GE je1540 User Manual

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GE Appliances
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000
Microwave Oven
Part No. 164D3370P017 Pub. No. 49-40016
JE1540
Owner’s Manual
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precautions in the

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

section above.
This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
Grounding
Instructions
section on page 8.
Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
Do Not Attempt
to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do Not Place
any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate
the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
door (bent)
hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING!
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
Do not mount this appliance
over a sink.
Do not mount the microwave
oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
Do not store anything directly
on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
— If materials inside the oven
should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
See door surface cleaning
instructions in the
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven
section of this manual.
This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when used by children.
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Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
Recycled paper towels
containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.
Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Operating the microwave
with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.
Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

FOODS

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

ARCING

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SUPERHEA TED WA TER
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.
Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is. Always test the formula before feeding the baby.
Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven, allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.
Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
When cooking pork, follow
the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.
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Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.
Some styrofoam trays (like
those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
Do not use the microwave to
dry newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

MICROW A VE-SAFE COOKWARE

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“Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.
Use foil only as directed in
this guide. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4
high; remove
the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave­safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.
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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. (See
WARNING—
EXTENSION CORDS
section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded two­prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION:Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE
the appliance until a proper ground has again
been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug
in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three­prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

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Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use.
TEMPORARY METHOD
Align large prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
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A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
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REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave oven. That’s important, because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
Write the model and serial numbers here.
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You can find them on a label inside the oven.
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GE& You, AService Partnership.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microwave oven.
Read this Manual
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center
® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If You Need Service

Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy
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Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Microwave-Safe Cookware . .6, 7
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . .8
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave Oven
. . . . . . . .14, 15
Changing Power Level . . . . . . .16
Time Features . . . . . . . . . .17–22
Convenience Features . . . .23–27
Other Features . . . . . . . . . .28–30
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . .31
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .32, 33

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .34, 35
Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .35

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Door Latch Release.
Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must
be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
NOTE:Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
POWER
LEVEL
ADD
30 SEC
TIME
DEFROST
MICRO
COOK
POPCORN
REHEAT
BEVERAGE
COOK
SNACKS
AUTO
DEFROST
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EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
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EXPRESS COOK
Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
MICRO COOK Amount of cooking time
(Press once or twice) TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! POWERLEVEL Power level 1–10
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings REHEAT Food type 1–6 1–3 servings SNACKS Snack type 1–6
number/weight
COOK
Food type 1–9 + weight
AUTO DEFROST Food weight
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About changing the power level.
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The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for
MICRO
COOK, TIME DEFROST
or
EXPRESSCOOK.
The power level
may also be changed during time countdown.
Press
MICROCOOK
or
TIME DEFROST.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press
START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
Power level 7
is microwave energy
70% of the time.
Power level 3
is energy 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on
High (power level 10)
which gives you 100% power.
Power level 10
will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with
power level 3
—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High 10:
Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7:
Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5:
Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and
less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3:
Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1:
Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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About the time features.
Micro Cook
Micro Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High)
is automatically set, but you may
change it for more flexibility.
Press
MICRO COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
START.
You may open the door during
Micro Cook
to check
the food. Close the door and press
START
to resume
cooking.
Micro Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press
MICRO COOK.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
MICRO COOK
again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
START.
At the end of
Micro Cook I, Micro Cook II
counts down.
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About the time features.
Cooking Guide for Micro Cook NOTE:Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
Med-High (7) water.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
(frozen green)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup (1
1
⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) water.
(fresh spears)
1 bunch 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup (1
1
⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) water.
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frozen,
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped) (frozen spears)
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head 6 to 10 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place (about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(wedges)
5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
(fresh, whole)
1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozenkernel)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 5 ears 11/4to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no
water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen)
1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish. 2 to 6 ears 1 to 3 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
white)
(6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole,
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 1 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place
sweet or white)
in center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
(frozen, chopped,
10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
and leaf)
3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer
1 lb. sliced 2 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4
and yellow)
cup water.
(winter, acorn,
1 to 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
or butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)
membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side­down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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About the time features.
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the
Defrosting Guide
for suggested times.
Press
TIMEDEFROST.
Enter defrosting time.
Press
START.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
Power level 7
cuts the total
defrosting time in about half;
power level 10
cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. However, food will need more frequent attention than usual.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at
High
power.
Defrosting Tips
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit
out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
For more even defrosting of larger foods, such
as roasts, use
Auto Defrost.
Be sure large meats
are completely defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but softened
in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls(1 piece)
1/4 min.
Sweet rolls(approx. 12 oz.)
2 to 4 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces
(1 lb.)
3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2
1 to 5 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon(1 lb.)
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks(1 lb.)
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat(1 lb.)
4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
9 to 13 min.
Use
power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking per lb. dish. Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
14 to 20 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up(21⁄2to 3 lbs.)
and turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
20 to 25 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(21⁄2to 3 lbs.)
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after half
the time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
T urkey breast(4 to 6 lbs.)
3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast- per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–5 minutes.
Press one of the
Express Cook
pads (from 1 to 5) for
1 to 5 minutes of cooking at
power level 10.
For
example, press the
2
pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press
POWERLEVEL
and enter 1–10.
1
EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
4
EXPRESS COOK
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this featur e two ways:
It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each
time the pad is pressed.
It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
ADD
30 SEC
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Popcorn
To use the
Popcorn
feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Micro Cook
if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Press
POPCORN.
The oven starts immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing
POPCORN,
press 9immediately after the
oven starts for an extra 20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing
POPCORN,
press 1immediately after the
oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.
2
1
(less time)
(more time)
Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
POPCORN
1
EXPRESS COOK
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Reheat
The
Reheat
feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many
previously cooked foods.
Press
REHEAT.
Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see
Reheat
Guide
below).
Press
2
or 3to reheat 2 or 3 servings.
Press
START.
NOTE:The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START. Press number pad 2or 3.
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3
2
1
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1 Pasta
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Meats, casseroles, pizza
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3 Fruits and vegetables
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Beverages, 8–10 oz.
Use wide mouth mug.
5 Sauces and gravies
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
6 Plate of leftovers
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
(2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)
Food Type Comments
Reheat Guide
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
REHEAT
START
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Beverage
The
Beverage
feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any
beverage.
Press
BEVERAGE.
The oven starts immediately.
The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing
2
or 3right after pressing
BEVERAGE.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.
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EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
BEVERA GE
Snacks
The
Snacks
feature automatically sets the microwaving
times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods.
Press
SNACKS.
Select snack type 1–6 (see the
Snacks Guide
below).
Enter the number of items or the food weight in ounces.
Press
START.
Hint:You can press and hold theSNACKSpad during cooking
to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time.
4
3
2
1
SNACKS
1 Bread, rolls, muffins
1 to 4
2 Sandwiches
1 to 2
3 Pizza (leftover slices)
1 to 4
4 Dessert toppings
1 to 4
5 Soup
8 to 40 oz.
6 Cheese dip
4 to 16 oz.
Food Type Quantity or Weight
Snacks Guide
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1
2
EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7 8 9
0
START
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Cook
The
Cook
feature automatically sets the cooking times
and power levels for a variety of foods.
Press
COOK.
Select food type 1–9 (see the
Cook Guide
below).
Enter weight in ounces.
Press
START.
Hint:Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display
the food type and remaining cook time.
4
3
2
1
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1 Canned Vegetables
4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Frozen Vegetables
4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or
bowl. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables
4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Potatoes
8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes
on the turntable.
5 Fish
4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
6 Chicken Pieces
4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper.
7 Ground Meat
8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble
(beef, pork, turkey)
meat into dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
8 Bacon
2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
9 Pizza
4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to
(frozen, microwaveable)
prepare pizza for microwaving.
Food Type Weight Comments
Cook Guide
COOK
1
EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
7 8 9
0
4
EXPRESS COOK
START
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Auto Defrost
Use
Auto Defrost
for meat, poultry and fish.
Use
Time Defrost
for most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost
automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.
Press
AUTODEFROST.
Using the
Conversion Guide
below, enter food weight.
For example, press pads
1
and 2for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
Press
START.
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
Remove meat from package and place on microwave-
safe dish.
Twice during defrost, the oven signals “TURn.”
At each “TURn” signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
1–2 .1
3 .2 4–5 .3 6–7 .4
8 .5
9–10 .6
11 .7 12–13 .8 14–15 .9
3
2
1
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AUTO
DE FROST
1
EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
7 8 9
0
4
EXPRESS COOK
START
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Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving.
Press
CLOCK.
Enter time of day.
Press
START
or
CLOCK.
3
2
1
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press
CLEAR/OFF.
Cooking Complete Reminder
Delay Start
Delay Start
allows you to set the microwave to delay
cooking up to 12 hours.
Press
DELAY START.
Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)
Select your desired cooking program.
Press
START.
The
Delay Start
time will be displayed. The oven will
automatically start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing
CLOCK.
4
3
2
1
DELAY START
REMIND ER
1
EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
7 8 9
0
4
EXPRESS COOK
CLOCK
1
EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
7 8 9
0
4
EXPRESS COOK
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Reminder
The
Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm clock,
without starting the oven. The
Reminder
time can be set
up to 12 hours later.
Press
DELAY START.
Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)
Press
START.
The
Reminder
time may be displayed
by pressing
DELAY START.
NOTE: REM
will remain on the display to show that the Reminder is set until the Reminder time is reached and the door is opened or CLEAR/OFFis pressed.
3
2
1
DELAY
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF
for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an
L
will be displayed.
Sound
Press
SOUND
to turn the oven beeper on or off.
START
REMIND ER
1
2
EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7 8 9
0
CLEAR
OFF
SOUND
ON/OFF
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Kitchen Timer
This pad performs three functions:
It operates as a minute timer.
It can be set to delay cooking.
It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The
Kitchen Timer
operates without microwave energy.
How to Use as a Minute Timer
Press
KITCHENTIMER.
Enter the amount of time you want to count down.
Press
START.
When the time is up, the timer will signal.
How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking
You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Press
MICRO COOK
and enter the amount of
cooking time.
Press
KITCHENTIMER
and enter the amount of time
to delay the start of cooking.
Press
START.
The timer will begin counting down to
zero and cooking will then begin.
How to Use to Set a Holding Time
You can set a holding time between
Defrost
and
Micro Cook,
from one second to 99 minutes.
Press
TIME DEFROST.
Enter defrosting time.
Press
KITCHENTIMER.
Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold.
Press
MICROCOOK.
Enter cooking time.
Press
START.
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
KITCH E N
TIME R
1
EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
7 8 9
0
4
EXPRESS COOK
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Microwave terms.
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Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
Term Definition
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Helpful Hints
Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air
out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a
solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on
the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel,
others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy
spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils
on oven walls.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into
water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy
water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support
can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate
the oven without the turntable and support in place.
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How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
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Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker. circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. Unplug the microwave
oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3-prong into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully
inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. Open the door and close
securely.
Control panel lighted, yet
Door not securely closed. Open the door and close
oven will not start
securely.
START
pad not pressed Press
START.
after entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered Press
CLEAR/OFF.
already in oven and
CLEAR/OFF
pad not
pressed to cancel it. Cooking time not entered Make sure you have
after pressing
MICROCOOK.
entered cooking time after pressing
MICRO COOK.
CLEAR/OFF
was pressed Reset cooking program
accidentally. and press
START.
Food weight not entered Make sure you have after pressing
AUTO
entered food weight
DEFROST.
after pressing
AUTO
DEFROST .
Food type not entered Make sure you have after pressing
REHEAT,
entered a food type.
SNACKS orCOOK.
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Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
Light reflection around door or outer case.
Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power
levels other than high.
Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the
microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

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GE Microwave Oven Warranty
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care
®
technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part
of the microwave oven which fails due to a
From the date of the
defect in materials or workmanship. During this
full
original purchase one-yearwarranty,
GE will also provide,
free of charge,
all
labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Nine Years The magnetron tube,
if the magnetron tube fails due to
For the second through
a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
the tenth year from the nine-year limited warranty,
you will be responsible for
date of original purchase
any labor or in-home service costs.
For the above limited warranty: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Factory Service Center or a General Electric Customer Care
®
servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
Improper installation.
Failure of the product if it is
abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Damage to the product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage to
personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance.
What GE Will Not Cover:
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Service Telephone Numbers.
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier­free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.
Special Needs Service
800.626.2000
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, follow these three steps.
First,
contact the people who serviced your
appliance.
Next,
if you are still not pleased, write all the details— including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225.
Finally,
if your
problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.
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