GE JE1445G Use and Care Manual

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Adapter Plugs Appliance Registration

Care &Cleaning Control Panel

Cook ‘N Watch

Cooking Cm@ete %m~nder 5

Defrosting

Double Duty Shelf 4,5, 10, 11, 14 Extension Cords

Features Grounding Instructions

Hold Time

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Light Bulb Replacement ‘ 14 Microwaving Tips

Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers

Precautions Problem Solver

Program Cooking

ReDair Service Safety Instructions

Temmxa~m Cook Temperature Probe

Time Cook

Warranty

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Back Cover

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Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers. This appliance must be registered. Please be certain

that it is.

Write to:

General Electric Company Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

If you received a

damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service ... check the Problem Solver on page 15. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Microwaving Tips

● Make sure all cookware used

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 rnicrowaving~’

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1-1%minutes at HIGH. If water becomes hot, dish is microwave

safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

● Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover

dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

● Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your cookbook.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods

which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your

General Electric supplier. JX15G Installation Kit converts

this oven to a built-in wall oven.

All These Things Are Normal with Your Microwave Oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

● Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating. s Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

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PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWA~

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this

oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to

defeat or tamper with the safety

interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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

damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical appliances basic safetyprecautions shouldbe followed,including the following:

WARNING-To reduce the risk of bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessivemicrowaveenergy:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this manual.

● Read and followthe specific

“PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY” at I&.

● This appliance must be grounded.

Connectonlytoproperly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”on page 13.

c For best operation, plug this

appliance into its own electrical outlet, to preventflickering of lights, blowing of fise or tripping of circuit breaker.

● Install or locate this appliance

only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

. Be certiin to place the front

surfaceof

the doorthreeinchesor

more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping ofthe appliance in normal usage.

● Do not cover or block any

openingson the appliance.

● Do not use outdoors.

● Do not immerse power cord or

plug in water.

c Keeppowercord awayfrom heated surfaces.

c Do not let powercord hang over

edgeoftable or counter.

● 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.

● See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 14.

● 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.

● To reduce the risk of fire in

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the oven cavity: –Do not overcookfood. Carefully

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

—Removewire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

—Donot use your microwave ovento dry newspapers.

–Paper towels, napkins and wax paper. Recycledpaper products 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.

–Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm

isdone. However,try to avoid

operating the oven empty at all times—it savesenergy and prolongs the life ofthe oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

—Donot pop popcorn in your microwaveovenunlessin a special microwavepopcorn accessory or unlessyouuse popcorn labeled for use in microwaveovens.

–Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causingdamageto your oven.

–If materials inside ovenshould ignite,keep ovendoor closed,

turn ovenoff, and disconnect power cord, or shut offpower at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

c Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed glassjars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

● Avoidheating baby f~d in

glassjars, even without their lids; especially meat and eggmixtures.

c Don’t defrost frozen beverages innarrowneckedbottles(especially carbonatedbeverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, resulting in injury.

● Use metal only as directed in

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TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil traysless than 3/4” high; removetop foil coverand return tray to box. When using metal in the microwaveoven,keep metal (other than metal shelf) at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

● Cmting utensilsmaybecome

hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders maybe needed to handle the utensil.

● Sometimes, the oven floor can

become too hot to touch. Be careful when touching the floor during and after cooking.

. FindsCookedinliquids(such

as pasta) may tend to boil over morerapidlythan fbodscontaining less moisture. Should this occur, refertopage 14for instructionson howto clean the insideof the oven.

● Thermometer—Do not

use a thermometer in food you are microwavingunless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwaveoven.

● Removethe temperature probe

horn the ovenwhen not in use. If youleavetheprobe insidethe oven withoutinsertingitinfoodorliquid, and turn on microwaveenergy, it can create electrical arcing in the ovenand damage ovenwalls.

● Plastic utensils-Plastic utensils

designed for microwavecooking are very useful, but should be . used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcookingconditionsasam glass or ceramic materials and may softenor char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposure to overcooking,the f~ and utensils could ignite. For these re~sons: 1)Use microwave plasticsonlyand use themin strict compliance with the utensil manufiicturer’srecommendations.

2) Do not subjectempty utensilsto microwaving.3) Do not permit children to use plastic utensils without complete supervision.

● When cooking pork follow

our directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170”F.This

assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina maybe present in the meat, it will be killed and meat willbe safeto eat.

● Boiling eggs is not

recommended

oven.

Pressure can build up inside the egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

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s Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks

(see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

● %oilat)le” cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags shouldbe slit, pierced or vented as directed in cookbook. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plasticstoragecontainersshouldbe at leastpartiallyuncoveredbecause they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly coveredwithplastic wrap, remove coveringcarefidlyand direct steam awayfrom hands and face.

. Spontimus boiling—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwaveoven. Toprevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the containerfromthemicrowaveoven.

. Use of the DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf accessory. —Removethe shelf from oven

when not in use. –Do not store or cook with shelf

on floor of oven. Product damage mayresult.

–Use pot holders when handling the shelf and utensils. They may be hot.

—Donot use microwavebrowning dish on shelf. The shelf could overheat.

–Be sure that the shelf is

positioned properly inside the

ovento prevent product damage (see page 10).

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of YourOven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For COOK ‘NWATCH, TIME COOK

and DEFROST cycles) To remind you that you have food in the

oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for

oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Viewing Window with Metal Shield. Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

4. Oven

Vent.

Model and Serial Numbers.

6. Oven Interior Light. Turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.

7. MICROTHERMOMETERT” Temperature Probe. Use with TEMP COOK/HOLD function only.

8. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Temperature probe must be securely inserted into receptacle when using TEMP COOK/HOLD.

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9. DOUBLE-DUTYT” Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. (See Safety Instructions and pages 10and 11for special instructions. ) When this shelf is not in use. please remove from the oven.

10. Touch Control Panel and Display. See next page for instructions.

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YourTouch Control Panel

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of da~ time or temperature during cookin functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

2. TIME COOK I & 11. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic Power Level

10(or change power level after

entering cooking time. See page 8.

3. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy.

Itfunctions as either a kitchen

timer, as a holding period after

defrost or as a delay timer before

time or temperature cooking. (See page 7.)

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time. time of day, temperature or power level.

5. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power ievel number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW) for defrosting.

. AUTO STARR program your oven to begin- cookin tit a preset time of day—up to a

12-hour delay. (See page 9.)

7. MIN. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.

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8. MANUAL DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3 (LOW). (If desired, you may change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 12.)

9. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once oven reaches preset temperature, it switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until

you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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(See page 9.)

10. CLOCK. Touch this pad to

enter time of day or check time

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of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads

1, 3 and O and 1:30 will appear in display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

11. COOK ‘N WATCH. Use this pad for short term cooking. The oven automatically turns off after 3 minutes. (See page 8.)

12. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

13. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

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“PROBE” Appears

On Display:

● Probe has been forgotten when

TEMP COOK/HOLD function is being used.

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QProbe is not securely seated in

oven wall receptacle.

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Temp Cook/Hold using your choice of temperature, Manual Defrost, Time Cook and Cook ‘N Watch using your choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer, and set the clock.

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of Temp Cook/Hold or Time Cook I & II, or program a hold time between Defrost and Time Cook I & II. (See page 7.)

Set Time Cook I &II for a two-stage program using different times and power levels. (See page 8.)

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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

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The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

c It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone CaU

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows :0 and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3 and MIN (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

Display shows 3:00 and “TIME:’

3. ThJch START Display shows .

time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,

flashes “End~’ and display shows time of day.

Programming a HOLD TIME

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A HOLD, or “standing” time may be found in some of your own recipes or cookbook.

Programming Delayed

Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I &II or TEMP COOK/HOLD and enter cook time or temp. Touch

MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count

down to zero and cooking will

begin. When delaying temperature

cooking, be sure probe is in food

before pressing START.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15minutes, hold for

10minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step2: Touch MANUAL DEFROST.

The display shows :0 and

“POWER 37 “ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5, and MIN for 15minutes defrosting time. 15:00 appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level,)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows :0 and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold for ten minutes. 10:00 appears on display and “TIME” flashes.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & 11 pad. The display shows :0 and

“POWER 10~’““ENTER COOK

TIME” flashes,

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Step ‘ZTouch 2, 5 and MIN for twenty-five minutes of cooking time.

“COOK TIME” flashes and 25:00

and “POWER 10” appear on display.

Step8: Touch START. “DEF TIME”’

and 15:00 counting down show on display. As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End~’

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Questions and Answers ‘“

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost. hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically

rearrange your program. Defrost ing will always come first, then hold. and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold onlv?

A. Yes. Sometimes you may only

want to defrost a food, hold it. and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE: Let foods remain at room temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

Q. I programmed my oven for a

specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict.

the oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to Defrost for 4 minutes. Hold/Time for 2 minutes. and then Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case. the oven would Defrost for 6 minutes and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.

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Cooking byTime

TIME COOK I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (HIGH), or change power level automatically.

Power level 10(HIGH) is

recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your cookbook.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below,

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of

water and add 1teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe (refer to Microwaving Tips on page 2). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II pad. Display shows :0 and “PO~R

10? “ENTER COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch

1 and MIN pad for one minute.

Display shows 1:00 and “POWER

10~’“COOK TIME” flashes.

If another power level is desired, touch POWER LEVEL pad and desired number, although Power Level 10(HIGH) is preferred for this cup of coffee.

Step 4: Touch START. “COOK

TIME:’ “POWER 10~’and time counting down show on display.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End~’ Oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

With the Time Cook 11feature, you can set two time cooking functions within one program. This would be ideal if you desired to change power levels during your cooking operations.

The following is an example of how to change power levels using Time Cook II.

Step 1: Repeat Steps 1,2 and 3. Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 3: Set your time.

Step 4: To change the power level,

touch POWER LEVEL pad and

-dckxi ntmbcr fur tie-wpowdevel. Step 5: Touch START.

Step 6: “POWER 10” is displayed and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.

Step Z At the end of “COOK TIME I“ the next selected power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End~’ The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 9: Open the door.

Cook ‘N Watch

The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a short-term cooking program which automatically turns the oven off after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for

melting cheese on food or other

quick cooking operations where you want to stop cooking at just the right time.

To Use Cook ‘N Watch Step 1: Touch COOK ‘N WATCH.

“COOK ‘N WATCH” and “POWER 10” are displayed

and “START” flashes. Step 2: Touch START. “COOK ‘N

WATCH” and time counting up to 3 minutes are displayed. Power

level 10is automatically set in oven but another power level can be selected.

Step 3: Open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking. The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of 3 minutes.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due

to time or location many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads

and selected my power level. When

-1 tGuthed sTAxT;however, my “ “ oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK I & II pad

must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

Q. I want to cook on a power

level other than HIGH. What do I need to do?

A. To change the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“ENTER POWER’ flashes on the

display panel. Enter new number.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time

Cook function to check the food?

A. Yes. To resume cooking,

simply close the door and press

the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.

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Cooking byTemperature

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.

Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to

cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The TIME COOK I & II setting is recommended for battem, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are diftlcult to cook precisely with the probe.

“TEMP COOK/HOLD” takes the

guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting afier reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Note: Oven automatically switches to “Hold-when preset &“od- “ temperature is reached.

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Poultry, pork or ham roasts need no trivet. Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish. cover with wax paper. Insert probe into center meaty area.

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Step 6: When 125”F. is reached, the oven will sound and display “HOLD:’ The oven will then hold the

temperature. Step 1 Touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad to stop the cycle. Step 8: Remove probe and food

from the oven.

cookingTips

● Use a lower power level: it will

heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

. Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

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control and quick, even heating.

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The Temperature Probe

SENSOR HANDLE

TWO POSITION

CLIP

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food; it must be used when using “TEMP COOK/HOLDV A two position clip attaches to the side of a dish to help keep the probe in position when temperature cooking foods such as chili or soup. To use the probe properly, follow directions below.

Place tender beef roasts (up to 3 lbs.) on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Insert probe into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven. Cover with wax paper.

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Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe

and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/ HOLD. The display panel shows

“F” and “POWER 10~’“ENTER

TEMP” flashes. Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for 125°F.

“TEMP” and “POWER 10” show

on display. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL

pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5 for medium power.

Step 5: Touch START. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 80”F., display will show “COOL’ or if temperature is 80”F. or above, display shows temperature counting up.

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day— up to a 12-hour delay.

To Use Auto Start Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad

(instead of START pad).

Step 2: Enter the time you want the

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

Step 3: Enter cooking program.

Step 4. Touch START pad. Oven

automatically starts at desired time.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did “PROBE” flash after I touched the START pad?

A. “PROBE” will flash if you

don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not inserted in food?

A. No, if it touches the oven wall, you may damage the oven.

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How to Use the Double Duty’”Shelf

● Do not store or cook with

shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

● Use potholders when handling

metal shelf and cookware. The~ may belot.

● Do not store microwave

browning dish on metal shelf.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacit~heating and reheating in your microwave oven. Now more than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

When microwaving with the oven

shelf, some techniques will differ

from the cookbook which came with your oven. It is important to arrange foods properly (shown on the next page). Cookware size is important; select from among the suggestions below. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 4 inches high, or 3 % pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking.

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf, following cookbook directions.

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Cookware for Shelf

Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes, check to see that they will fit together on or under the shelf. Also, be sure cookware is microwave safe.

Cookware for heating or reheating include 1cup measuring cup, 9x5x3inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates.

Positioning the Shelf

To position the DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf, tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto thesupport

guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.

Next, lower the front until the shelf

support guides fit onto the support guides located at each side of the oven in the front.

When the shelf is properiy positioned, you should be able to read the plastic tab that says FRONT THIS SIDE UP. The shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back wall of the oven.

Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your oven shelf, esp~cially when heating larger amounts of food. Extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter

than with regular microwaving.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side-up on all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls.

Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids may add too much height to dish.

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How to Heat or Reheat Similar~pes of Food

lWo plates of leftovers maybe

reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH (10)for 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at HIGH (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot.

Reheating two casseroles (height

should be less than 4 inches) is

possible. Cover with plastic wrap.

Use staggered arrangements of food, placing food on right side of shelf and left side of floor. Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide in cookbook for suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times together. Microwave at HIGH (10) reversing position of foods (top to bottom) afier half of time. Several small bowls of leftovers maybe heated in the same way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.

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Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners (10to 12 oz. each) are both ready to

serve at the same time. Remove trays of fd from their boxes and turn back one comer of the plastic cover to vent. If there are foil covers, remove them and return the trays of food to their boxes. (Batter foods should be removed from the trays and cooked

m.nvent-~ in oven with._ .

one TV dinner on right shelf and the second dinner on left floor. Microwave at HIGH (10) for 8 minutes. Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at HIGH (10) for 8 minutes. Check dinners for heating. If one dinner seems less

done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on floor

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How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven floor, while foods which are only warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its starting temperature.

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the underheated food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at HIGH (10). To de~ermine heating times, add times for all foods together. (See heating guide in cookbook. ) After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those on oven floor) afier 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Place on floor large or dense foods

which need the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or lefiover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on shelf those

foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins

or breads.

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Defrosting

The Manual Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

● Power Level 3 is automatically

set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See your cookbook for

defrosting help. To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.

Step 1:Place a l-lb. package of frozen chops in the oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch MANUAL DEFROST

Display shows :0 and “POWER 3:’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 4: Touch START’.“DEF TIME” shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End~’ then automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When oven signals and flashes End, open door, remove package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10(HIGH),

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more

frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; Power Level 10cuts the total defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate or stir

food frequently.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the cookbook seem right for my food?

A. Cookbook times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in your cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in your cookbook. For example, touch 4 and MIN pad for 4 minutes. Display shows 4:00 and “POWER

3.” “DEF TIME” flashes. If you wish to change power level, touch POWER LEVEL pad and then new number.

● For even defrosting, some foods

need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

● Family-size, pre-packaged

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

● Check your cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking?

A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes. You may open the door at

any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING-ImProPer use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED METHOD

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Fig. 1

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INSUREPROPER GROUNDEXISTS BEFOREUSE

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.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with

a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any cimumstances cut or remove the third (ground)

prong from the power cord.

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will bedisconnectedinfiequently.

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 CONNECIYON may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMITTEDINCANADA)

ALIGNLARGE

PRONGS/SLOTS

Fig. 2

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 N~ USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

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GROUNDAND iIRM-CONNEaION BEFOREUSE

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

not use an adapter plug inthese

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

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safety hazards under eertaincondit” recommend against the ‘use of an extension cord. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord

that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance (15 amperes).

Such extension cords are obtainable

through General Electric service.

If you do use an extension cord with your microwave oven, the

interior light may flicker and the

blower sound may vary when oven

is in use. Cook times may be longer

as well.

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Care and Cleaning

Your new Microwave Oven is

a valuable appliance. Protect

it from misuse by following

these rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the Inside

. -Walls atioore Some spatter~

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 on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up

spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease

is present, high heat generated on

bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish

may cause the grease to burn onto

the oven floor. This may be

removed with a cleanser such as

Bon Ami@ brand cleanser. After using Bon Ami” brand

cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon Ami” brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible.

TOclean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry. (Or

wash in dishwasher. )

DOUBLE DUTYTMshelf. Your

shelf accessory is designed for use

in a microwave oven only; do not

use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not

clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your

oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. 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.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

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

Oven Lamp Replacement

First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp compartment cover by removing screw which holds cover in place.

Cover is located on the back of the outer case.

Replace with 30-watt appliance bulb.

(It is available in drug and hardware

stores. ) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

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~, QUeStiOIIS?

~ Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL N(YT’START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

● A fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset

circuit breaker.

● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is filly inserted into wall receptacle.

● Door not securely closed.

● START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.

s Make sure you have entered cooking time afier touching TIME COOK I & II.

● CLHAR/OFF was touched aCC@n~lly. Reset cooking program and touch START.

c Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP COOK/HOLD.

● cooking timesmay Vav becauseof s~fiing food temperature, food density or amount

of foods in oven. Touch TIIvfE COOK I&Hand additional cooking time for completion.

● Incorrect Power Level entered. Check cookbook for recommended Power Level, or

changing levels during cooking if necessary.

● Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.

● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking

more than one food item. Check cookbook time recommendations. c Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold function.

Check cookbook for specific instructions.

“PROBE” APPEARS ON DISPLAY

c Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook/Hold.

All These Things Are Normal

with your Microwave Oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other

than high.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

If you need more help . ..call, toll free: The GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

If YouNeed Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service YOUreceive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contict the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. Inmost cases, this will solve the problem.

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

Manager, Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved. write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period,

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NUT COVERED “SWJiCe trips tOyour hOMe tO

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FULL THREE-YEAR WARRANTY For three years from date of original

purchase, we will provide free of charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

For the fourth and fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address-below, or call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care” servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. 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 in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

GE NE RAL@i) ELECTRIC

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