GE JE1440WF03, JE1440BF03 Owner’s Manual

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Sa]bty Instructions ....... 2-10

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Operating Instructions

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

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

Changing Power I,evel ...... 14

Convenience Features . . .22-26
Features of Your

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

Microwave Term s .......... 31

Other Features ......... 27-29

Time Features ......... 15-20

7}'oubleshooting 7ips ....... 33

Thin,,s That Are Normal X+_ith

3Yore" Microwave O_en ........ 4

Consumer Support

Consumer Support..Back Cover

_,_arrantv . ................ 35

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

5im can find diem on a label inside of

Ill(! O+_(!11.

3828W5A2183 164D3370P19749-40230-1 11-01JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

loss of life.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

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Do Not A#empt t() operate
dfis oxen with the door open

sillce o])en-door ol)et&zti(m
can result in hm:mflfl

CXI)OS/IITC 10 l//i(l'()W_l_,e

energ-y. It is importm)t not
to del('at or tamper with the

saJ(,tv interlocks.

Do Not Place any object

betweel/the o\ell ]i'Oll| ]_t(e

mid the door or _lllow soil or
(]em_er residue to

accmnulate on sealing

SIIFlitces.

Do Not Operate the o_en if it
is (tmnaged. It is particularly

illl])()Hal/t that the o\el/door

close properly and that there
is no damage to the:

door(])e,,_>,

::N:]/i,,_e__,,,,_]a,the.,

(broken or loosened),

deaf*e_,].,_,ll,_,ea]ill_

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The Oven Should Not be

_(!justed or repaired by

_lll_Olle excel)| properly

qualified servi(e t)ersomle].

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Thismicrowave oven is not approved or tested for

marine use.

Read and ]i)llow the _,pecific
precautions in the Precautions

to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy

se( |ioI/ _l])ove.

This appliance must be
gTounded. (;(mnect only

to _ properly groml(ted
()inlet. Set' tilt' Grounding

Instructions section on page 8.

Install or locate this
_l])pliance only in a((ordan(e

wilh tile provided Insiallation

[nsm_ctions.

Be certain to ])lace the fl:o_J,t
surli_ce of the door three

inches or more 1)ack/i:om
_l/e countertop edge _()_woid

_((idental dl)ping el fl_e
appliance in normal usage.

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

Do llot moullt this appliance

OVeF a Sillk.

Do llot nloullt tile microwmv

portion o{ a heating or
cooking app]iam e.

Do Hot store all,thing
directly on top of the

microwa\ e o\en sm:thce
when the microwa_v o\en

is in operatk)n.
Do Hot o])erate this al)plim_ce

if it has a damaged power
cord or l)lug, if it is not

working properly, or if it
has been damaged or

drol)i)ed. 11the ])ow.t'r cord is
damaged, it must be replaced

l)_ General Electric Servi(e or

all authorized ser'dce agel/t

using a ]lower cord available
ti:om (',eneml Ele(tric.

Do not (o\er or block any
o])enh/g-s oll tile al)pliallce.

N Use this al)pliance only {or

its intended use as described

ill this l//all/lal. Do I/or/Ise

corrosi_v chenficals or vapors
in this applim_ce. This

micmwa\ e o\en is specitically
desiglled to heat, dry or cook
toed, and is not imended/or
labonuorv or industrial use.

Do Hot store this a})pliance

outdoor.,,. Do not use this
product Hear water ]or

exal//])le, ill a x+vet basel//el/t,

lle_tl7 _t swJl//l//il/g- pool OF

llear a Sil/k.

heated sin:times.

N I)o not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

Do not let power cord hang
(wet edge of table or com_te_;

To redllce the lJsk of ]ire ill

the ()\ell Cavit_:

- Do not o\ercook/ood.

Carefidly attend apl)liance
if papel; plastic or other

combusdble mamfials are
])laced inside the oven \qfile

cooking.

- Renlo_v wire twist-ties and

metal handles ]i'om paper
or plastic containers be/ore

placiHg them iH the oven.

- Do not use the oven {or

storage purposes. Do not
lea\ e paper products,

(()()king utensils or/ood in

tile O\ell whell I1()[ ill Hse.

- I{ mate,ials inside the oxell

should ignite, keep die ox en }+;:_+

doo17(losed, ttlrll the (?','ell

oil{" al/d ('iS(Olllle(t the ])ower

tilse or circuit 1)reaker ])ariel.
I1 the door is opened, the fire ¢ ++_}?1:

ma,' st,read. ):i+ ::

See door surihce cleaning

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cleaning of the microwave

oven section ot this mmmal. ........................................

"['his al)pliance should t)e
setMced onl)1)y qualifi(d

SeFVi( e pel%ol/l/e]. C()ll[_-i( t

I/e;-i1;es| a/l|hOlJZed selwi(e

th(ilitv for examinauon,

.:ks x_ittl all),' applian(e,

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(lose S/q)eF\_Si()l/ iS lie( ess_ll%

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

ARCING

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

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A_x'in_ fs the microw lye term
{'or sparks fl_ the o\'_ n. Arcfl_g

is C /tlSed ])\ :

Meted or toil touching tile
side of tile o\en.

Foil not n/olded to/ood

(upturned edges a(t like

;-I1 ltelll IHS).

FOODS

Do not pop popcorn in your

uli(ToW_\ e o\en mdess ill
_1special n/i( ro_e potx orn

_l((essorv or unless you use
popcorn labeled tot use in

llli(Tow_l\ e ()\ellS.

Sollle tlro(hletS Sll(h as

\qlole eggs and sealed
eontainer_ /or exmnt/le,

closed jars--will explode and
shouM not be heated in this

llliel'ow_\ e ()\ell. S/Ich Ilse

of the iiliel'o_l\ e ()\ell Co/lld
resuh in illj/ll_ '.

1)o not boil egg's in a
microw_\ e oxen. Pressure

will buiM ut) inside egg yolk
mid will (m_se it to bin:st,

possibly resulting in in jur}.

Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-lJmmed

dishes, in tile l//i(row_lve.

I/ecy(led paper towels
cont:finh/g Slmfll metal pieces

being used in the ulicrow_l_v.

Operating tile microw',_\'e
with no tood inside fi)r n/ore

tl/ul_ a IIlill/lie or two IIIHV

caIIse (t;-iIIIH_-e to the ovel/

m_d couM start a fire.
It in(reases tile heat rex)mid

the maglletron and can
shorten the lite of the o_en.

Iioo(ts with Illlbrokel/ Ollter
"skill' such as t)otatoes, hot

dog_,, sausages, tomatoes,
at)ples, chicken live1\_,and
other giblets, and egg yolks

should be pierced to allow
ste_n//to eseatle (t/llJl/_

cooking.

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SUPERHEATEDWATER

Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble

when they reach the boiling

poinL They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all

Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when iris

moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it

Topreventthis fromhappening

andcausing injury, donot
heatanyliquid formore than

2minutesper cup,After
heating,let the cup stand in
the microwave for 30seconds

beforemovingit or putting
anything intoiL

Avoid heating baby/ood in
glass jars, e_+_'nwith the lkt

o/E Make sure all introit/ood
is thoroughl_ cooked. Stir

(Dod to distribute tile heat
e_ml}, ge careflll to pre\ em

scalding when warming
(bnnula. The cont:_finer ram'

(_'el cooler than tile (ornmla
really is. Alwa'+_++test the

(bmmla be(ore (i.'eding
the 1)abe.

[)oll't (te(i'ost frozen
be_vmg-es ill narro_-necked

bottles (especially carbonated
be_._'rages). I_]\ell if tile

comainer is opened, pressure
can btfild up. This call cause

the (out,finer to llurst,
possibly resulting ill injury.

Spontaneous boiling--Under
certain special circumstan(es,

liquids may start to boil
during or shortly a(ier

l'elI/OVH1 (i'Ol// tlie ii/icl'ow;-i\ e

()',ell. To pFe\ ellt btlrlls (i?OIIl

N>lashing lk/uid, we
recommend tile (ollowing:

be(6re removing tile
container (i'om the oven,

allow the contailler to stand
ill the o\ell (br 30 to 40

seconds after die o_'n has
shut o(E I)o not l>oil liquids

ill narrow-necked containers
such as so(i drink bottles,

wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked co((;t,e cups.

E\ en if tile container is
opened, excessive swam can

build up and cause it to burst

I Iot (hods and ste;an can
cause burns. Be careflll when

opening any containers of
hot (hod, including popcorn

bags, cooking pouches mid
boxes. "Ib pre_t'nt possible

iqjury, direct steam mvav
(i'oln hands and (itce+

Do not oxer( ook potatoes.
They (ould dehydrate and

catch fire, causing damage
to xour oven.

Cook meat all(( pouhr}
thoroughly--uleat to at

least all IN I'ILRNAL
temperature of 160°F

and poultry to at least all
INTERNAl _tenq)emture

of IS0°E Cooking to these

teml)el_Htlres tlS/lally protects

ag_finst (oodl/orne illness.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE

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Make sm'e _I1cookw m. used in

VOHI" !llic! owa_e o\el/ 1S s/liiable

[br mi(rowming. Most gt_ss
c _sse*oles, cooking dishes,

_leas/iYi!lg (lips, (/IstalTd (//_s,

potter} or chil/a dilT,nerw/re
which does i!ot haxe metallic

trim or glaze wid_ _ metallic
sheen (:m be/is(d. Sol_le

cookua_e is labeled %uimble
[br microw cd_g."

If you are not sm:e ifa dish is
lllierowa_,_+-sa[{ _, /lse this test:

Place in the oven both tile
dish you are testing and a

glass measudng cup tilled
with 1 cup of wamlmset the

measmJng cup either in or
next to tile dish. Microwave

3045 seconds at high. If the
dish heats, it should not be

used tbr miemwaving.

ff tile dish rein:fins cool and
only tl_e _s;tter ill the cup

heats, d_en tile dish is
lnicrowa_, e-sale'.

If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,

make sure it is sa/b/or use
in microwmv o_vns.

Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper

towels, napkins and waxed
paper Call eOlltail/l//etal

flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products

containing m'lon or nylon
filaments should be avoided,

as they may _dso igafim.

Some stvrotbam m_us (like
those that meat is packaged

on) hmv a dfin stdp of metal
emt/edded ill tile bottom.

When microwax ed, tile metal

call burn the floor of the
()\el/ or ignite a paper towel.

, Do not use the microwme

to (try newspa])ers.

Not _dl plastic wrap is suitable
/or use in microwax e ()\ells.

Check tile package tot
t)roper use.

Paper towels, waxed paper
and plasdc wrap can be used

to cover dishes ill order to
retain moisture and prevem

spatledng. Be sm:e to vent
plastic wFap so steal// Call

eSC_lI)e.

Cookware iiiwv becolile hot
be(ause of heat transtbrred

/i'om the heated/ood.
Pot holders may be needed

to handle tile eook_vare.

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"Boil_d)le" cooking t)ouehes
and tig-htly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pier( ed or
vented as directed by

t)ackage. II they are not,
plastic could burst during or

immediately atier cooking,
t)ossit)ly resulting in iqjury.

Also, t)lastic storage
containers should be at least

partially unco\ ered because
they/orm a tight seal. When

cooking with containers
tightly coxered with t)lasti(

wrap, relllo\ e CO_,t*lJllg
careflflN and direct steam

;4wa_, ti'ol// hallds alld [k_.ce.

Use toil only as directed in
tiffs guide. TV dinners mm

be micro_m'ed in/oil trays
less than 3/4" high; remove

the to l) toil eo_vr and return
the tray to the box. When

using toil in the microwa_v
oven, kee t) the/oil at least

1" away/i'om the sides

of the ovell.

Plastic cookware Plastic
cookware designed tor

microwme cooking is very
usehfl, t)ut should be used
caretullv Even ]ni(rowa\e-

sale' l)lastie may not be as
tolerallt of o_vrcooking

conditk)ns as are glass or
ceramic materials and mm

so/ien or char it sut)jected
to short t)eriods of

o\ er(ooking. In longer

exl)os[IFes to o\ ereookillg,

the/ood and cookware
(oukl ignite.

Follow these guidelines.

} Use l//iC rOVQI_, e-s_ll'e

t)lasti(s Olfly and use
them in stri(t (omplian(e

with the (ookwt4re

lIl_ll 1 [I/it( |/lrer _s

recol//l//endations.

_I)o not mierowaxe eml)ty

eOlltainers.

I)o not permit (hildren

to HJe t)la3tl( (( okwal?e
vv'ifllout ( Ol//t)lete

SHl)er\_sion.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

CROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

This appliance( mus_ b( grolmded. D/_ll( evem of art _lec@c _I
shot/circuiL groundii_g H_(luces @e risk o[ eI(c@c shock by

plo'%_di!_ _1_ (!sc _p(! _%11(! [{)t" _h(! e]e(:Q_( ( [It't'(!IH,

This applkm((_ is equfpp< d whh a pow<r cord haxing _ grom_dh]g
wire wi@ _ ,gr°lmdh]g, }}hp_,.The plug musl b_ p/ugg( d imo a_

ou@_ @a_ fs tm}p_ rl) h_smll( d a]_d grom](/ed.

(',ons@_ a quali{i(d d(?(:@(im_ or s_r_i(e/(( hni(:i m i[ @_ ga'om_dfng

IIIS[I"/[C[I()//S _1"( //{}[ (X)lllpIet(_I} _l]K](_l_lOO(|, {}17 i[ ? (/o!l])[ (XiS[S iS /1)

_h{ @er/I]( applimK:_ is prop(T17 gHmnd(_d.

If @_ oude_ fs _ slandavd 2-pr{mg w@ otuleL i_ is yore: p_ _onal
r_ sponsibilh) md (}bligauon _(} h_x_ h _ pla(:_ d wi@ _ prop_l}

g!Po;.i]K](!d :;-prong wall[ o[Hi(!t.

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[)O ]/{H [l!td(T }1!1% CilC[[l/IS1_llC( S ([lI ol l(l//o'_( [[/( [I/it'd (_lTO[llK])

Wc do no_ recommend using m cxte_sion cord with this applia_K;e,
[f tl_e power coK1 is _oo shoru hBc a quaIi!i{ d { tec_cia_ ()_ s( trice

tec[mi(:i m i_stall m oluiet near the aptflimK;e, (See WARNfiVG--
EXTENSION CORDSsecdo]_,)

]or b(sl o})_ r uion, plug @is qplian(:( in/o i{s ow]_ _le(:@(: _Iotule_
_o p_e_e]u Ilid(_ cing ol lights, blowi]_g ol [hs_ or @tpi]_g o[ cfr(:ui{

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ADAPTERPLUGS

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

gecause of potential sat_'ty
hazar(ts under certain (onditions, (Adapterplugsnot

we strongly recomlnend against the permittedinganadal
use ofan adapter plug, 1[ov_'(_',,cr, Alignlarge ] (R_ I1

ity(m siill elect to use an adapter prengs/slots,.,.,....,..____ I _ ]l

l/l_t(](' to a pl:Op('F1}/_Totlnde(t two-

plX)l/g" w_dl recel)ta(le by the/,tse of METHOD beforeuse.

a UI. listed adapter whi(h is availat)le
}t1lllOS[ lo(al hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligl_e(t widl the larger slot
in the _dl receptacle to provide proper polalJty in the c(mnecdon

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.

'_bu should hay(' tll(' (ir(uit (hc(kcd 1)} _1(tuMilh,d ch'(tl_(ian to

make smx' the rcccpm(h' is properly groml(h'(t.

When (lis((mnc(dng the pow('F (oFd [i:o]/l the ad_ll)t(q; _IIw_I}_; hold

the ad_l)tcr with ()lit' hm_d. II dfis is n()t don(', the a(t_ptcr gr(mnd

terminal is veT} likely to break with rcp('atcd use. Should this
happen, DO NOT USE die appliance m_til a proper gTotmd has again

been established.

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

Do not use an adapter plug in these situ_tions b('causc !i'('(tucnt

dis(onn('(don el the _)()_r(']:(()]'(t t)l_(('S tmduc strain on th('
adapter and leads to ('v('nt ual Ji_ilm:e of the adapter g_:(mnd

terminal. 5bu should hay(' die tw(>prong _*,_dlr('ceptacle r('placed
widl a thr('e-prong (gr(mnding) r('cepta(le by a qualiiied electrician

belbre using die appliance.

CONN C.ON,,,.,, ;;2gri;ni

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WARNING!

EXTENSIONCORDS

ti'om becoming (+lltallglcd ill or tripi)ing o_'r a longer cord.

Extension co_x]s may be used if_xm are careflll in using thcl//.

If an extension co_x/is used--

The marked clectri(al rating ot thc cxtension cord should be
at ]cast as great as the ele(tt'i(al F_tJllg of th(! _t)})]J_ln((!;

The extension cord nmst be a g_:otmding=t?q_e _-v_rilT(_(ord and

::::::::::::'_it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

The extension (ord should be arrm_ged so that it will not drape
()_(_171]1(_COIII/{(I'[Op 017 ta|)lctop where it (all l)e pulled on l)_

children or tripped o\er mfintentionallv.

I/_x)u use an extcnsion cord, the interior light may flicker and the

|)IoweF Sollnd lll:dV _,_ll_, \_]lell tile lili(rovv_v, e oxen is on. (]ookillg

times may be longcC too.

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Aboutthe features of yourmicrowave oven.

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

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Featuresof the Oven

OoorLatches.

WindowwithMetalShield. S(reen_d]ows(ookingtobe

_(}w(!d while keeping mi(rowa_es (onfined in the oxen.

Convenience Guide.

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TouchControlPanelandDisplay.

0

Door Latch Release. Press ]at(h release to open door.

0

Removable Turntable. Tor]ltM)le and sup|)oN must be

ill I)]_(_ _r]_(_ using the o_en. The mrmat)le ma'_ be

F(!]//O_,(!d {()F (l{_-IliilI_,

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

Y_lt/af_ntmirC_Owaveby time" with the cOnvenience features Orwith the

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CookingControls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

TimeFeatureSpress Enter

TIME COOK Amountof cookingtime
Pressonceortwice

DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Amountof defrosting time
Presstwice

EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!

ADD 30 SEC Startsimmediately!

POWER LEVEl. Powerlevel1-10

Convenience Features andAutOpress EnterFeature Option

POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5oz.,3 oz.or
Pressonce,twice or three times 1.75oz.

more/lesstime

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

REHEAT Foodtype 1-6 1-3 servings
SNACKS Snacktype 1-6 number/weight

COOK Foodtype 1-9 +

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DEFROSTAUTO/TIME Foodweight
Pressonce

VEGETABLES Vegetabletype 1-3 +

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Aboutchanging thepower level

hmnediatelv after entelfing the fi_ature time for TIME
COOK TIME DEFROST or EXPRESSCOOK. The power le',,el

may _lso be (hanged (hating time ( (mntdo/_n.

) S

t rc s TIME COOKer sele( t time Defrost.

_ k'nter looking or deli'osfing time.

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Press POWER LEVEL

_ Sele( desired t)o/*,rerlexel 1-10.

Press START

_ZlJal)le power hwels add Jh'xibilhy to IlIi(Tow;_z\ e

(ookil/_-. The pox_el: le_'ls Oll the IIli(I'ow_' ()_'1/(_Zl/

be ( ompared to the sm'/it(e milts on _ range. Ea(h
power h'vel g_ves you l//ic]7o_lve elleF_)" _tCelTt_lill

percent of tile time. Power level 7 is microwm e energy'

70% of tile tillle. Power level3 is energy' 30% oI die

time. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10)
,,*,rhidig_ves you 100% power. Powerleve110 will (ook

/ssWr but/ood ma\' need more/i'equent sthTing,
rotating or turning over. A loweF setting will (ook IIlore

e\ enlv and need less stirring or rotating of the toed.

Sonic/()()(Is IIIHV l/_l_' 1)etleF ]l_l\'OY, textIlYe OF

appem:mwe if one of the lower seuing_ is used.
Llse a lower power level when cooking leeds tI'_t have

a ten(tenor to boil o_e_; such as s(_dloped potatoes.
P.est t)e_o(ts (when the microw_l',v energ-} (y(les oil)

gffe time tot the t()od to "equ_flize" or trans/i.,r he_t to
the inside of tile tood. An exmnple of this is shown with

power level 3--the det_'ost CV( le. If llli(TOW_l\ e el le]Tgy'
did not (y(h' oil, dw outside o/the/ood Wo/lld look

betore the inside _s deti:osted.

Hero are some examples of uses for various power levels.

High 10: Fish, bacon, _vgetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: (;emle cooking of meat and pouhr}; baking

casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing/or stews and

less telldel7 ellis o/l//e_tt.

Low2or3: I)eli'osting; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1: Keeping tbod _r_]:_; softening hinter.

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TimeCookt

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Cooking Guide for -time Cook

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

Asparagu s

(fresh spears)

(frozen spears)

Beaus
(fresh green)

(frozen green)

(frozen lima)

Boots
(fresh. who]el 1 bm_ch 16 to 22 rain. In 2-(it. casserole, place

Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 btmch 5 to 9 mh].

(fresh spears) 1 bm_ch 7 to 11 mln.

(frozen, lO-oz, package 4 to 7 nm_.

chopped)
(frozen spears) ]O-oz. package 4to 7 nlln.

Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

Carrots

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(fresh,sliced)

(frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole)

(frozen)

1 lb. 5 to 8 rim1., In 1½-qt. oblong glass t)aking

10-oz. package 4 to 7 mh_. In l-qt. (_sserole.

llb. cuth_half 10to 15rain.

10-oz. package 4 to 8 mh_.

10-oz. package 4 to 8 mh_.

(1¼to 1F_ lbs.)

(1¼to 1F_lbs.)

1 mediumhead 6 to 10rain.
(about 2 lbs.)

1 lb. 4 to 8 nlhl.

lO-oz, package 3 to 7 nlh_.

1 meditun head 7 to 11 rain.

1 medimn head 7 to 15 rain.

lO-oz, package 3 to 7 nlh_.

Med-High (7) dish, t)la(e l/4 (up waw_;

In 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace

1/2 cup wiltel2

In 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 tablespoons water.

In 1-qt. casserole, ])lace

1/4 cup Wiltel2

1 2 (ut) vva[el:.

In 2-qt. casserole, ])lace

1/2 cup wi|tel2

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup WtlteE

In 1-qt. casserole.

111 l-qt. (asserole, pla(e
._4tables])OOl/S "¢_ater.

In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup wi|tel2

5 to 9 mh_.

In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup wtltel2

In 1½-qt. casserole, ])lace

1/4 cup wiltel2

In 1-qt. casserole, ])lace
2 tablespoons water:

In 2-qt. casserole, ])lace

1/2 cup Wil[el2

In 2-qt. casserole, ])lace

1/2 cup %riltel2

In 1-qt. casserole, t)lace
2 tables]lOOnS w_t('E

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Amo,,.t rime Comme.ts

Corn

(frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 rain. hi 1-(it. (ax, ero]e, pla(e

2 |al)lest)oolls w_lter.

Corn on the Cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11/4 to 4 rim1. In 2-qt. el)long glass baking

per ear

(frozen) lear 3 to 6 nlhl.

2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 mh,.

Mixed
vegetables

(frozen) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 mln. In 1-qL (ax,erole, pla(e

Peas )
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. m_helled 7 to 10 rain. In 1-qL cax_eroh', place

per ear

(frozen) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 rain. In 1-qL caxserole, pla(e

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 9 to 12 rain.
white) (6 to 8 oz. each)

(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 mln.
sweet Or white)

Spinach

(fresh) 10 to 16 oz.

(frozen,chopped lO-oz, package
and leaf)

Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced

and
(winter, acorn, 1 or 2 squash

or butternut) (about 1 lb. each)

3 to 6 mln.

3 to 6 rain.

3 to 5 mln.

5 to 9 rain.

dish, place corn. If corn is in
lmsk, use no water; if corn has

been husked, add l/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of

time.

Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Co_'r with vetoed

plastic wrap. Rearrange aIter
half of dine.

3 t_d)lesl)oons water.

l/4 cup water.

2 tal)lesl)oou, s water.

Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2

cup _tel: Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking ]ork. Place

in center of the oven. Iet stand
5 mimnes.

In 2-qt. caxserole, ])lace washed
sl)inach.

In l-qt. casserole, ])lace
3 tal)lesl)oou, s ware1:

In 1½_-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup water.

Cut in hall and remove fibrous
meml)ra_s, es. In 2-qt. ot)long

glass baking dish, t)lace squash
cm-side-down. Turn cm-side-up

after 4 mimnes.

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the Defrosting Guide tot suggested tilnes. (Auto Defrost

,,-essD_FRDSTAUTO,'rIM_twi,,.

_,,essSTART

_ i;.,,,_,o_,o.el,.l/ell"/eo.ellsi_laIs

Press START

o

PoweF level is automati(allv set at 3, but (an be challged.

_)ll call de/i'ost small iwlllS quick b 1K l_lising tile l)OFvre]7

h'\ el a/ier enteriHg tile time. Power level 7 ellis tile total
deKosting unle ill about l/_flK power/eve/10 cuts _lle

toted tillle to approximately 1/3. II()_r_ '_e]'. J_)()(twill

I/eed l//OFe ]iTeqllelll attelltiOl/ tIlall [IsIlaI.

At ()lie half of selected deKosting time, the ovell signals

TURN. At |his time, turll/()od o\er and break a])ar| or

Fearrange pieces t_)r nlore evell deli'oslillg. Shield m/v
warm areas wid/small pieces of toil.

A dull thumping noise mm be heard during de/i'osfing.

"Itlis is normal when o\en is not ()t)emting at High power.

Defrosting tips

Foods ti:ozen ill paper or t)lasti( can be deli:osted ill
tile pa(kage. Closed packages should be slit, pierced

or vetoed •\/zI'ER tbod has partially de/i'osted. Plastic
storage containers sllould be partially uncovered.

FamilDsize, prepackaged ti:ozen dinners can be
det:rosted and microwa\ ed. l/tile R)od is ill a R)il

comainer, tl'ansl{'r it to a lnicrowa_a,-sali_, dish.

Foods that spoil easily should not be all(mid to sit
out [_)r mot( than one hour al_r d(li'osting. Room

temperatul_ promot< s tile growth of hannfl_l bact< ria.

N For more e_vn de/i'osting of larger tix)(ts, such as

roasts, use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are
complemly de/i'osted be/ore cooking.

N When deti'osted,/k)od should be cool but so/iened in

all areas. If still slightly i(}, return _o die miero_,,v_\ e
very brie/b, or Metit stand a/_'w minutes.

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Defrosting Guide

Time Comments

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns orrolls (Ipiece) 1/4 l_m.
_Neet rolls lapprox. 12oz.) 2 to 4 ndn,

Fish and Seafood

Fillets, frozen (I lb.) 6 to 9 ndn.
Shellfish, smallpieces (I lb.) 3 to 7 ndn. Pb, e l>lo(k in (asseroh', [hrn o\er

mid l)re;(k up _dier h;fll the thne.

Fruit
Plastic pouch--I or2 1to 5 nth_.

(lO-oz. package]

Meat
Bacon (I lb.) 2to .5 ndn. Pla(e mlol)eued p;,(kage iu o\eu,

l .el st;rod 5 minutes ;+_flerdeli'ostiug.

Franks(I lb.]

Groundmeat (I [b.y 4 to 6 ndn.
Roast"beef, lamb, veal, pork 9 to 13 nil.

Steaks, chops and cutlets 4 to 8 n_m.

Poultry

Chicken,broiler-fryer 14to 20mhl.
cutup (2½to31bs.)

Chicken,whole
(2½to3/bs.)

2 to 5 nlln. Place tl)lOl)elled });icka_e ill o\ell+

Micl'ox\r;,\ejtlst untilti'auks cruz be

Sel)_lF_lled. Eel slaHd 5 l/liiltHeS,
i[ liecessary, to com])lele deKostiHg.

Ttlrll t/lear o\eralicr hal/the lil/le+

Llse power level 1.

per lb.

Place mlWl_,l)t)ed meat in cooking dish.

per lb.

20 to 25 nlhl.

Turn o_er alier half tile time and shield
warm areas with t_)il. When finished,
sel)arate pieces and let stand to coml)lete
deti'osting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Utlwrap
and tt:u:rt oxer after halt the time. When

finishe(t, sel)arate pieces and l/ticrow;ive
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessar};

l ,et stand to finish de/i:osting.
Pla(e wral)l)e(t (hi(ken in (lish. After halt"

Shiel(t _r_]_ _:(_S with foil. Finish

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Cornish bee 7 to 13 ,tim.

per lb.

Turkeybreast_m6_/

3m8 nlin.
per lb.

d eti'ostillg. 1t ne(essar,; rim (old ,\ratel7

in the (:a_t5 tmtil og_l)lets (an 1)e remoxe(t.

breast-side-up. "lhrn oxer after half the

,++++++o+ lit

time. Rtm (ool water in the cavity tmtil

Pla(e mlwmt)t)ed breast in dish breast-

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side-down..\fier halt the time, mrn oxer
mid shield '_r_It_t__t'('_S with foil. Finish

d(ti'osting. 1et stand 1 to 2 hota'.+ m
reiHgen,tor to eoml)lete defi:osting.

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Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes.

Pr(_ss(>11(_ot th(_ Express Cook pads (fl'om ! to 6)
for ] to 6 millut(_s o_ (ooking _t powerlevel I0. For

down. Pr(_ssPOWER LEVELa_d _t('r ]-]0.

Add 30 Seconds

Youcan use this feature two ways:

('a(h tim(' th(' pad is pr('ss('d.

, I_ (;_n b(' us('(| ;_sa (]ui(k w;_]'to s(q _$0s('(on(|s o|

(()()king ti_('.

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About the auto feature, cEA_i..c+s.com

The DefrostAuto/gime feature givesyou twov,a?,:'_to

,,.++DEFROSTAUTO,'r, ,,Eo..,

,,+AutoDefrosto,.,,,r,+,. Ti,neDefrost.

LlseAutoDefrost tOTmeat, poultry and fish.

' +Ti'neDefrost

Auto Defrost aHto]//ati( al]_ sets 1]1(! d(!il:oslillg tilIleS and

D_* power lexels tO _ri_,(.? 12_,(?1/ d(?ii'osting I_(_SIllIS i()l: I//(!_tIS,

, p,:(,ssDEFROSTAUTO/r/MEo._.

Llsing die gonvorsion Guidobel(m, enter toad _eight.
For example prexs pads I and 2 tar 1.2 pounds

(Time Defrostis explained in tile About the timefeatures

section.)

Guide

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

Remove meat tixm_ pa( kage and pla(e on llli(rowav(>
safe dish.

"F\'_ric(!during dcfi:ost, the ox(?ll siglmls TURN.At eath

TURNsig_lal, 1111:1/thetoad oxet; Remoxe dcfix)sted

meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of tbil.
Alter deDosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes

to (omplete de/i'osting. I+argcroasts should stand tbr

about 30 lllintltes.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of foodis stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths_1)of a pounrt

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3 .2

4-5 .3

6-7 .4

8 .5

_LIO J6

11 .7

12-13 .8
14-15 .9

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Abouttheconveniencefeatures.

Popcorn

To use the Popcorn J{+_ltllr{':

_ _ Follo\v ]}_,cka_e h/structious, using 7_meCook it tilt'

lesstm'le in/orezm'lel ]);wkag-e is less t]/an ] .73 ouHces or lm'ger lhaH

useonly wffn prepacKageo
microwavepopcornweighing

1.75to 3.5outlces.

._.t} Ott]lt-es. Pl;ite tilt' 1);It k;ige ot poptorl/ill lilt +

(('liter o1" tilt' Hlit-ro\avra\e,

i_ Press POPCORN once for a 5.5 o/race package of

.....................popcorn, twice i()r a _;.00HI/ce package, or three

times tor a 1.75 otulce package. The oxen starts
immediately.

How toAdjustthePopcornProgramtoProvideaShorteror
LongerCookTime

If you find that tile 1)rand of popcorn you use

/l]lde]+])ops or overcooks COl/SiStel/tl)', _'()H C_I]I _1(1(1 or

submlct 20 seconds to tile auton/t_tic popping time.

Toadd time:

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,\t+ter pressing POPCORN, pre._s 9 once in/mediawlv _ffter

tilt! oxel/ sttlrts i()r all ext]?_l ] 0 setol/dS or t_avri(e i()r all

extr}t 20 se(ol/dS.

Tosub_acttime:

At+let pressing POPCORN, t}re_ I once imn]ediatelv ;ffter
the oxen starts tor 10 set onds less looking time or twite
for 20 setonds less.

Beverage

To use tilt" Beverage tb;mlre:

Press BEVERAGEonte tor a 4 oz. beverage, twice/or

all 80Z, 1 )evel'Hge or thl'ee {ilI/es/[)17 ;-i 12 OZ. be_,era}Je.

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

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Reheat

The Reheat I_++mtre reheats 1 to 3 ser\4ng+s of mare

])re'_ously (ooked tk)o(ts.

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Reheat Guide

1 Past8 z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z

2 Meats, casseroles, pizza

3 Fmits andvegetables
4 Beverages,8-1Ooz.
5 Sauces and gravies

6 Plate of leftovers (2 to3 foods, 4 oz. each)

_ Select food ryl)e 1_5 ti)r one ser\_ng (see Reheat

Guide below).

Press START , +

+++d+++NOTE: The serving size may be changea or added afte+

pressing START Press number pad I, 2 or3 Serving
size for food type 6 cannot be changed.

) S _ " )"

t 1es, 2 or 3 to reheat ,2 or ) st _l lgs.

Collllllents

Covt'r 'with lid or v('nted t)lasti( Wl'_tt).
Co_('r with lid or _ented t)lastic wrap.

Co_er with lid or _('nted t)lastic wrap.
Use wide motHh mug.

Covt'r with lid or vented t)lastic wrat).
Co_('r with v('med t)lasdc wrat).

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Snacks

"[tie Snacks i_ature automali(ally sets tile lIli(l'OWa+_il/g "

thHes mid power le'_els tO Wa]+l// a _tl3e[_ OI S]la(k foods.

_ Press SNACKS.
_ Select snack t)q)e 1-6 (see Snacks Guide l)elow).

Emer the Humber of items or the tbod weight iH

O[II/((!S.

_ Press START

HINE Youcanpressandhold the SNACKSpadduring

cookingto displaythe remainingmicrowaving time.

SnacksGuide

Quantity or Weight

1 Bread, rolls, muffins

2 Sandwiches

3 PiTta (leftoverslices)
4 Dessert toppings

5Soup
6 Cheese dip

1 to 4
1 to 2

1 to 4

1 to 4
8 to 40 oz.
4 to 16 oz.

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Cook

"Itle Cook f('atu)'e _mtomati(all) sets the looking times
and power lexels I))r a variety ol foods.

Sele(t food type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide 1)(!]()_Y).

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I Canned Vegetables 4 to _0 OZ. LJst" lllit l_O\_r_l_,t'-S_l[( ` (-;ISStq<'Ol(" OF bo_d.

2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. List` llli( Fow_1_,t,-s_l[(,c;_sst'roh' or |)owl.

3 FreshVegetables 4 to 16 o_, [_ st' l/lit l_O\'q_l_,_.'-s_l|( • c;ls.,t'l<'ole el <"t)()_rl.

4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz, Picrc(, skill Wit]| |_)rk. Ply*co t)omloc._

'i_: ]_ill t!r weigh i / oHntt!s.

Pre._ START

Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to

display the remaining cool< time.

Weight Comments

Folhm });_(kugt' iusl)'ut dous |_)r

])l_sdt wr;q).

s

Add 2 mblc._ t)oon._ w;itcr |kn" each

serving. Co\or wilh lid or v('l/lcd

])l_sdc wrap.

OH _he |/Irl/l:,lb]('.

5 Fish 4 to 16 oz. Use obhmg, squ_rc or round dish.

Co%ur with ',t'lH('d t)l;iMic wrap.

6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use ()|)]()l)g, squ_rc or round (tish.

('o'_('r Wit|/ \('lH('d t)l;_sdc wrap or

7 GroundMeat 8 to 48 oz. Usc mired (_)sscro|e dish. Crunzbh'

(beef,pork, turkey) me_)t imo dish. ('o_er \Yi|]) lid or

vt,lm,d |)k)sdc _r)';q).

8 Bacon 9 to 10 oz. L_)?'('r strips ou _)l)lmt ', 4 to ;i |_)?'cr.

(_()_ el" ('_I(1) l_rc)" _ith ;i l)_)l)(')"|OWe|.

9 Pizza 4 to 16 oz, Fo||ow 1);_1k;_g-t, il_smlt|ious l()

(frozen, microwaveable) !)rt,part, t)izz_')/())" nficrowm<il)g.

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Vegetables

"Ill(" Vegetables ]bamre automati_ ally sets the cooking

_%etables.

t ) _ "S

t _e._ VEGETABLES.

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Vegetable Guide

1 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz.

2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz.

3 CannedVegetables 4 to 20 oz.

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_ Vegetable Guide b(!]OVvr).

t _( ._ START

Hint: Pressand bold the VEGETABLESpadduring cooking to
display theremaining cooking time.

Weight

Comments

[-Ise l/liClTOW_l\'('-S;-IJ('Casserole or bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons water tot each

serving. C(wer with lid or _'nted
plastic wnq).

Use microv,_v('-sa/;e casserole or l)o\'d.
Follow package instructions/k)r

adding _lter. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wnq).

Use l//iCl?OWaV(,-saJi.,casserole or bowl.
(;o_'r with lid or vetoed plastic wrap.

About the other features. SEA_,,_,_._om

Help

The HELPp;I(1 displms t_ature intbmlation and helpflll
hints. Press HELP,then sele( t a t_amre pa(1.

CookingComplete Reminder

To remind you that you have ibod in the oven, the
OVert will displa} FOOD IS READY alJ,d bee t) once a

l//ill[l|('/mtJl VO/l ci[hcr O[)CH the OW'H door or press

CLEAR/OFF

Clock

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t)ress to e]lter (lie [ilIle of (]W, OF tO (h('(k [he [iHKf of

d;-_ywhile mi(ro/,,ra,d]_,g.

(-_-1(-_-l(-,'-)

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Press STARTor CLOCK,

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Scroll Speed

!

SC.OLLSP_EO mid hold d_e AM/PM pad abom 3 seconds Io bring up

the dist)la }. Sele(t 1-5 tbr slow Io thsl s(roll speed.

Start/Pause

In addition to starling waDy thn(tions, START/PAUSE

7dlows VOll to dlop (( okll/g X_lIhollt O])(?l/ll/g Ill(! (tOOF
Or (](?_tl_illg Ill(! display.

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Reminder

The Reminder ream1( (an b( used like an alarm do(k,

()_( II

is operating. Th( Reminder time (_m b( set t,[) to

++"++++++++++_(B(_ Stlre tile lIli(w()wav(+ (_l()(_k S]lOWS the (_()IT(X_t

time of din;.)

Sele(t AM or PM.

;_ Press REMINDER. When Reminder signal occurs,

press REMINDER to turn it off. The Reminder time
mm be disph,);ed b); pressing REMINDER.

NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the
Rmninder is se_ Toclear the Rmninder before it occurs,

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

®

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Delay Start

Delay Start_llows "you t(, set the mi(rowa',e to delay

(:ooking ul) to 24 hot_rs.

Enter the time you _r_tl/t t]l(_ ()'_(_11tO start. (Be sure

_+_r the l//i(l_()'¢,r_tv(!(lo(k sllowS the (orre(t till/(? ()t d;_l_'.)

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Select an'_ combination ot Defrost Anto/'fime
m_d _me Cook.

•,,_ Prt ss START

o

[tw DelayStart time Vqi|| 21(' disl)|_,yed pttzs DS.

The time of day ma)be dist)layed b?; pressing CLOCK.

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H/icITO%;,V(! ti'OH/ 1)eing a(cidelltall'_ starte(J or IIs(!d

"[b lock or unlock the controls, press m_d hold CLEAR/OFF

for _tt)o/lt []lr(!_! s(!(ol/ds. _A/llel/t],(! (ol/trol 1)_l]le] is

lo(kcd, m_ L will be displayed to die extreme right.

Sound Level

LEVEL. (:hoose 0-.'4 tor mine to loud.

timer On/Off

TimerOn/Off O1)(!lT_tt(!S _tS a H/ill/i|(! tilIK!Y _,lld (all 1)(?

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/; Press TIMER ON/OFF.

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mse_ o_o_

Pr( ss TIMER ON/OFFto start.

When time is/q), the o\en will sigllal. To mrn off die

timer sigllal, press TIMER ON/OFE

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

Display On/Off

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DISPLAY ON]OFF

To mrn the (lo(k display on or off, t)rcss and hold 0 tor
about 3 sc(onds. The OisplayOn/Off t_amrc (mmot 1)e

/Is(!(1 whil(! a cooking feature is in use. iiilliH! !ii!il!

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iittl!

Microwave terms.

Oefinitio.

Arcing

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Covering

Shielding In _, regular oxen, you shield (hi(ken lwe_,sts or 1)ake(t foods to

Standing _ime _hen you (ook with regular ovens, tk)ods su(h as roasts or (akes

Venting After (oxering a dish with plastic W17al) , "}'Oil vel/l th( t)lasti( _%r_ t ) 1)

Arcing is the microwave term tk)r spark,,, ill the o\ ell. Arcing is

caused by

metal or/_)il touching the side of the o\en.

toil that is not molded to tood (uptm:ned edges act like

_ll l[('lll IHS).

metM such a_, twist-ties, tloultr} pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

reQ'ded paper towels (ontaining small meted pie(es.

Co_er.s hold in moisture, _dlow/_)r more cv('n heating and reduce
(()()king thne. _'nting plasti( wm t) or (:o_,ring with wax paper

_dl()WS (_x(ess ste_llll to es(t4l)e.

of tk)il to shield t]lill parts, stt(h as the tips of vdngs m_d legs on
t)ouhry, whi(h would (ook beti)re larger t)m:ts.

are allowed to stand to finish (ooking or to set. Standing time is
(st)e(iall" _ iml)ortant in mi(rowa_e (ooking. Note that a

l//i(row_tved (ake is llOt t)la(ed 011 a (O01illg l_l(k.

tlllTI/]l/_" 1)_t(k oIxe (Ol_l/eF SO ex((!ss ste_ll// (_tl/ es( _tt)(!.

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Careandcleanin ofthe

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Helpful Hints

An occasional thorough wipillg with a solmion of baking

s()d_t _tnd ]_r_ttf._]:keeps the inside ti'esh.

Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.

How to Cleanthe Inside

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

the Door

Sol//e spatter. _, ('_tll be l'_iilo_'d with _t })_l])eF towel,

others ma} l:eq/til_x• a damp clot]l. R('mo_ • gtx_asy
spatter.s with a su(t.sy cloth, then rinse with a dam|)

cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils

on ()\ell w_dls.

Toclean thesurface of the door andthe surfaceof the oven that

come together upon dosing, use on/y mi/d, nonabrasivesoapsor
detergents using a spongeor soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth
anddl!z

Neverusea commercialovencleaneronanypartofyour
microwave.

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Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

To ])r('\ ent breakag-(', do not |)lace the turntable into

water just alter cooking. Wash it carefldlv in _mn, sudsy

water or in the (tisl_washe_: The turntable and stq)l)ort
can be broken if drol)l)ed. Remember (Io not operate

the o_'n witllO/lt the turntable and support in place.

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Care and cleaning ofthe microwave oven.

How to Cleanthe Outside

Donotusecleanerscontainingammoniaoralcoholon the
microwaveoven.Ammoniaoralcoholcan damagethe
appearanceofthemicrowave.

Case

Clean tile outside of tile microwm e with a su(ts_ cloth.
Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a

damp cloth.

Control Panel and Doer

Wil)e with a damp cloth. DrT' thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sl)ra_'+, large amom/ts of soap and watel;

abrasives or sharp o[!jects on the tlanel--the} (an
damage it. Some paper towels €an also scrat€h file

control panel.

Door Surface

It's ilIll)oFtalH to keel) the area (leall where tlle

door seals against the microwave', Use onl} mild,
non-abl_si_e detergents applied with a clean sponge

or sott cloth. Rinse well.

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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.

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Possible Causes

Oven will not start

Controlpanellighted, yet Door not securely closed. ()t)en the door m_d (|ose

oven will not start s,.,(-tm,|v.

"LOCKED"appearsin

display

A fuse hi your home
may be blown or file

circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge. Llnl)lug the microwave

Plug not fully hlserted Make sure the 3-t)rong
h_tto wall outlet, t)lug on the o\en is fltllv

Door not securely closed. ()t)en the door and (lose

STARTpad not pressed
after entering cooking

selection.

Anofller selection entered Press CLEAR/OFE

already hi oven and

CLEAR/OFF pad not

pressed to cancel it.

Cookhlg lime not entered Make sure you have
after presshlg TIME COOK. entered cooking time

CLEAR/OFF was pressed P.eset (()()king t)rogrmn
accidentally, and t)ress START

Food weight not entered Make stlre VOH l/_*_e

after selecdug Auto Defrost. entere(t tood weight

Food type not entered after Make stu'e y()tl have
pressh_tg REHEATor COOK. entered a loud tylx'.

The control has been
locked. (When file conwol
pmlel is locked an Lwill

be displayed.)

What ToDo

Ret)la(e tt_s(' or reset
(iT( ttit l)r,.,+_ket_

o\en, then t)lug it back in.

inserted into wall outlet.

securely.

Press START

after pressing TIME COOK.

a/ier sele(ting Auto Defrost

Press and hold CLEAR/OFF

]()r :cIt)OHt thFee se(ol/(ts to

mdock the comrol.

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Beforeyou call forservice...

ThingsThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven

Stemn or xapor es(_q)ing ti'()m m:ound the door.

Iight retlection around door or omer (ase.

Dimming oxen light mid ch_mg(' in the |)Iovvr(_I_S(){llld _| t)ovvr(_I_
lexels other than high.

Dull tlmmping s(mnd while ox (!11 is, ot)eratJng,.

TV/radio interim'fence might be noticed while using the
microwm e. Similar to the interim'fence caused bv other small

applJm_ces, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave.
Plug the mic_x)wm_' into a (titti_,rent electrical circuit, mo\e the

radio or TV as thr _lX_r_'ti'om the microwtl_' as possible, or check
the position _md sign_fl of the TV!radio mltemla.

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GEMicrowaveOvenWarranty.

All warranty service provided by our Staple your receipt here.
Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Proof of the original

Customer Cares technician. To schedule purchase date is needed

service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit to obtain service under
us at GEAppliances.com, or call the warranty,

800.GECARES (800.432.2737).

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GEWill Replace:

One Year
From the date of the

original purchase

Ten Yeats

For the second through
the tenth year from the

date of original purchase

For each of the above warranties: Toavoid any trip charges,you must take themicrowave oven to
a GeneralElectric CustomerCare_'servicer and pick it up following service. In-home serviceis also

available, but youmust pay for the service technician's travelcosts to yourhome.

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.
Improper hlslallafion.

Failure of die product if it is

abused, misused, or used for oilier
thin1 the hltended purpose or used

colmnercially.

Anypart o! tile ii/i(Tow21\ e ()\ell whl( 11ti,ils (Ill(' to a
/teJ;t'(t ill lnate]ials or WOl'klna]ls]lil). During t]lis limited

one-year warranty, GE v411also pro\Me, free of charge,
all ])m:ts and servke labor to rel)_dr or rel)L_ce the

deJb( tire t)m;L

The magnetron tube, it the magllewon [tll)e J[{]]s(|H(' |o

a deli_xt in materials or Wol'klI/ans|/i]). DtllJng this

additionalnine-yearlimited watran_ you willbe

responsible |or any labor or in-home serdce costs.

Replacement of house fuses or

resetthlg of circuit breakers.

Dmnage to die product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential dmnage

caused by possible defects with this
appliance.

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Thiswarranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased

for home use within the USA.
Some states do not allow the exclusioeor limitatioe of incidental or consequential damages.This

warranty gives youspecific legal rights, and youmay also haveother rights which varyfrom state to
state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or state coesumeraffairs office or your
state's Attorney General

Warrantor:GeneralElectricCompany.Louisville,KY40225

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800.TDD.( ;EAC (800.833.4322).

ExtendedWarranties

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available

while your warranty is still in etlbct. You (an pur(hase iton-line anytime, or call

801).626.2224during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Servi(es will
stillbe there after your warran W expires.

PartsandAccessories

Individuals qualified to serqce their own al)plian(es can have paris or accessories
sent dire(tN totheir homes (VISA, MasterCard and Dis(over lards are accepmd).
Order on-line toda B 24 hours eve W (lay or I)y phone at 800.626.2002 during normal

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Instructionscontainedin this manual coverprocedures to be performedby any user. Other

servicing generally should he referred to qualified service personnel. Cautionmust be
exercised, since improperservicing may cause unsafe operation.

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