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GE Appliances
Microwave Oven
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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Do Not Attempt
■
this oven with the door open
since open-door operation
can result in harmful
exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not
to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
Do Not Place
■
between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
to operate
any object
Do Not Operate
■
is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven
door close properly and that
there is no damage to the:
door (bent),
hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing
surfaces.
■
The Oven Should Not
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
the oven if it
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
■ Read and follow the specific
precautions in the
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
section above.
■ This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded
outlet. See the
Instructions
Precautions
Grounding
section on page 8.
■ Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
■ Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three
inches or more back from
the countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
be
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
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■ Do not mount this appliance
over a sink.
■ Do not mount the microwave
oven over or near any portion
of a heating or cooking
appliance.
■ Do not store anything directly
on top of the microwave oven
surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
■ Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
■ Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
■ Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook
food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
■ Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for
example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming
pool or near a sink.
■ Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
■ Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
■ Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
■ To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while
cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper
or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
— If materials inside the oven
should ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven off
and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire
may spread.
■ See door surface cleaning
instructions in the
Care and
cleaning of the microwave
section of this manual.
oven
■ This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
■ As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:
■ Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the microwave.
■ Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
■ Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
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.
■ Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—will explode and
should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of
the microwave oven could
result in injury.
■ Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure will
build up inside egg yolk and
will cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
■ Recycled paper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
■ 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.
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SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening
and causing injury, do not heat
any liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup. After heating,
let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds
before moving it or putting
anything into it.
■ Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even with the lid
off. Make sure all infant food
is thoroughly cooked. Stir
food to distribute the heat
evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming
formula. The container may
feel cooler than the formula
really is. Always test the
formula before feeding
the baby.
■ Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even
if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This
can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in
injury.
■ Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil
during or shortly after
removal from the microwave
oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we
recommend the following:
before removing the
container from the oven,
allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids
in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam can
build up and cause it to burst
or overflow.
■ Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful when
opening any containers of
hot food, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible
injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
■ Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
■ 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware
which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
■ If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the
dish you are testing and a
glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave
1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used
for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and
only the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
■ If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
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■ Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided,
as they may also ignite.
■ Some styrofoam trays (like
those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom.
When microwaved, the metal
can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper towel.
■ Do not use the microwave to
dry newspapers.
■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for
proper use.
■ Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
■ Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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■ “Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by
package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury.
Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering
carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
■ Use foil only as directed in
this guide. TV dinners may
be microwaved in foil trays
less than 3/4″high; remove
the top foil cover and return
the tray to the box. When
using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least
1 inch away from the sides
of the oven.
■ Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected
to short periods of
overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not microwave empty
containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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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
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet
to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
section.)
WARNING—
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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 twoprong wall receptacle by the use of a
UL listed adapter which is available
at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this
happen,
DO NOT USE
the appliance until a proper ground has again
been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug
in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a threeprong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before
using the appliance.
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
Align large
prongs/slots
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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 counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking
times may be longer, too.
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Read and follow this Safety
Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed
to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave oven.
That’s important, because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for
many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Important!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card
that is packed with this product.
Write the Model & Serial Numbers Here.
#
12
#
You can find them on a label inside the oven.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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GE & You,
A Service Partnership.
Ask any GE appliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
Read this Manual
Inside you will find many helpful
hints on how to use and maintain
your microwave oven properly.
Just a little preventive care on your
part can save you a great deal of
time and money over the life of
your microwave oven.
Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
. . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Microwave-Safe Cookware . . .6, 7
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . .8
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating Instructions
Features of Your
Microwave Oven
. . . . . . . . . .14, 15
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . .16
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .17–22
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . .24–27
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .28–30
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .32, 33
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Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here. If
you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
If You Need Service
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
® at
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . . .34, 35
Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .36
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
1100 Watts
Features of the Oven
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Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel and Display.
Door Latch Release.
Removable Turntable.
in place when using the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
Screen allows cooking to be
Press latch release to open door.
Turntable and support
must
be
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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of defrosting time
Press twice
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10
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Sensor Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
CHICKEN/FISH Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once (chicken pieces)
Press twice (fish fillets)
POTATO Starts immediately! more/less time
VEGETABLE Starts immediately!
Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time
Press twice (frozen vegetables) more/less time
Press three times (canned vegetables) more/less time
(on some models)
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight
Press once
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About changing the power level.
The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for
COOK, TIME DEFROST
may also be changed during time countdown.
Press
TIME COOK
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press
START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can
be compared to the surface units on a range. Each
power level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time.
70% of the time.
time. Most cooking will be done on
which gives you 100% power.
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
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power level 3
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:
Med-High 7:
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5:
less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3:
Warm 1:
—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did
Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking
Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and
Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Keeping food warm; softening butter.
or
EXPRESS COOK.
or select
Power level 7
Power level 3
The power level
Time Defrost.
is microwave energy
is energy 30% of the
High (power level 10)
Power level 10
will cook
TIME
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About the time features.
Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High)
change it for more flexibility.
Press
TIME COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press
power level 1–10.)
Press
START.
You may open the door during
the food. Close the door and press
cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press
TIME COOK.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press
power level 1–10.)
is automatically set, but you may
POWER LEVEL.
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired
Time Cook
Select a desired
START
to check
to resume
Press
TIME COOK
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press
power level 1–10.)
Press
START.
At the end of
Time Cook I, Time Cook II
again.
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired
counts down.
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About the time features.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
(frozen spears)
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
Beets
(fresh, whole)
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
(
frozen,
chopped)
(frozen spears)
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
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(frozen)
1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1 bunch 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1
⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/2 cup water.
(1
1 bunch 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
1
⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) place 1/4 cup water.
(1
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1 medium head 6 to 10 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place
(about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
2 tablespoons water.
1/4 cup water.
1/2 cup water.
3 tablespoons water.
1/4 cup water.
1/4 cup water.
2 tablespoons water.
1/2 cup water.
1/2 cup water.
2 tablespoons water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel)
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
(frozen)
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn,
or butternut)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1 to 5 ears 11/4to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min.
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
(6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place
10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4
1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
(about 1 lb. each)
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no
per ear plastic wrap. Rearrange after
2 tablespoons water.
water; if corn has been husked,
add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange
after half of time.
baking dish. Cover with vented
half of time.
3 tablespoons water.
1/4 cup water.
2 tablespoons water.
cup water. Stir after half of time.
in center of the oven. Let stand
5 minutes.
spinach.
3 tablespoons water.
cup water.
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
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About the time features.
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See
Defrosting Guide
the
explained in the
Press
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
Enter defrosting time.
Press
START.
Turn food over when the oven signals.
Press
START.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.
You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power
level after entering the time.
defrosting time in about half;
total time to approximately 1/3. However, food will
need more frequent attention than usual.
At one half of selected defrosting time, the oven signals
TURN.
At this time, turn food over and break apart or
rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.
This is normal when oven is not operating at
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
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.
for suggested times. (
About the auto feature
Auto Defrost.
Be sure large meats are
section.)
twice.
Power level 7
power level 10
Auto Defrost
cuts the total
cuts the
High
power.
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Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole
(21⁄2to 3 lbs.)
Cornish hen
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
1/4 min. Rearrange after half the time.
2 to 4 min.
6 to 9 min.
(1 lb.)
3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over
1 to 5 min.
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
9 to 13 min.
per lb.
4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking
per lb. dish. Turn over after half the time
14 to 20 min.
20 to 25 min.
7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven
per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe
per lb. dish breast-side-down. After half of time,
and break up after half the time.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Use
power level 1.
and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and
let stand to complete defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over after first half of time. After
second half of time, separate pieces and
place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a
few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil.To complete
defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
of time. Run cool water in the cavity until
giblets can be removed.
turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas
with foil. Defrost for second half of time.
Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to
complete defrosting.
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About the time features.
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the
for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
example, press the
The power level can be changed as time is counting
down. Press
Express Cook
2
pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
POWER LEVEL
pads (from 1 to 6)
power level 10.
and enter 1–10.
For
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
■ It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each
time the pad is pressed.
■ It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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About the auto feature.
Auto Defrost
The
Auto/Time Defrost
defrost frozen foods. Press
Auto Defrost
for
Use
Auto Defrost
Time Defrost
Use
Auto Defrost
power levels to give even defrosting results for meats,
poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
Press
Using the
weight. For example, press pads
pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
Press
(
Time Defrost
section.)
Guide
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
■ Remove meat from package and place on microwave-
safe dish.
■ Twice during defrost, the oven signals
TURN
signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted
meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
■ After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for
about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
feature gives you two ways to
AUTO/TIME DEF.
or twice for
for meat, poultry and fish.
for most other frozen foods.
automatically sets the defrosting times and
AUTO/TIME DEF.
Conversion Guide
START.
is explained in the
Time Defrost.
once.
below, enter food
About the time features
once
1
and 2for 1.2
TURN.
At each
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Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
1–2 .1
3.2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8.5
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
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About the sensor features.
Humidity Sensor
The
Sensor Features
released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts
the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
■ The proper containers and covers are essential for
best sensor cooking.
Covered
■ 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.
Vented
■ 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.
detect the increasing humidity
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Popcorn
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(less time)
Use only with prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
(more time)
To use the
If you open the door while
SENSOR ERROR
CLEAR/OFF
Popcorn
Follow package instructions, using
package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5
ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
POPCORN.
Press
and begin again.
feature:
Time Cook
The oven starts immediately.
POPCORN
will appear. Close the door, press
is displayed,
if the
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or
Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or
subtract 20—30 seconds to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing
oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. Press
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time).
POPCORN,
press 9immediately after the
9
again to add
To subtract time:
After pressing
oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Press
again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total
30 seconds less time).
POPCORN,
press 1immediately after the
1
Beverage
Press
BEVERAGE
beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot.
Remove the container with care.
to heat a cup of coffee or other
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About the sensor features.
Reheat
The
Reheat
feature reheats single servings of previously
cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.
(less time)
(more time)
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9after the feature pad.
Place covered food in the oven. Press
The oven starts immediately.
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
immediately.
REHEAT.
START
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even
out the temperature. If the food is not hot enough, use Time
Cook to reheat for more time. Reheated foods may have
wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be
extremely hot.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat
It is best to use
■ 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.
Time Cook
for these foods:
(less time)
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1after the feature pad.
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To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9after the feature pad.
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(more time)
Chicken/Fish
Use the
chicken or 4–16 ounces of fish.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
immediately. If food is not done enough, use
to cook for more time.
Chicken/Fish
Place covered chicken or fish in the oven. Press
CHICKEN/FISH
fish. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the
time remaining begins counting down.
feature to cook 1–8 pieces of
once for chicken pieces or twice for
START
Time Cook
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How to Change the
Automatic Settings
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9after the feature pad.
Potato
The
Potato
feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes.
Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the
turntable. If cooking three or more potatoes,
arrange in a star pattern.
Press
POTATO.
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
immediately. If food is not done enough, use
to cook for more time.
The oven starts immediately. The
START
Time Cook
Vegetable
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
(automatic settings for
canned vegetables cannot
be adjusted on some
models)
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9after the feature pad.
Use the
frozen or canned vegetables.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
immediately. If food is not done enough, use
to cook for more time.
Vegetable
For fresh vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of water
per serving. For frozen vegetables, follow package
instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap. Place vegetables in the oven.
Press
for frozen vegetables, or three times for canned
vegetables. The oven starts immediately. The oven
signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is
counting down.
feature to cook 4–16 ounces of fresh,
VEGETABLE
once for fresh vegetables, twice
START
Time Cook
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About the other features.
Help
The
HELP
pad displays feature information and helpful
hints. Press
Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day
while microwaving.
HELP,
Press
CLOCK.
Enter time of day.
Select AM or PM.
Press
START
then select a feature pad.
or
CLOCK.
Cooking Complete Reminder
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Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press
and hold the
the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
AM/PM
pad about 3 seconds to bring up
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions,
allows you to stop cooking without opening the door
or clearing the display.
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will
display
FOOD IS READY
open the oven door or press
and beep once a minute until you either
CLEAR/OFF.
START/PAUSE
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About the other features.
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used
by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold
for about three seconds. When the control panel is
locked,
LOCKED
will appear in the display.
CLEAR/OFF
Sound Level
The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press
Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.
LEVEL.
SOUND
Timer On/Off
Timer On/Off
at any time, even when the oven is operating.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the
timer signal, press
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is
operating.
operates as a minute timer and can be used
Press
TIMER ON/OFF.
Enter time you want to count down.
Press
TIMER ON/OFF
to start.
TIMER ON/OFF.
Display On/Off
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To turn the clock display on or off, press and hold
0
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Microwave terms.
Term Definition
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Arcing
Covering
Shielding
Standing Time
Venting
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
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.
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.
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.
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 microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air
out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a
solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
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How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the
microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the
appearance of the microwave.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth.
Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can
damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the
control panel.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep the area clean where the
door seals against the microwave. Use only mild,
non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge
or soft cloth. Rinse well.
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Stainless Steel
To clean the surface use hot soapy water, then rinse and
dry. Do not use steel wool pads or other abrasive
cleaners. They will scratch the surface.
(on some models)
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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
Control panel lighted, yet
oven will not start
A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset
may be blown or the circuit breaker.
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave
Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong
into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close
START
pad not pressed • Press
after entering cooking
selection.
Another selection entered • Press
already in oven and
CLEAR/OFF
pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered • Make sure you have
after pressing
CLEAR/OFF
accidentally. and press
Food weight not entered • Make sure you have
after selecting
pad not
TIME COOK.
was pressed • Reset cooking program
Auto Defrost.
oven, then plug it back in.
inserted into wall outlet.
securely.
START.
CLEAR/OFF.
entered cooking time
after pressing
entered food weight
after selecting
TIME COOK.
START.
Auto Defrost.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
“LOCKED” appears in
display
“SENSOR ERROR”
appears in display Beverage, Chicken/Fish, CLEAR/OFF
Food amount too large Sensor Reheat
for Sensor Reheat
The control has been • Press and hold
locked. (When the control for about three seconds to
panel is locked an
be displayed.)
During
Popcorn, Reheat,
Potato,
or
Vegetable
program, the door was
opened before steam
could be detected.
Steam was not detected • Use
in maximum amount for more time.
of time.
servings of recommended amounts of food.
foods.
L
will unlock the control.
• Close the door, press
Time Cook
is for single • Use
Time Cook
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CLEAR/OFF
and begin again.
to heat
for large
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Before you call for service…
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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Notes.
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Notes.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty
All warranty service provided by an authorized Customer Care
technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part
From the date of the
original purchase one-year warranty,
Nine Years The magnetron tube,
For the second through
the tenth year from the nine-year limited warranty,
date of original purchase
For the above limited warranty: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a
General Electric Customer Care
available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
■Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
■Improper installation.
■Failure of the product if it is
defect in materials or workmanship. During this
labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
any labor or in-home service costs.
®
servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also
of the microwave oven which fails due to a
full
GE will also provide,
if the magnetron tube fails due to
you will be responsible for
free of charge,
®
all
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
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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair Service
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
Special Needs Service
TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrierfree kitchen for persons with limited mobility.
Service Contracts
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and
you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or
accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and
Discover cards are accepted).
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed
by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
®
800.626.2000
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
800.626.2000
800-626-2224
800-626-2002
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