GE JE1590 User Manual

Microwave Oven

Sensor Convection

3828W5A3768 164D3370P333 49-40406 10-03 JR

JE1590

Owner’s
Manual

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Safety Information

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . 6

Important Safety

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . 5

Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive

Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operating Instructions

Best Method of

Cooking Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing Power Level . . . . . . . 13

Combination Features . .10, 18, 19
Convection Features . . . 10, 17, 19

Cooking Options . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Features of Your Oven . . . . . 8, 9

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22

Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Child Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Cooking Complete

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Display ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . .22

Display Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

OFF/CLEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

START/PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Sensor Microwave

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16

Time and Auto

Microwave Features . . . . 9, 11, 12

Care and Cleaning

Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . . . 26
Things That Are Normal

With Your Microwave Oven . . . 27

Consumer Support

Product Registration . . . . . 29, 30

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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You can find them on a label
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ Read and follow the specific 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 6.

■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with

the provided Installation Instructions.

■ This product is to be used 3′ above floor level.

■ Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3″ or

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

■ 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.

■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for

marine use.

■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance

when 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.

— 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.

— If materials inside the oven 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.

— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession

on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use TIME COOK for additional
cooking time.

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WARNING!

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door

open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face

and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) 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:

(1) door (bent)

(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

■ When using the convection or combination cooking

functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will
become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers
of food and accessories such as the oven shelf.

■ Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven

thermometers when cooking by microwave or
combination. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage
to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.

■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn

off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of
electric shock.

■ Do not store any materials, other than our recommended

accessories, in this oven when not in use.

■ Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this

product near water—for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.

■ 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.

■ 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 any heating or cooking appliance

beneath this microwave oven.

■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and

cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.

■ This appliance must only be serviced 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.

■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—

for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should
not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in injury.

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ARCING

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

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:

■ The metal shelf not installed correctly so it

touches the microwave wall.

■ 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

FOODS

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ SUPERHEATED WATER

Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

— Do not overheat the liquid.

— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

— Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

— After heating, allow the container to stand in

the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.

— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil into the container.

■ Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may

tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section
for instructions on how to clean the inside of
the oven.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at

least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.

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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Do not operate the oven without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable
must be unrestricted so it can rotate.

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 30–45 seconds 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.

■

Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.

■

Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching
the floor, turntable and walls during and after
cooking.

■ 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.

■ Use of the shelf accessory:

— Remove the shelf from the oven when

not in use.

— Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

— Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly

inside the oven to prevent product damage.

— Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven

with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the microwave/convection oven.

■ Do not use your microwave/convection oven 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.

■

Do not use paper products when the microwave/
convection oven is operated in the convection or
combination mode.

■ Cookware may become hot because of heat

transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.

■ “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 manual.

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″ away
from the sides of the oven.

■ Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for

microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.

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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.

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 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.

WARNING!

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

EXTENSION CORDS

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 countertop 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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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 CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
2-prong 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 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before
using the appliance.

Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.

TEMPORARY
METHOD

Align large
prongs/slots

(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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About the features of your oven.

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

1000 Watts

Features of the Oven

Door Latch Release Handle.

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.

Control Panel and Selector Dial.

Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when using the oven. The

turntable may be removed for cleaning.

Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
support must be in place when using
the oven.

Shelf. Use when convection or combination
cooking. (Do not use when microwave
cooking.)

Optional Accessories:

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to
convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.

For 27″ installations:
Model Kit

JE1590BH JX1527CBH
JE1590CH JX1527CCH
JE1590SH JX1527CSH
JE1590WH JX1527CWH

For 30″ installations:
Model Kit

JE1590BH JX1530CBH
JE1590CH JX1530CCH
JE1590SH JX1530CSH
JE1590WH JX1530CWH

NOTE: Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven. The rating plate is located on
the face of the oven (visible when the door is open).

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You can cook by microwave, convection or combination.

About the cooking features of your
microwave/convection oven.

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Cooking Controls

Selector Dial

Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features

Press Turn and push dial to enter

TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice

EXPRESS cook/Add 30 sec. Starts immediately!
DEFROST

Press once (Time) Amount of defrosting time
Press twice (Auto) Food weight

POWER level Power level 1–10

Sensor Features

Press Turn and push dial to enter Option

POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once or twice

REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
COOK Food type 1–7 more/less time

Convection Cooking

Press Turn and push dial to enter

CONVECTION cook Oven temperature and cook time

Combination Cooking

Press Turn and push dial to enter

COMBINATION cook Oven temperature and cook time

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Do not use the shelf when
microwave cooking.

Always use the shelf when
convection cooking.

Cooking Method

Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food.

Heat Source

Microwave energy.

Heat Conduction

Heat produced
within food by
instant energy
penetration.

Benefits

Fast, high efficiency
cooking. Oven and
surroundings do
not get hot.
Easy clean-up.

Cooking Method

Hot air circulates
around food to
produce browned
exteriors and seal
in juices.

Heat Source

Circulating
heated air.

Heat Conduction

Heat conducted
from outside of food
to inside.

Benefits

Aids in browning
and seals in flavor.
Cooks some foods
faster than regular
ovens.

Cooking Method

Microwave energy
and convection heat
combine to cook
foods in up to
one-half the time
of regular ovens,
while browning and
sealing in juices.

Heat Source

Microwave energy
and circulating
heated air.

Heat Conduction

Food heats from
instant energy from
penetration and heat
conducted from
outside of food.

Benefits

Shortened
cooking time from
microwave energy,
plus browning and
crisping from
convection heat.

Always use the shelf when
combination cooking.

Available cooking options.

Microwave Cooking

Convection Cooking

Combination Cooking

Your oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along
with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping
to perfection.

During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air
inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be programmed. A fan
gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food,
producing golden brown exteriors and rich moist interiors.

Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to
develop around the food; some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.

Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically
by sensor.

Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking.
The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

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Time Cook

Time Cook I

Allows you to microwave for any time
between 15 seconds and 95 minutes.

Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.

Press the TIME COOK button.

Turn the dial to set the cook time and
press the dial to enter.

Change power level if you don’t want
full power. (Press POWER. Turn the dial
to select. Press the dial to enter.)

Press the START/PAUSE button to start
cooking.

You may open the door during Time cook
to check the food. Close the door and press

START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

Time Cook II

Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

Press the TIME COOK button.

Turn the dial to set the first cook time
and press the dial to enter.

Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER. Tur n t h e
dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)

Press the TIME COOK button again.

Turn the dial to set the second cook
time and press the dial to enter.

Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER. Tur n t h e
dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)

Press the START/PAUSE button to start
cooking.

At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.

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Express Cook

This is a quick way to set and start cooking in 30 second blocks each time the EXPRESS button
is pressed.

The power level will automatically be set at 10 and the oven will start immediately.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press the POWER button,
turn the dial and press to enter.

TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

EXPRESS

Add 30 Seconds

■ Each time the EXPRESS button is pressed, it will add 30 seconds to any cooking time

counting down, until the maximun cooking time is reached.

EXPRESS

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TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

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Time Defrost

Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected
length of time.

Press the DEFROST button.

Turn the dial to select the time you
want. Press the dial to enter.

Press the START/PAUSE button to start
defrosting.

Turn the food over if the oven signals

TURN FOOD OVER.

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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TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

DEFROST

About the time and auto microwave features.

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.

■ Remove meat from package and place

on microwave-safe dish.

Press the DEFROST button twice.

Turn the dial to the food weight,
using the Conversion Guide at right.
For example, dial 1.2 for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 oz.) Press the dial to enter.

Press the START/PAUSE button to start
defrosting.

Turn the food over if the oven signals

TURN 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 Enter Food Weight

in Ounces (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

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The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express
Cook. The power level may also be changed
during time countdown.

First, follow directions for Time Cook,
Time Defrost or Express Cook.

Press the POWER button.

Turn the dial clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the power
level. Press the dial to enter.

Press the START/PAUSE button to start
cooking.

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 sensor microwave features.

Humidity Sensor

The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

■ The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.

■ Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.

■ Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are

dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead
the sensor.

Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.

Vented

Covered

Cook

Because most cooking containers must be covered during Cook, this feature is best with
foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Cook is not recommended.

Recommended Foods

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked using
this feature.

Foods not recommended

Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that
require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after cooking should not be cooked using this feature. It is best to Time Cook them.

COOK

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TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

COOK

Sensor Food Type Guide

Food Type Servings Serving Size Comments

Chicken Pieces

1 to 4 2 to 8 Use oblong, square or round dish.

pieces Cover with wax paper.

Fish 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Ground Meat — 1/2 to 2 lbs. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat

(Beef, Pork, Turkey) into dish. Cover with wax paper or vented

plastic wrap.

Potatoes 1 to 4 1/2 to 2 lbs. Pierce skin with fork.

Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.

Canned Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Fresh Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Frozen Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Cook

Place covered food in the oven and
close the door. Press the COOK button.
SELECT FOOD TYPE appears in the
display.

Turn the dial to the desired food type.
Press to enter.

See the Sensor Food Type Guide below for
specific foods and instructions.

The oven starts immediately.

NOTE: If the door was open while the
control was being set, close the door and
press the START/PAUSE button to begin
cooking.

Do not open the oven door before the countdown
time is displayed—steam escaping from the oven
can affect cooking performance. If the door is
opened, close the door and press START/PAUSE
immediately.

If ground meat was selected, the oven may
signal you to drain and stir the meat. Open
the door, drain the meat and close the door.
Press the START/PAUSE button if necessary
to resume cooking

If food is undercooked after the countdown
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

Cooking Tips

■ When oven signals and countdown time

is displayed, the door may be opened
for stirring, turning or rotating food.
To resume cooking, close the door and
press START/PAUSE.

■ Match the amount of food to the size of

container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

■ Be sure outside of container and inside

of oven are dry.

■ After completion of Cook cycle, if food

needs additional cooking, return food to
oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking.

How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
(Not available for all food types)

To subtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:

Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial counterclockwise and press to enter.

To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:

Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial clockwise and press to enter.

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NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion—
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

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Popcorn

To use the Popcorn feature:

Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than

1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of popcorn in the
center of the microwave.

Press the POPCORN button once or
twice. The oven starts immediately.

Press once for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz.)
bag of popcorn.

Press twice for a snack size (1.5 to 1.75 oz.)
bag of popcorn.

If you open the door while POPCORN is
displayed, an error message will appear.
Close the door, press OFF/CLEAR and
begin again.

If food is undercooked after the countdown
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting
to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overpops consistently,
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.

To subtract time:

Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial counterclockwise for 20 seconds (-) less
cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to
reduce cooking time another 10 seconds
(- -) total 30 seconds less time. Press to
enter.

To add time:

Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial clockwise for an extra 20 seconds (+)
cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to
add another 10 seconds (++) total 30
seconds additional time. Press to enter.

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POPCORN

Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing

1.5 to 3.5 ounces.

NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion—
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion—
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion—
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats servings of
previously cooked foods or a plate of
leftovers.

Place the cup of liquid or covered
food in the oven. Press REHEAT once,
twice or three times. The oven starts
immediately.

Press once for 1/2 to 1 full cup.

Press twice for 1 to 2 full cups.

Press three times for a plate of leftovers.

The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press START immediately.

After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible,
to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may
have wide variations in temperature. Some areas
of food may be extremely hot.

If food is not hot enough after the
countdown use Time Cook for additional
reheating time.

Some Foods Not Recommended for Use
With Reheat

It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:

■ Bread products.

■ Foods that must be reheated uncovered.

■ Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.

■ Foods calling for a dry look or crisp

surface after reheating.

How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time

To subtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:

Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial counterclockwise and press to enter.

To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:

Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial clockwise and press to enter.

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REHEAT

Beverage

Press the BEVERAGE button to heat an
8–10 oz. cup of coffee or other beverage.
The oven starts immediately.

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

If food is undercooked after the countdown
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

BEVERAGE

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Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the
oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be set. A fan gently circulates this
heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown
exteriors and rich, moist interiors.

Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air
to develop around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.

See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.

For Best Results…

Always use the shelf when convection cooking.

The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning.

See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.

Convection Time Cook with Preheat

Press the CONVECTION button.

Turn the dial to set the oven
temperature and press dial to enter
preheating. Do not enter convection
cook time now. (The cook time will
be entered later, after the oven is
preheated.)

Press the START/PAUSE button
to start preheating.

When the oven is preheated, it will
signal. If you do not open the door
within 1 hour, the oven will turn off
automatically.

Open the oven door and, using
caution, place the food in the oven.

Close the oven door. Turn the dial
to set the cook time and press
START/PAUSE to start cooking.

When cooking is complete, the oven
will signal and turn off.

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CONVECTION

TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

Convection Time Cook without Preheating

If your recipe does not require
preheating, press the CONVECTION
button.

Turn the dial to set the oven
temperature and press to enter.

Turn the dial to set the cook time and
press to enter.

Press the START/PAUSE button to start
the oven.

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TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

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Combination Cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking.

Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods
beautifully. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be set.

For Best Results…

Always use the shelf when combination cooking.

The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning.

See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.

Combination Time Cooking without Preheat

If your recipe does not require
preheating, press the COMBINATION
button.

Turn the dial to set the oven
temperature and press to enter.

Turn the dial to set the cook time
and press to enter.

Press the START/PAUSE button
to start the oven.

NOTE:

■ Some recipes call for preheating.

■ Check the Cookware Tips section for

correct cookware when Combination
Cooking.

■ Do not use metal cookware when

Combination Cooking.

■ Place meat on a trivet in a glass dish to

collect juices and prevent spattering.

■ For best roasting and browning results,

whole roasts should be cooked in a glass
dish placed directly on the oven shelf.

■ For foods that are too tall to fit in the

oven, you can leave out the trivet. If
necessary, you may take out the shelf and
place the dish directly on the turntable.

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Combination Time Cooking with Preheat

Press the COMBINATION button.

Turn the dial to set the oven
temperature and press dial to enter
preheating. Do not enter combination
cook time now. (The cook time will
be entered later, after the oven is
preheated.)

Press the START/PAUSE button to start
preheating.

When the oven is preheated, it will
signal. If you do not open the door
within 1 hour, the oven will turn off
automatically.

Open the oven door and, using
caution, place the food in the oven.

Close the oven door. Turn the dial to
set the cook time and press to enter.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start
cooking.

When cooking is complete, the oven
will signal and turn off.

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COMBINATION

TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

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COMBINATION

TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

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Convection Cooking

Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where
browning or crusting is important.

Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat
and produce crisper crust.

Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans
reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.

Glass or Glass-Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese
recipes due to the cleanability of glass.

Combination Cooking

Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use
items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf,
damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.

Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but it is not
recommended for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning, because the
plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

Cookware Microwave Convection Combination

Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic Yes Yes Yes
(Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware®, etc.)

Metal No Yes No

Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No

Microwave-Safe Plastics Yes No Yes

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Plastic Films and Wraps Yes No No

Paper Products Yes No No

Straw, Wicker and Wood Yes No No

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Use the following guide to select the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking.

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Foods Microwave Combination Convection

Appetizers

Dips and Spreads ❶ N/R N/R
Pastry Snacks ②❶②

Beverages ❶ N/R N/R
Sauces and Toppings ❶ N/R N/R
Soups and Stews ❶②N/R
Meats

Defrosting ❶ N/R N/R
Roasting ②❶②

Poultry

Defrosting ❶ N/R N/R
Roasting ②❶②

Fish and Seafood

Defrosting ❶ N/R N/R
Cooking ❶②N/R

Casseroles ②❶②
Eggs and Cheese

Scrambled, Omelets ❶ N/R ②
Quiche, Souffle ②②❶

Vegetables, (fresh) ❶ N/R N/R
Breads

Quick ②❶②
Yeast N/R ②❶

Muffins, Coffee Cake ②❶②
Desserts

Cakes, Layer and Bundt ②❶②
Angel Food and Chiffon N/R N/R ❶
Custard and Pudding ❶ N/R N/R
Bar Cookies ②❶②
Fruit ❶ N/R N/R
Pies and Pastry N/R ②❶
Candy ❶ N/R N/R

Blanching Vegetables ❶ N/R N/R
Frozen Convenience Foods ❶②②

❶ — Best method
② — Alternate method

N/R— Not recommended

Select the best method of cooking.

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Clock

Press to enter the time of day or to check
the time of day while cooking.

Press the CLOCK button.

Turn the dial to set hours. Press the dial
to enter.

Turn the dial to set minutes. Press the
dial to enter.

Turn the dial to select AM or PM.
Press the dial to enter.

Press the START/PAUSE button to start
the clock.

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CLOCK

Cooking Complete Reminder

To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will display YOUR FOOD IS
READY and beep once a minute until you

either open the oven door or press the

OFF/CLEAR button.

Tim er

The Time r operates as a minute timer and
can be used at any time, even when the
oven is operating.

Press the TIMER button.

Turn the dial to select the minutes.
Press the dial to enter.

Turn the dial to select the seconds.
Press the dial to enter.

Press TIMER to start.

To pause, press TIMER. To restart, press
TIMER again.

To cancel, press and hold the TIMER button
down for about 2 seconds.

When time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER.

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

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PUSH TO ENTER

TIMER

CLEAR

OFF

PAUSE

STAR T

Start/Pause

In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking
without opening the door or clearing the
display.

Off/Clear

Press the OFF/CLEAR button to stop and
cancel cooking at any time.

Child Lock-Out

You may lock the control panel to prevent
the oven from being accidentally started or
used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and
hold the OFF/CLEAR button for about three
seconds. When the control panel is locked,
CONTROL LOCKED will be displayed briefly
anytime a button or dial is pressed.

CLEAR

OFF

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Display ON/OFF

Use to turn your clock display on or off.
Press the OPTIONS button twice and turn
the dial to select ON or OFF. Press the dial

to enter.

TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

OPTIONS

Display Speed

The scroll speed of the display can be
changed. Press the OPTIONS button three
times and turn the dial to select slowest to
fastest. Press the dial to enter.

TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER

OPTIONS

Beeper Volume

The beeper sound level can be adjusted.
Press the OPTIONS button once and turn
the dial to select mute to loud. Press the
dial to enter.

TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

OPTIONS

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Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

■ the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.

■ 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.

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Care and cleaning of the oven.

Helpful Hints

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.

To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.

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.

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 with a damp cloth 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 is 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.

Power Cord

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

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Stainless Steel

Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.

To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a hot,
damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable
for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot,
damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry,
clean cloth.

If food soil remains, try a general kitchen
cleaner, such as Fantastik®, Simple Green®,
or Formula 409®.

For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard
stainless-steel cleaner, such as Bon-Ami

®

or Cameo®.

Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a
clean, hot, damp cloth to remove cleaner.
Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Always scrub
lightly in the direction of the grain.

After cleaning, use a stainless-steel polish,
such as Stainless Steel Magic

®

, Revere
Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner®, or
Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish®. Follow the
product instructions for cleaning the
stainless-steel surface.

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Before you call for service…

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 may be • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.

Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted into wall • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
outlet. 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 securely.
oven will not start

START button not pressed after • Press START.

entering cooking selection.

Another selection entered • Press OFF/CLEAR.
already in oven and OFF/CLEAR
button not pressed to cancel it.

Cooking time not entered after • Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing
pressing TIME COOK. TIME COOK.

OFF/CLEAR was pressed • Reset cooking program and press START.
accidentally.

Food weight not entered after • Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting
selecting AUTO DEFROST. AUTO DEFROST.

Food type not entered after • Make sure you have entered a food type.
pressing COOK.

CONTROL LOCKED The control has been locked. • Press and hold OFF/CLEAR for about 3 seconds
appears on display to unlock the control.

CAUTION—OVEN HOT The temperature inside the •This is normal.
appears on display oven is greater than 200°F.

One of the sensor cooking •These features will not operate when the oven is hot.
pads was pressed when the
temperature inside the oven
was greater than 200°F.

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Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

■ Steam or vapor escaping from around

the door.

■ Light reflection around door or outer case.

■ Dimming oven light and change in

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.

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Louisville, Kentucky
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Important: If you did not get a registration card with your

product, detach and return the form below to
ensure that your product is registered, or register
online at www.GEAppliances.com.

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Model Number Serial Number

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Cut here

Complete and mail
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.

Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of

a

safety modification.

After mailing the
registration below,
store this document
in a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is
800 GE CARES
(800.432.2737).

Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.

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E-mail Address*

* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other

important communications from GE Appliances (GEA).

■■ Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR
WARRANTY RIGHTS.

For more information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to www.GEAppliances.com
and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224

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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home
original purchase service to replace the defective part.

Ten Years The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the second through

During this additional nine-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home

the tenth year from the service costs.
date of original purchase

■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to

use the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

■ 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 caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

What GE Will Not Cover:

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

For the above limited warranty: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to 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.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or
an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or
call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

Printed in Korea

Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website

www.GEAppliances.com

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...

Schedule Service www.GEAppliances.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.

Real Life Design Studio www.GEAppliances.com

GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories www.GEAppliances.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

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.

Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Register Your Appliance www.GEAppliances.com

Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.