GE JE1555T Use and Care Manual

Contents
Micmwe
Oven
Adapter Plugs Appliance Registration
Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost Guide Auto Roast
Auto Roast Guide Auto Start
Care and Cleaning Control Panel
Conversion Guide Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Delayed Cooking Extension Cords
Features Grounding Instructions
Hold Time Manual Defrost
Microwaving Tips Minute/Second Timer
Model and Serial Numbers
16
16
12
16
10
11
13 15
Power Levels
9
6
8
5
2 7
Precautions Problem Solver
Program Cooking Repair Service
Safety Instructions Temperature Cook
Temperature Probe Time Cook
Warranty
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7, 12-14
3
17
6
19
3,4
14
10-11, 14-15
13
Back Cover
Model
JE1555T
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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 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 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 k-red. that it is.
Write to: GE Appliances
Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225
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certain
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 17. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
Microwaving
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
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 1-1% minutes at water 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.
stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your cookbook.
Steam builds up pressure in
which are tightly covered by a or membrane. Pierce potatoes, yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.
trim or
komes
Some microwaved foods require
~ps
glue
with a
hot, dish is microwave
metilic
WGH.
foods
skir,
egg
If
M ~W ~~
*
Steam
or vapor
around the door.
Light reflection around door or
k
Nomal tith
escaping from
outer case.
Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
Your
c
Dull thumping sound while
oven is operating.
Some TV-Radio interference might be
mi~rowave
interference caused by other
Mcrowave
noticd whfle
oven. It’s
Oven:
using your
Similm-to
the
smd
appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
P~AUTIONS
mPomANT
~
AVO~
POSSIBLE
E~OSURE ~ HCESSIVE MCROWA~
ENERGY
(a) ~ Not Attempt
this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in
harmfil
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1)
adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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exposure to microwave
o) ~
Not Mace
surfaces.
(c) h Not Operate
door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
(3)
door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be
to operate
any
object
the oven
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
WANING–Tortiuce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire,
injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS
POSSBLE
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at left.
. This
appfiance
Connect otiy toproperlygrounded
outlet. See
INSTRU~IONS” on page 16.
s
This
microwave
specifidly
cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
bstil
or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided insolation instructions.
Be
certain to place
surface of the door k inches or
more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the
openings on the appliance.
plug in water. heated surfaces. edge of
apptiance
Do
not cover or block
*
Do not use outdoors.
Do not immerse power cord or
Keep power cord away from
Do
not
let power cord hang over
table
~STRUCTIONS
imtructiom
the
following:
~
AVOID
EXPOSURE
must be
“GROUNDING
oven
designed to heat or
industrid
the
in normal usage.
or counter.
before uskg this
~
grOundCd.
is
use.
front
any
apptimce.
Do not operate this appliance
if it has a plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
See door
instructions on page 15.
Q
This appliance should be
serviced personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
AS
supervision is necessary when used by
o To reduce fie
the
oven cavity:
–Do
attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible placed inside the oven to cooking.
–Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.
–Rper
wax paper.
products can contain
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may
–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the oven by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
damagd
surfice
otiy by qualified service
with
any
chfidren.
not overcook
towels, napkins and
and the
power cord or
cleaning
appliance,
risk of
Recycled paper
danger of fire.
fin
fti. CarefuUy
mate~s
meti
dso ignite.
(confinuednfltpage)
close
in
are
facfiitate
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mPORTANT
S~TY
INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
–Do not
microwave oven
pop popcorn in your
utiess in
a
s~id
microwave popcorn accessory or
urdess
you use popcorn labeled for
use
in microwave ovens.
–h not
overcook potatoes. They codd 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 shutoff power at
tise or circuit breaker panel.
%me products such
as whole
eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed
explode and
glass jars—may
should
not be heated
in this oven. .
Avoid
heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their lids;
especi~y meat and egg mixtures. * Don’t
in
defrost-n beverages
narrow
neck~
botdes (especidy
carbonated beverages), Even if the container is opened, pressure
can
build up. This can cause the container to burst, resulting in injury.
.
use
metal otiy
as
directed in
cookbook.
TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return
rneti
tray to box. When using the microwave oven,
at least 1
inch
away from
keep
in
metal
sides
of oven.
Cooking
hot
utensils may become
because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the utensil.
Sometimes, the turntable
can
become
too hot to touch.
Be careful handling the turntable
during and after cooking.
Fo~ cook~
as pasta) may tend to more
rapidy
in liquids
than
fds
(such
boti
over
containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page how to clean
N
for instructions on
the
inside of
the
oven. . Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you
are microwaving
udess the
thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
*
Remove the temperature
from the
oven
when not in use. If
P~k
you leave the probe inside the oven
W
without inserting it in
or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven . pl~tic
u@~W—pl~tic u~nsfls
wdIs.
designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave
plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
~ *S
or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the
f~
and utensils could ignite. For
these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics
ody and use them in strict
compliance with the utensil
manuticturer’s
2)
Do not subject empty
microwaving. 3) Do not
recommendations.
utensfls
to
permit
children to use plastic utensils without complete supervision.
Men
cooking pork, follow
the directions cook the meat to an temperature of at least This assures that, in possibility present in the
tiled
and meat
*
Boiling
exactiy
that
trichina may be
meat,
it will be
wtil
be sak to eat.
eggs is
nOt
and always
intemd
170°F.
the
remote
recommended in a microwave
Pressure can build up
oven.
inside the egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.
~~ds with
‘%kin”
such as potatoes, sausages,
unbroken
outer
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and
egg
yolks
(see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking,
~fBoilable”
and tightly
should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in cookbook. If they
coo~g
cIosed
plastic bags
pouch~
-
are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at
least parti~y
they form a tight seal. cooking with containers
coveti
with plastic wrap, remove
covering
uncovered because
When
tightiy
caretiy
and direct steam
away from hands and face.
Spontaneous
boWng—Under
certain special circumstances,
bofl
liquids may start to
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.
SAVE
T~SE
INSTRUCTIONS
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4
Features of Your Oven
CooKng
(For TIME COOK, MANUAL DEFROST and AUTO ROAST codes 1 through 5.)
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.
Complete Reminder
1.5 Cubic Foot
Oven Interior
1. Door Handle. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.
2. Door
3. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
5. Oven Vent.
htches.
6. Oven Interior Light. Turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.
7. Touch Control Display. See next page for
instructions.
8. Temperature
9. Removable Temperature
Mnel
Robe
Receptacle.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the CLOCK pad to set the clock and oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs, and you must reset the Clock.
and
Mbe.
10. Removable Support.
U. Removable
Turntable must be in place when using the oven. Cooking performance
will be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place. The turntable
may be removed for cleaning.
D.
Automatic Cooking Guide.
Turn~ble
Turntible.
Your Touch Control Mnel
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 day,
time counting down during cooking
functions, power level, internal food temperature, Auto Roast codes, Auto Defrost codes and food weights, cooking mode and instructions.
2.
T~
COOK I & ~. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH),
(or change power level after entering
cooking time. See page 13. )
3. MANUAL DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3
(LOW. of
power level after entering defrosting time. See page 12. )
4. POWER LEVEL. Touch this 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.
5. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a holding as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking. (See page 7.)
6. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See page 10.)
desired, you may change
period afier defrost or
L
10. 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 for up to an hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 14.)
U. CLOCK. Touch this pad to
enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving.
To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is number pads 1, 3, and O and will appear in display. Touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
U.
AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code number and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See pages 8 and 9.)
~.
MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.
14. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
“PRObE”
On Display: . Probe has been forgotten when
AUTO ROAST or TEMP COOK/ HOLD function is being used.
c
Probe is not securely seated
in probe receptacle.
Appears
1:30,
touch
1:30
7. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking/defrosting time, power level, time of day, finished food temperature, Auto Defrost codes and food weights.
8.
AUTO START.
to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of up to an n-hour and 59-minute delay. (See page 13.)
9. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start oven.
Allows yOU
day—
Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Defrost or Auto Roast with the oven automatically setting the times and power levels for you, Temp
CooHHold using your choice
of temperature, Manual Defrost and Time Cook with choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer, and set the clock.
@ighest),
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, Auto Roast or Time Cook I & II, or program a hold time between Manual 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 13.)
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.
c
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 Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE (for 3 minutes). Display shows
3. Touch START. Display shows “TIME” and time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes
time of day.
“3:00” and “TIME” flashes.
“End:’ and display shows
Programming a HOLD TIME
The Minute/Second Timer
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.
can dso
be
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I & II,
AU~
temperature or code. 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 or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food before pressing START.
TEMP COOK/HOLD or
ROAST and enter cook time,
How to Time Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1:
and place in oven.
Step
pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER
TIME” flashes. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and
MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting
time.
(Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
Step
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows “: O“ and “ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for ten minutes. appears on display and “TIME”
flashes.
Step
pad. Display shows “: O“ and
“POWER 10
TIME” flashes.
Take casserole from freezer
2: Touch MANUAL DEFROST
3:’
“ENTER DEF
“15:00” appears on display.
4: Set standing or hold time
“10:00”
6: Touch TIME COOK I & 11
?’
“ENTER COOK
Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME” flashes and
“25:00” and “POWER 107’ appear
on display.
Step8:
Touch
“POWER 3“ and
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
STA~.
“15:00”
“DEF TME1’
counting
“End~’
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. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes.
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 for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes.
Sometimes you may only
Automatic
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.
Code number from 1 to 3 for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide below) and touch START.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
You choose
Defrosti~
the
appropriate
How to set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located at bottom of oven when you open the door.
and maximum Food Weights for each code number. You will need to
how
your Food Weight and corresponding Code before setting Auto Defrost.
1.
Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
It shows minimum
3. Enter selected Code from Auto Defrost Guide. For
calls for Code 2.
“LBS”,
are displayed and “ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.
4. Enter weight. For example, touch Number Pads 1 and 2 for weight of
1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See
Conversion Guide below.)
DEF7’
e~ple,
and “CODE 2“
poultry
mice
during defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and
“TURn”
door, attend your food -(see on next page), close the door and touch START.
When defrosting time is completed,
“End” flashes and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps once a minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
When using the Auto Defrost
feature, it is necessary to allow
meat to stand in order to finish
defrosting the interior. You may take
the meat out of the oven if you wish.
Stand time recommendations are
given in the guide on the next page.
flashes until you open the
“~”
flashes.
guide
2. Touch
“AUTO;’
appear on display and “ENTER CODE” flashes.
AU~
DEFROST pad.
“WEIGHT” and “DEF”
Display shows
“LBS;’
After 3 seconds, “START” flashes.
5. Touch START pad. Display shows Defrost Time counting down.
“DEF” and “CODE
“1.2;’ “WEIGHT1’
2?’
Conversion Guide
I
If weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Pounds
.1 .2 .3 .4
.5 .6 .7 .8 .9
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Ounces
1-2
3
4-5
6-7
9-1o
11
12-13
14-15
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Auto Defrost Guide
1.
Unwrap item being defrosted.
Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish.
2. After first and second signal, check food for warm spots and shield these areas with small pieces of foil.
3.
CODE
1
2
3
~COMMENDED
FOODS
Meat
Chops 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Frankfurters,
Sausage Ground Meat
Beef Patties
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Roast 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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Ribs 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Steak 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Stew
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Poultry Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and
]
Turkey Breast
(breast side up) shield. Chicken Pieces 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate and
Cornish
(whole)
Cornish hens (split) 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
hens
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Seafood
Fish fillets 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Separate and
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MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
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0.1-
6.Olbs. I
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
FINT
Turn over and/or separate.
Separate.
Remove defrosted areas. Turn over.
Separate and turn over.
Turn over and shield.
Separate and turn over.
Turn over.
separate.
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shield. shield.
Turnover and
turn over.
Remove wrapper
and turn over.
Turn over.
SIGNAL
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0.1 -3.Olbs.
0.1 -3.0 lbs.
0.1 -3.0 lbs.
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turn over. Separate.
Turn over and shield tail and head.
SECOND SIGNAL
Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.
Remove defrosted pieces.
Remove defrosted areas and break apart.
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Rearrange.
Turn over and shield.
Remove defrosted pieces. Rearrange and shield if necessary.
Turn over and shield.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Turn over and
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Turnover and shield I 20minutes in
where necessary. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces. Turn over and shield
where necessary.
Turn over and shield.
STAND
2 minutes
5-10 minutes
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5minutes
1% to 2 hours
10 minutes
5-10 minutes
5-10 minutes
10 minutes; run cold water in
refrigerator 5-10 minutes
10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.
5 minutes
TI~
cavitv.
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Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
SeDarate de~rosted
Turn over.
and remove
pieces.
5-10 minutes
10-15 minutes
Hold under cold running water.
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Automatic Roasting
AUTO ROAST uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike TEMP COOK/HOLD, which uses a single power level, AUTO ROAST uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto
Roasted. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the cookbook which comes with your oven.
Preparing
Roasti
and
Poultry for Auto Roasting
Place beef roasts and poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Pork and ham roasts do not require a trivet. Make sure probe handle does not touch the food, top, or sides of the oven.
Place beef roasts (bone-in cuts) on
trivet in microwave-safe dish with the eye facing up and down. Insert probe into the center of the eye from the side of the roast not touching bone or fat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
probe into the center of the eye from the side of the roast not touching fat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Place whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Ham and pork roasts need no trivet. Add 1/2 cup water to microwave-safe roast dish. Insert probe from the side into the ham and cover with wax paper. Insert probe from the side into pork roast and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Place food in oven and insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle in top center of oven.
How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium
“CODE 2“ appears on display and “START” flashes. Touch START. Display shows “COOL” and “CODE 2’
~ches 90°F.
2. At show meat’s internal temperature.
3.
After approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of total roasting time, the oven signals with 4 beeps and “TURn” will flash on the display. Open door, disconnect probe from receptacle and remove dish. Discard plastic wrap, turn roast (without removing
the probe from the meat) and
rewrap in plastic. Reinsert cable
end of probe into receptacle. Close door and touch START; food temperature appears on the display.
(Oven continues to cook after the
signal whether or not roast is turned over.) At the shield poultry if necessary. No turn is needed.
7
unti fd
90°F.,
display switches to
temperatu~
TURn
signal,
Place beef roasts (boneless cuts) on trivet in microwave-safe dish with the eye facing left and right. Insert
1.
Touch
“AU~”
on display and “ENTER CODE” flashes. Touch number pad 2.
AU~
ROAST pad.
and “TEMP” appear
4. After the pre-programmed food temperature is reached, oven beeps 4 times and “End” is displayed.
Auto Roast Guide
Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in
roast before cooking.
Recommended Codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide.
Final
remperatur(
Food
Beef
Tender Roast (up to 4
Rare
Medium
Well
Pork
Loin Roast Precooked Ham
Poultry
Whole Chicken
Whole Turkey (up to 10
Turkev
Breast
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Code
lbs.)
lbs.)
I
1 2 3
4
1
120° 130° 145°
175° 120°
185° 185° 175°
Approximate Time minutes
Per
12-14 14-16 16-18
14-17 12-14
10-12 18-20 12-14
pound
Hold*
4inute!
20 20 20
10 10
20
10
Automatic Simmer
(Auto Roast Code 6) Total time includes time to bring
food to 180°F. and hold at that temperature until done.
Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained on page 10. Display shows “COOL” until food
is
90°F.,
then switches to show
food temperature until 180°F. is
reached.
Automatic Simmer Guide
Approx.
Food Beef
Pot Roast
Chili
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler/Fryer
Ham or Pork
Roast
soup
Stock/Vegetable
Split Pea
Time/Hours Comments
5-7
5-8
4-6
3-4
4-6
7-1o
5-7
(Auto Roast Code 6)
Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat and drain well. Stir after 3
hours, if possible.
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after
1/2 of time.
Same procedure as above.
Add 4 cups liquid.
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.
Oven switches to Hold at 180°F., until you remove food and turn off oven. If stirring is recommended, you can reset oven by retouching
START. Touch CLEAR/OFF after cooking.
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Manual
Defrosti~
The Manual Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
fromn food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Manual Defrost setting to
quic~y
thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the
def-
time and power levels for you.
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 a 1O-OZ. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1:
Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
Step4:
Touch
STA~. “DEF TME”
and “POWER 3“ show 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:
flashes
When oven signals and
“End~’
open door, remove
package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
Defrosti~ ~ps
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,
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 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?
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.
but they will need more
Step2:
Touch
MANUW
DEFROST. Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
3:’
“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
1’
=
Step 3:
~~~‹ ~~~
,....,,i,..,’”.,
. . ... .
.
Select one half of the
totil
defrosting time recommend in your cookbook. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes. Display shows ‘4:00” and “POWER
3:’
“DEF TIME” flashes.
How to
Change
Wwer hvel
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for
new power level.
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.
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Q. Should
all
foods be completely
thawed before cooking? A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so
quicHy
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.
Cooting by~me
TIME COOK I & II allows you
to microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10 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
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 2). Place cup in oven and close door.
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.)
@G~,
Fill a cup
or change power
of coffee
2/3 full of
Step4:
TIMEJ’
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
Touch START. “COOK
“POWER
~me
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:
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Display shows
10?’
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step Step 7: “COOK TIME
selected power level and the first programmed cook time, counting down, show on display.
Step 8: At the end of the programmed cook time, the next
selecti
II” and the second programmed cook time, counting down, show on display.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10:
Place food in oven in
O“ and “POWER
“ENTER
“COOK
Itep
5: Set your cooking time.
How to
After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
6: Touch START.
COOK
Select your cooking time.
TIME7’
Change
power level, “COOK TIME
Open the door.
TWE”
“2:ti” and
flashes.
Wwer hvel
“End?’
13
flashes.
“POWER
1:’
the
first
The
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
To Use Auto Start
Step 1:
(instead of START pad).
Step 2:
the oven to start. (Be sure your
microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step
program.
Step
oven will automatically start at the
desired time.
U-hour
Touch
AU~
Enter the time you want
3: Enter your desired cooking
4: Touch START pad. The
Stirt
day—
delay.
START pad
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 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.
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.
simply close the door and press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.
To resume cooking,
Cooking 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 signals with
four beeps when the food reaches the preset temperature. The Hold
feature will maintain this 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
Cord
Loop
Thermometer
Howto
Temp Cook a Rolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1:
into roast and attach probe securely in oven ceiling. Close the door.
Step
“F” and “POWER 10” are displayed
and “ENTER TEMP” flashes. Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for
“TEMP,” “POWER 10” and “125F” are displayed.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5 for medium power.
“POWER 5“ and “125F” show
on display. Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
90°F.,
“COOL” and “FOOD TEMP.” If
temperature is
shows temperature counting Step 6: When
the oven will sound and display
“HOLD:’
the temperature.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.
Step
from the oven.
Insert temperature probe
2: Touch TEMP COOWHOLD.
125°F.
“TEMPJ’
display will show “POWER
90°F.
or above, display
125°F.
is reached,
The oven will then hold
8: Remove probe and food
5~’
up.
Cooking Tips
Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though requiring more time.
Questions and Answers
Q.
I inserted the temperature probe, closed the door, touched TEMP COOK/HOLD and entered the desired food temperature but the temperature didn’t appear on the display.
A.
You may have entered an
incorrect temperature. Any food
temperature from 90° to
may be entered for TEMP COOK/ HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
Q.
Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook? A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods.
Q. Why did
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 ceiling 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,
you may damage the oven.
“PRObE”
if it touches the oven wall,
199°F.
flash after
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food; it must be used when using “TEMP
COOK/HOLD~’ To use the probe
properly, follow
dirwtions
on page 10.
. 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.
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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.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
Opening the oven
How to Clean the Imide
Walls and floor.
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
ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.
Some spatters
OVEN CLEANER
Door (inside).
spatters daily and wash when soiled with a minimum of sudsy, warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.
Removable Turntable Support. Occasionally
it is necessary to remove the
turntable and support for cleaning
of the oven floor or turntable. To
prevent breakage, do not place turntable into water just after cooking. Wash turntable
carefully in warm sudsy water or in
dishwasher. The turntable and
support can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the oven
without the turntable and support
securely in place.
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 turntable. This may be removed
with a cleanser
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. Do not twist or 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.
(Do not wash in dishwasher.)
Window: Wipe up
Turntible
Ami@
and
and
such as Bon
Ami” brand
brand cleanser
N~
support
Ami”
How to Clean the
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.
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.
soiled, unplug and wash with a
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.
Wipe with a damp
If the cord becomes
Ou@ide
15
GRO~~G
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 in a risk of electric shock.
PREFERRED METHOD
Fig.
1
I
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.
N
not under my
cut or remove the&
~an”result
QQ
%
n
INSURE PROPER
GROUNO
EXISTS
BEFORE USE
cti~ces
@und)
prong from the power cord.
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 wdl receptacle by the use of a
UL
listed adapter (Fig. 2)
which is available-at hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned 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
N~
USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
CONNE~ION
mos~local
witi
the larger slot in the
the house
Us~e
situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.
W
not
use an
adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual
~ure
of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
three-
Use of Etiension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly 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 GE service. If you do use
an extension cord with your
microwave oven,
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well.
the interior light
16
-
m
-.~.’
-
Questiom?
UseThis Woblem
Solver
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL COME ON
CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL
N~
FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED
N~
START
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
A
fuse
in your
reset circuit
c
Unplug
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
*
Door not securely closed.
START
Ano~er selection
Make
sure you have entered cooking
CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature
home
may be blown or
the
circuit breaker tripped: Replace fuse
breaker.
your
microwave oven, then plug it back in.
must
be touched after entering cooking selection.
en~r~
~ready i~ oven md cLEAR/oFF not
time
after touching
touched
TIME
COOK I &
after touchkg TEMP
tO
C~C@l it.
D.
STAW.
or
COOK/HOLD.
Make sure you have entered a code number
Make sure you have
AU~
DEFROST.
Q
Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or
amount of
fds
en$ered a
code number
in oven. Touch
TIME
COOK I & H and
atir touching AU~
and
food weight after touching
additiomd
ROAST.
cooking time
for
completion.
*
Incorrect power level entered. Check cookbook for r~ammended
power level,
or
changing levels during cooking if necessary. . Some
dishes
require specific instructions. Check cookbook or recipe for
instructions.
Too many
cooking more than one food
Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Auto Roast or
Cook/Hold. Check cookbook for specific instructions.
dishes
in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when
item.
Check
cookbook time recommendations.
Wmp
“PRObE” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
All These with your
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door. . Light reflection around door or
outer case.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE
Things Micr6wave
Answer
Are Normal
Oven:
Center”
Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven ceiling when
Roast or
Temp CooWHold.
800.6262000 consumer information service
Dimming
in blower operating at power levels other than high.
Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
oven
~ound
light
and
m;y occur
17
change
whiie
using
Auto
Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
similar’to
the
Noks
18
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
19
YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN
Save proof of original purcha$e date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
WARRANTY
FULL ONEYEAR 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,
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
ELE~RIC
COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL
ELECTRIC­HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.
II
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Service trips to your home to
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:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000 consumer information service
s
Improper installation.
If you
have an installation problem,
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
IS
NOT
RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate
eledrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
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.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Part No. 164 D1352P141
Pub
No.
49-4934
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JE1555T
INSEA392-G81
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