GE JE1445H Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Countertop

Micrwme

Oven

Adapter Plugs Appliance Registration

Care & Cleaning Control Panel

Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Defrosting

Delayed Cooking Extension Cords

Features Grounding Instructions

Hold Time Installation

Light Bulb Replacement Microwaving Tips

Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers

Precautions Problem Solver

Model

JElM5H

2-4

Program Cooking

3 7

Repair Service Safety Instructions

Temperature Cook Temperature Probe 5,6,9, 12

Time Cook Warranty Back Cover

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Help whelp 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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

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 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.

came with

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a

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

must he registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

need

occur for adjustments.

serial numbers.

This appliance

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 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Optional Accessories

available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSS~LE

EXPOSURE TO

EXCESS~ MCROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

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

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

(c)

Do Not Operate

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

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

to operate this

any object

the oven

~15H

this oven to a built-in wall oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door. oven is operating. . 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.

these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

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.

Instillation Kit converts

Dull thumping sound while

Some TV-Radio interference

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Microwaving .

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups,

custird cups, pottery or china

dinnerware which does not have

metilic

sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving?’

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 minute at High. If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

●

plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

●

stirring, rotiting, or rearranging. Check your cookbook.

●

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

trim or glme with a

Paper towels, wax paper, and

Some microwaved foods require

Steam builds up pressure in foods

~ps

me~lic

I~O~~T

S~ETY ~STRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

●

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING–TO

the

risk of burns,

reduce

elwtric

shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Use

this appliance

only

for

intended use as described in

this manual,

●

Read and follow the

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWA~ ENERGY” on page 2.

●

This appliance must be grounded. Connect properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUNDNG~STRU~ONS”

on page 13.

For

best operation, plug this appliance outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Install or locate this appliance

only in accordance with the

provided installation

instructions,

. Be certain to place the front

surface of the door k more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping

of the

●

Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

Keep

heated surfaces.

Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

into ik

appiiance

not

we outdoo~,

power

in normal usage.

cord away from

oniy

own

s~ific

el~trical

inchm

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 the oven cavity:

–Donot overcook food.

Carefuiiy

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

–Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

–Do not use recycled

producb.

Recycled paper towels,

paper

napkins and wax paper can contain metal cause arcing or ignite.

flecks

which may

Nper

products containing nylon or

nylon filaments should be

aiso

avoided, as they

may ignite.

–Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of

fire.

by accident the oven should run

emptv

a minute or two, no harm

~ofie.

However, try to avoid

operating the oven empty at

times-it saves energy and

prolongs the life of the oven.

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mPOmANT SA~TY

INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

–Do not pop popcorn

microwave oven

in your

udess

in a special

microwave popcorn accessory or

urdess

you use popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens. –Do not overcook

potitoes.

They could dehydrate and catch

fire,

causing damage to your oven.

●

If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at

fise or circuit

breaker panel.

●

Some

producti such as whole

eggs and sealed containers-for

example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

●

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Don’t defrost frozen beverages

in narrow necked bottles

(especitiy

carbonated beverages). 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 this manual and cookbook provided.

TV dinners in foil trays less than 3/4” high may be

microwaved–

just remove top foil cover and

return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

●

Cookware may

become

hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware,

●

Sometimes, the oven floor can

become too hot to touch.

Be careful when touching the floor during and after cooking.

. Foods cooked in liquids (such

as pasta) may tend to boil over more

rapidy

than foods containing less moisture, Should this occur, refer to page 14 for instructions on

how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

●

Remove the temperature probe

from the oven when not

use. If

you leave the probe inside the oven

ftior

without inserting it in

liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls.

Q plastic cookw~e—plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used

carefilly.

Even

microwave-

safe plastic may not be as tolerant

of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics

ody and

use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

men c~king

pork

the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

170T.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

●

Boiling eggs is not

recommended in a microwave

budd

oven. Pressure can

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

Foo&

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.

●

$~Boilable”

cooking

~uch~

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in cookbook.

they

are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least

partitiy

uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove

covering

care~y

and direct steam

away from hands and face.

●

Spontaneous boiting-Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the

liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven,

~STRU~IONS

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Features of Your Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all Time Cook and Time 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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Cubic Foot

Oven Interior

‘1

MICROTHERMOMETERTM

Door Latches.

2. Viewing Window with Metal Shield.

viewing of foods and keeps

microwaves confined inside oven.

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

5. Model and Serial Numbers.

MeQl

Oven Vent.

screen permits

Temperature Probe.

Temp

Cook/Hold function only.

Receptacle for Temperature

Probe.

securely inserted into receptacle when using

Display. See

instructions.

Temperature probe must be

Temp

Touch Control Panel and

next page for

Use with release bar at indent to open door.

Cook/Hold.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset clock after touching CLEAR/OFF.

9. Door

Door must be securely latched for

oven to operate.

btch

Release. Press

latch

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Your Touch Control

Wnel

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger.

easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking 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.

It functions as a kitchen timer, can

be used to program a holding period after defrost, or can be used as a timer to delay Time Cook or Temp Cook/Hold. (See page 7.)

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these

pads to enter cooking or defrosting time, time of day, temperature or power

POWER LEVEL.

pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10

(High) for cooking or power level 3

(Low) for defrosting.

6. AUTO START.

program your oven to begin cooking at 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.

8. TIME 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. This

features uses the temperature probe to cook food to a preset temperature. Once selected temperature is reached, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 9.)

It’s designed to be

level.

Touch this

Allows

YOU

10. CLOCK.

enter time of day or to check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example,

(

if time is

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

U. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,

it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

START.

made, touch this pad to start the oven.

“PRObE”

●

Probe has been forgotten when TEMP COOK/HOLD function is being used.

. Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

Eogram

Use your Touch Control Panel to Temp Cook/Hold using your choice of temperature; to Defrost or Time Cook, using your choice of power

e q

levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to set the clock; and to time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer.

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: program a hold time

between Defrost and Time Cook

&II (see page 7); set Time Cook I &II for a two-stage program using

different times and power levels

(see page 8); or use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of a cooking function, such as Temp Cook/Hold (see page 8).

Touch this pad to

1:30,

touch number pads

“1:30”

will appear

simply

After all selections are

Appears On Display:

Cooking

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How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

●

It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to

Mme

a 3-Minute

Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: 07’ and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

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

“TIME?’

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes time of day.

“Endl’ and display shows

Programming a Hold

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 time may be found in your cookbook or some of your own recipes.

“3:00”

“holdl’

and

~me

or “standing”

Programming Delayed Cooking

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

Temp

Cook/Hold, be sure probe is

in food before pressing START.

How to

and

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

10 minutes and then

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

~me

Defrost, Hold

Cook

Tjme

Cook for

Step 1:

and place in oven.

Step

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

TIME” flashes. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5, and MIN

for 15 minutes defrosting time.

“15:00”

(Defrosting power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Take casserole from freezer

2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

3:’

“ENTER DEF

appears on display.

automatically set on

Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for twenty-five minutes of cooking

tjme.

“COOK TIME” flashes and

“25:00” and “POWER 10” appear

on display.

Step8:

Touch and “15 on display. As each automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

Questiom

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

The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking

Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold cook it later. All you need to do is program in defrost and amount of time. Then program the hold time and the amount of cooking 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.

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 for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 hold for 2

STA~.

:00”

counting down show

functjon.

and

Sometimes you may only

mjnutes.

“DEF TIME”

functjon

“End?’

Amwers

functjon.

jt,

mjnutes

and

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Cooting

by~me

T~E

COOK I & II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High), or to 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:

water, add 1 teaspoon 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 3).

Place cup in oven and close door.

Fill a cup 2/3 full of

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” at right.)

Step 4: Touch START. “COOK

TIME;’

counting down show on display. Step 5: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

Using the

“POWER

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10;’

and time

“End~’

Oven,

Cook II

Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Display shows “:

10~’

Step 3: Select your cooking time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Display shows

10~’

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

Step

Place food in oven in

O“ and “POWER

“ENTERCOOK

“COOK TIME” flashes.

5: Set your cooking time.

~E”

“2:H” and “POWER

flashes.

Step 8: At the end of “COOK TIME

1;’

the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:

Open the door.

“End~’

The

Questions and Answers

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

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 I touched START, 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. Can I interrupt my Time

Cook function to check the food? A. Yes.

simply close the door and press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.

house power varies due

To resume cooking,

How to Change

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step

6: Touch START.

Step

7: “POWER 10” is displayed

and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.

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CooHng

by Temperature

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 batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after 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 food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

SENSOR

HANDLE

Pork or ham roasts need no trivet. Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish and cover with wax paper. Allow room for probe when covering

Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe

firmly

into receptacle on oven wall.

Step 6: When oven will sound and display The oven will then hold the temperature.

Step 7:

pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8:

from the oven.

125°F.

is reached, the

“Hold~’

Touch the CLEAR/OFF

Remove probe and food

Cooking Tips .

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.

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

control and quick, even heating.

How to Use Auto

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of up to a

~-hour

Stirt

day—

delay.

P6SITION

TWO

CLIP

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the temperature of the food; it must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold. 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 roast 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.

CABLE

END

intemd

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

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

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/ HOLD. The display panel shows “F” and “POWER

TEMP” flashes.

Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for

“TEMP” and “POWER

on display. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL

pad. “ENTER Touch 5 for medium power.

“TEMPJ’ “125F”

5“ show on display.

Step 5:

temperature of the roast is less than

80°F.,

if temperature is display shows temperature counting up.

Insert temperature probe

10?’

“ENTER

POWER7’

and “POWER

Touch START. If internal

display will show “COOL”;

80°F.

flashes.

or above,

125°F.

10”

show

To Use Auto Step 1:

(instead of START pad).

Step 2:

oven to start. @e sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time

of day. )

Step 3:

Step 4. Touch START pad. Oven automatically starts at desired time.

Sfirt

Touch AUTO START pad

Enter the time you want the

Enter cooking program.

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

COOWHOLD pad

the probe. Q.

Can I leave my probe in the

oven if it’s not inserted in food? A. No,

you may damage the oven.

if it touches the oven wall,

and

forget to use

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Defrosting by

~me

The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of

frown

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:

chops in the oven and close door.

Place a l-lb. package of frozen

Step4:

Touch shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes then automatically shuts off.

Step 5:

door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time, and touch START.

Step 6:

flashes package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosting

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

STA~. “DEF T~E”

“Endl’

Turn package over, close

When oven signals and

“End~’

open door, remove

~ps

Questiom

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

A. This sound is normal and lets

you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

Q. Can I defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes,

frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the

totil

defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10 cuts 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?

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.

and Answers

but they will need more

Ste~

3: Select one half of the total

def~osting

your cookbook. For example, touch 4 and Display shows

3:’

“DEF TIME” flashes.

How to

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

time recommended in

MIN

Dad

for 4 minutes.

4:b

and “POWER

Chage ~wer bvel

●

For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken part of the way 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.

thro~gh

seDarated

th~

Q. Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking? A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so 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.

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.

You may open the door at

quicHy

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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.

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS

Fig. 1

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 circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

BEFORE USE

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY

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

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

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

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

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

TEMPORARY METHOD

Fig.

CONNE~ION

listed adapter (Fig. 2)

INSURE PROPER GROUND AND

FIRM-CONNEa10

BEFORE USE

the house

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

not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician

before using the appliance.

Use of

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

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or where it can be or tripped over accidentally.

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

interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well.

Etiension

pu~ed

Cords

tabletop

on by

ctidren

the

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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.

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.

Don’t remove the mode

stirrer cover at the top of the oven

(see illustration on page 5). You

will damage the oven. BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCML OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART

OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when with a damp cloth. Rinse and dry.

Opening the oven

Imide

soiled

thoroug~y

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Glass Cooking Tray.

it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not place tray into water just after

cooking. Wash it carefully in warm,

sudsy water or in the dishwasher.

The tray can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

is present, high heat generated on

bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish

may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon brand cleanser.

After using Bon cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon 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.

bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible.

To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry.

(Or wash in dishwasher.)

all

soil. DO NOT USE

Occasionally

COOking

Ami”

tray in place.

If grease

Ami@

brand

brand cleanser

Do not twist or

Ami”

How to Clean the Oukide

Case.

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with a 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

come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

soiled, unplug and wash with damp

cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord

into outlet.

Oven

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

cover in place. Cover is located on the side of the outer case.

Replace with 20-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drug and hardware stores. ) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

of door and oven that

If the cord becomes

hmp

Replacement

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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM OVEN WILL

NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL

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 fully 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.

●

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

CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.

●

Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP

COOK/HOLD.

●

Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount

of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & II and additional cooking time for completion.

●

Incorrect power level entered. Check cookbook for recommended power level.

. 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.

●

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold function.

Check cookbook for specific instructions.

“PRObE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

Ifvou need more

d –– -- ---

hel~...call.

.x-

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp

Cook/Hold.

All these things are normal

●

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.

toll free:

Aswer

with your microwave oven:

●

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and da problem with you, v,~,,.

Center” /

8M.6262W

/ consumer information service

Some TV-Radio interference

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If You Need 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 you receive, here are three

steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most 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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN

Save

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

WHAT IS COVERED

WARRANTY

FULL ONEWEAR WARRANTY

For one year 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

that fails because of a

oven

manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth 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.

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, 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 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

HOTPOINT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Care”

ELECTRIC-

FACTORY SERVICE or

WHAT IS

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

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

COVERED ●

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

‘ewicetripstoyour

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product,

Dlease

contact Consumer address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

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, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affa;rs

Center@

hometo

vour

dealer or our

office at the

. 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.

WARRAN~R

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

state

Part No. 164D2092PO~ Pub.

No.

49-8055

1.90

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