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.

MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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■ “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 3/4″ high; remove

the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least

1″away from the sides

of the oven.

■ Plastic cookware—Plastic

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

Follow these guidelines:

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

Do not microwave empty containers.

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

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

WARNING—

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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

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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 twoprong 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.

ADAPTER PLUGS

Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use.

TEMPORARY METHOD

Align large prongs/slots

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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 countertop 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.

EXTENSION CORDS

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the features of your microwave oven.

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

1150 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 and 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.

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

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You can microwave by time, with the convenience features or with the auto feature.

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Cooking Controls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Time Features

Press Enter

TIME COOK Amount of cooking time

Press once or twice DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of defrosting time

Press twice

EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10

Convenience Features and Auto Feature

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or

Press once, twice or three times 1.75 oz.

more/less time

BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 4 oz., 8 oz. or Press once, twice or three times 12 oz.

REHEAT Food type 1–6 1–3 servings SNACKS Snack type 1–6 number/weight COOK Food type 1–9 +

weight

DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight Press once

VEGETABLES Vegetable type 1–3 +

weight

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About changing the power level.

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

TIME

COOK, TIME DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK.

The power level

may also be changed during time countdown.

Press

TIME COOK

or select

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.

About the time features.

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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.

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.

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About the time features.

Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears)

1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking

Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.

(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 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place (1

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/2 cup water.

(fresh spears)

1 bunch 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, (1

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) place 1/4 cup water.

(

frozen,

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

chopped) (frozen spears)

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

3 tablespoons water.

Cabbage

(fresh)

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

(wedges)

5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)

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

1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

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

2 tablespoons water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2 cup water.

(fresh, whole)

1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

1/2 cup water.

(frozen)

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

2 tablespoons water.

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Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Corn

(frozen kernel)

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

2 tablespoons water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

1 to 5 ears 11/4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking

per ear 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 time.

(frozen)

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

per ear plastic wrap. Rearrange after

half of time.

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

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

2 tablespoons water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed,

4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.

white)

(6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2

cup water. Stir after half of time.

(fresh, whole,

1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place

sweet or white)

in center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh)

10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed

spinach.

(frozen, chopped

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

and leaf)

3 tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh, summer

1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4

and yellow)

cup water.

(winter, acorn,

1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous

or butternut)

(about 1 lb. each)

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

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About the time features.

Time Defrost

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

Defrosting Guide

for suggested times. (

Auto Defrost

explained in the

About the auto feature

section.)

Press

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

twice.

Enter defrosting time.

Press

START.

Turn food over when the oven signals.

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.

At one half of selected defrosting time, the oven signals

TURN.

At this time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

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.

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Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)

1/4 min.

Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)

2 to 4 min.

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 half the 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. per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield

warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer

14 to 20 min.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap

cut up (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)

and turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole

20 to 25 min.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half

(21⁄2to 3 lbs.)

the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after half the

time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)

3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast- per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over

and shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Defrosting Guide

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About the time features.

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.

Press one of the

Express Cook

pads (from 1 to 6)

for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at

power level 10.

For

example, press the

pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

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

POWER LEVEL

and enter 1–10.

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 a quick way to set 30 seconds of

cooking time.

About the auto feature.

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Auto Defrost

The

Defrost Auto/Time

feature gives you two ways to

defrost frozen foods. Press

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

once

for

Auto Defrost

or twice for

Time 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 weighing up to six pounds.

Press

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

once.

Using the

Conversion Guide

below, enter food weight.

For example, press pads

and 2for 1.2 pounds

(1 pound, 3 ounces).

Press

START.

(

Time Defrost

is explained in the

About the time features

section.)

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

■ Remove meat from package and place on microwave-

safe dish.

■ 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 in Ounces Enter Food Weight

(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

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About the convenience features.

Popcorn

To use the

Popcorn

feature:

Follow package instructions, using

Time Cook

if the

package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than

3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.

Press

POPCORN

once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package, or three times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts immediately.

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 9once immediately after the oven starts for an extra 10 seconds or twice for an extra 20 seconds.

To subtract time:

After pressing

POPCORN,

press 1once immediately after the oven starts for 10 seconds less cooking time or twice for 20 seconds less.

(less time)

(more time)

Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

1.75 to 3.5 ounces.

Beverage

To use the

Beverage

feature:

Press

BEVERAGE

once for a 4 oz. beverage, twice for

an 8 oz. beverage or three times for a 12 oz. beverage.

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

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1 Pasta

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

2 Meats, casseroles, pizza

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

3 Fruits and vegetables

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

4 Beverages, 8–10 oz.

Use wide mouth mug.

5 Sauces and gravies

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

6 Plate of leftovers (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Food Type Comments

Reheat Guide

Reheat

The

Reheat

feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many

previously cooked foods.

Press

REHEAT.

Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see

Reheat

Guide

below).

Press

START.

NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START. Press number pad 1

2 or 3. Serving

size for food type 6 cannot be changed.

Press 2or 3to reheat 2 or 3 servings.

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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

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 remaining microwaving time.

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

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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 COOK pad during cooking to

display the remaining cook time.

Cook Guide

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

(beef, pork, turkey)

meat into 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

(frozen, microwaveable)

prepare pizza for microwaving.

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Vegetables

The

Vegetables

feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables

Press

VEGETABLES

Select vegetable type 1–3 (see the

Vegetable Guide

below).

Enter weight in ounces.

Press

START.

Hint: Press and hold the VEGETABLES pad during cooking to

display the remaining cooking time.

Vegetable Guide

1 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.

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 Canned Vegetables

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

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Food Type Weight Comments

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Clock

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

Press

CLOCK.

Enter time of day.

Select AM or PM.

Press

START

CLOCK.

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display

FOOD IS READY

and beep once a

minute until you either open the oven door or press

CLEAR/OFF.

Cooking Complete Reminder

Scroll Speed

The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the

AM/PM

pad about 3 seconds to bring up

the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.

Start/Pause

In addition to starting many functions,

START/PAUSE

allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.

Help

The

HELP

pad displays feature information and helpful

hints. Press

HELP,

then select a feature pad.

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About the other features.

Delay Start

allows you to set the microwave to delay

cooking up to 24 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 AM or PM.

Select any combination of

Defrost Auto/Time

and

Time Cook.

Press

START.

The

Delay Start

time will be displayed plus

DS.

The oven will automatically start at the delayed time.

The time of day may be displayed by pressing

CLOCK.

Reminder

The

Reminder

feature can be used like an alarm clock, and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The

Reminder

time can be set up to

24 hours later.

Press

REMINDER.

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

Select AM or PM.

Press

REMINDER.

When

Reminder

signal occurs,

press

REMINDER

to turn it off. The

Reminder

time

may be displayed by pressing

REMINDER.

NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder before it occurs,

press REMINDER, then 0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit.

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Timer On/Off

operates as a minute timer and can be

used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

Press

TIMER ON/OFF.

Enter time you want to count down.

Press

TIMER ON/OFF

to start.

When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the timer signal, press

TIMER ON/OFF.

NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is

operating.

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

will be displayed to the extreme right.

Sound Level

The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press

SOUND

LEVEL.

Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.

Display On/Off

To turn the clock display on or off, press and hold 0for about 3 seconds. The

Display On/Off

feature cannot be

used while a cooking feature is in use.

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Microwave terms.

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.

Term Definition

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.

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Helpful Hints

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.

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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 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.

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.

Before you call for service…

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Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven will not start

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

Power surge. • Unplug the microwave

oven, then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully

inserted 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

oven will not start

securely.

START

pad not pressed • Press

START.

after 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 • Make sure you have after pressing

TIME COOK.

entered cooking time after pressing

TIME COOK.

CLEAR/OFF

was pressed • Reset cooking program

accidentally. and press

START.

Food weight not entered • Make sure you have after selecting

Auto Defrost.

entered food weight after selecting

Auto Defrost.

Food type not entered after • Make sure you have pressing

REHEAT

COOK.

entered a food type.

“LOCKED” appears in

The control has been • Press and hold

CLEAR/OFF

display

locked. (When the control for about three seconds to panel is locked an

will unlock the control.

be displayed.)

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■ 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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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.

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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 The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year Any part

of the microwave oven which fails due to a

From the date of the

defect in materials or workmanship. During this

limited

original purchase one-year warranty,

GE will also provide,

free of charge,

all parts and service labor to repair or replace the defective part.

Ten Years The magnetron tube,

if the magnetron tube fails due to

For the second through

a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

the tenth year from the additional nine-year limited warranty,

you will be

date of original purchase

responsible for any labor or in-home service costs.

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.

■ 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

caused by possible defects with this appliance.

What GE Will Not Cover:

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care

technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call

800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original

purchase date is needed

to obtain service under

the warranty.

Printed in Korea

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Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call

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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties

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Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call

800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories

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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

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.

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If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to:

General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

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