GE JEM816 Use and Care Manual

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Adapter Plugs Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning Control Panel

Cooking Cooking Complete Reminder 5

Defrosting Delayed Cooking

Extension Cords Features

Grounding Instructions Hold Time

6 7

Use and Care of

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model

JEM816

Light Bulb Replacement Microwaving

Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers

Precautions Problem Solver

Program Cooking Removal From Cabinet Mount 12

Repair Service Safety Instructions

Time Cook Warranty

Tips

3,4

7,9

Back Cover

2 9

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GENERAL

ELECTRIC

Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Y{)ur

supplier is responsible for

registering you as the owner.

adiustmen~.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

must be

registed. Pl~e

This appliance

be certain

that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

If you received a damaged oven . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on page 13. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Optional Accessories

available at extra cost from your General Electric supplier.

JX28 Installation Kit

oven to a built-in wall oven.

WM28 Installation Kit

oven to be mounted on a wall.

When unpacking your microwave oven...

an installation package that contains installation instructions, a template, and installation hardware for under-the-cabinet mounting. If missing, contact your supplier.

converts this

allows this

you should find

Microwaving

●

Make sure all cookware used in

~ps

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

glme

with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for

microwaving:’

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave water becomes hot,

1-172

minutes at HIGH. If

dish

is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

●

Paper towels, wax paper, and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your cookbook.

. Steam builds up pressure in food which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

–

All These Things 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 blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other

than high.

Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

PRECAUTIONS

AVOD

~PO~~T S~ETY

INSTRUCTIONS

POSSIBLE

EXPOS~

EXCESSIVE

~CROWAVE

ENERGY

(a)

Not

Attempt

this

oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave

It is

energy.

defeat

interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place

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

Do Not Operate

(c)

it is damaged.

important that the oven door close

roperly

damage to the:

(1)

door (bent)

(2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces,

(d)

The Oven

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

important not to

or tamper with the safety

and that there is no

Shodd Not

operate

any object

the oven

It is

particularly

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

WARNING–To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure

to excessive microwave energy:

●

Use

this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

●

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at left.

. This appliance must be

Connect outlet. See

INSTRU~IONS”

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

c lnstil ordy

provided instigation 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

o~y

to properly grounded

“GROUNDNG

on page 11.

or locate this appliance

in accordance with the

apptiance

in normal usag~

grounded.

(If used on countertop.)

●

not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

not use outdoors.

●

Do not

immerse power cord or

plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

not let power cord hang over

edge of table or counter.

●

not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or

dropped.

●

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 10,

●

This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.

CortMct

nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

. To

~educe the risk

the oven cavity:

–Do

not overcook M.

fl~e

CarefuUy

attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are

the

placed inside

oven to facilitate

cooking. –Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

—Do

not use your microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

–~per

wax paper.

products can contain which may cause arcing or ignite.

Paper

or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may

towels, napkins

Recycled paper

products containing nylon

metal

dso

ignite.

and

flecks

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

by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and

prolongs the life of the oven.

the

danger of fire.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

●

–Do not

microwave

microwave popcorn accessory

udess use

in microwave ovens.

pop

popcorn in your

oven udess

you use popcorn

in a special

labeled fir

–If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shutoff power at fuse or circuit breaker panel,

●

Some

eggs and sealed

producti

such as whole

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

. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without

especially meat and .

Don’t

defrost

in narrow

frwn

necked

their

lids;

mixtures.

beverages

boties (es~itiy

carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can

build

up. This

can

cause

the

container to burst, resulting in injury.

●

UW meta] ody as

Cookbook.

meat roasts are helpful when used as shown in Cookbook.

TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return

box.

tray to the microwave oven,

When using metal in

at least 1 inch

diree~d

Foil strips as used on

keep metal

away

from sides

of oven.

Cooting

hot

from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.

●

Sometimes, can careful handling the cooking tray during and after cooking.

●

F~s

as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page 10 for instructions on

how to clean

● Thermometer-Do not

use a thermometer in food you

are

microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

●

Pl*ic u@~*—pl~tic utensfis

designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of

overwking

or ceramic materials and may

sofien

periods of overcooking. In longer exposures and utensils could ignite, For these reasons: 1) Use microwave

plastics

compliance with the utensil

rnanuticturer’s

2) Do not subject empty

utensils may

become

because of heat transferred

the

cooking tray

kome

too hot to

touch, Be

cooked in liquids (such

fds

containing

the

inside of the oven.

should

conditions as are

gbs

or char if subjected to short

overcooking, the

fti

only and use them in strict

recommendations.

utenstis

(continued)

to microwaving, 3) Do not permit children to use plastic

u~nsils

without complete supervision.

when

cooking

pork

our directions exactly and always cook

the

meat to at

least 170°F.

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

●

Boning

eggs is not recommended in a microwave oven.

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

●

Foo&

with

unbroken

‘%kin”

such as potatoes, sausages,

outer

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking,

$f~ilable”

cmking

~ueh~s

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in Cookbook. are not, plastic could burst during

they

or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers at

lmt

partially uncovered because

shodd

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

carefu~y

and direct

steam

away from hands and face. .

SWn~neous

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, stir the liquid briefly before removing the

container from the microwave oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Features of Your Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.



1. Door Handle. Pull to door. Door must be latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

o~en

secure~y

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4. Oven Vent. 8. Glass Cooking

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

6. Model and Serial Numbers.

Mode Stirrer Cover.

the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover. You

will

damage the oven.

Protects

be in place Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may be removed

fo~cleaning.

Touch Control Wnel and

Display. See

instructions.

when~sing-the

Tray. Tray

next page for

must

o~en.

Your Touch Control

Panel

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

to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY.

and time counting down during cooking functions, power level, cooking mode and instructions.

2. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic Power Level

after entering cooking time. See page 7.)

3. time of day or check time of day while microwaving.

To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is number pads 1, 3 and O and will appear in display. Touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

It’s designed to be easy

Displays time of day

10 (HIGH), (or change power level

CLOCK.

Touch this pad to enter

1:30,

touch

1:30

6. TIME DEFROST.

generally uniform thawing at automatic Power Level 3 (LOW), (or

change power level after entering

defrosting time. See page 8.)

7. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a

delay timer before time cooking.

(See page 9.)

8. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

9. START. After all selections are

made, touch this pad to start oven.

Gentle,

NUMBER PADS.

pads to enter cooking/defrosting time, power level and time of day.

POWER LEVEL.

pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW) for defrosting.

Touch these

Touch this

Wogmm

Use your Touch Control Panel to Defrost and Cook by time using your choice of Power Levels from

1 (low) to 10 (high), time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer, and set the clock.

Cooting

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to

delay

the start of cooking or program a hold time between defrosting and cooking. (See page 9.) Set Time Cook I using different times and Power Levels. (See page 7.)

&II

for a two-stage program

CooHng

rhe

TIME COOK I & II feature

allows you to microwave for a

preset amount of time using

automatic Power Level 10

(HIGH), or change power level

automatically.

Power Level 10 (HIGH) is recommended for most cooking,

but you may change this for more

flexibility. See your Cookbook. To become better acquainted with

time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps

Step 1:

water and add 1 teaspoon of instant

coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a

;up

and is microwave safe (refer to Microwaving Tips on page Place cup in oven and close door.

Step

pad. Display shows “COOK” and

“1?’ “ENTER

Fill a cup

that has no metal decoration

2: Touch TIME COOK I & II

T~E”

below.

2/3

full of

is flashing.

2).

If another power level is desired, touch POWER LEVEL pad and desired number, although Power Level 10 (HIGH) is preferred for this cup of coffee.

Step 4:

TIMEJ7

counting down show on display.

Step 5:

signals and flashes light and

Step 6:

With can set two time cooking functions within one program. This would be power levels during your cooking operations.

The

to change power levels using Time Cook

Step 1:

Step

pad. Display shows “COOK”

“2?’

Step 3: Step 4:

touch POWER LEVEL pad and desired number for new power level.

Touch

“POWER

When time is up, the oven

Open the door.

the

ided if you desired to change

following is an example of how

Repeat Steps 1, 2 and 3.

Touch

“ENTER

Set your time. To change

STA~.

fm shut off.

Time

Cwk ~

T~E

T~E”

“COOK

10~’ and

time

“End?’

Oven,

feature, you

COOK I &II

is flashing.

the

power level,

and

Step 8:

signals and flashes oven, light and fan shut off.

Step

When time is up, the oven

“End!’

The

9: Open the door.

Questiom and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due

to time or location many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads

and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK I & II pad

must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

want to cook on a power

level

other than HIGH. What do

I need to do? A.

To change the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“ENTER POWER” flashes on the

display panel. Enter new number. Q. Can I interrupt my Time

Cook function to check the food? A. Yes.

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

To resume cooking,

close the door and press

Itep

Select your time. Touch

1, 3 and O for one minute and 30

seconds. Display shows

“POWER flashes.

10:’

“COOK

1:30

T~E”

and

Step

5: Touch START.

Step 6: “COOK selected power level and the programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step 7:

programmed cook time, the next selected power level, “COOK TIME” and the second programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

At the end of the first

TIME:’

the

first

Defrosting

The Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

. . Power Level 3 is automatically

set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See your Cookbook for

defrosting help. To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.

Step 1:

chops in the oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST Display shows : O and “POWER

3:’

Place a

“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

l-lb.

package of frozen

Step 4:

TIME” and “POWER 3“ show and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes automatically shuts off.

Step 5:

door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4.

Step

package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosting

●

can be defrosted in the package.

Touch START.

“End~’

Turn package over, close

6: Open door, remove

“DEF

then

~ps

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

Questiom and Answers

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

A. This sound is normal. It is

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

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes,

frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power

level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the time about in 1/2; Power Level

10 cuts the time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir

food frequently.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Cookbook seem right for my food?

A. Cookbook times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer.

Set your oven for the time indicated in your Cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

but they will need more

Step 3:

recommended in your cookbook. For example, touch 4,0 and O for 4 minutes. Display shows “POWER If you wish to change power level, touch POWER LEVEL pad and then new number.

‘A..

Select defrost time that is

3?’ “DEF

4:00 and

TIME” flashes.

. For even defrosting, some foods

need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

●

Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwave cooked. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

● Check your Cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking?

Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.

You may open the door at

quic~y

How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The

MIN/SEC TIMER has three

timing functions:

●

It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows : O and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows 3:00 and “TIME” flashes.

3. Touch START. Display shows “TIME” and time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,

flashes time of day.

hogramming

“End~’

and display shows

a HOLD

TIME

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from

one second to 99 minutes and 99

seconds. A HOLD, or “standing” time may be found in some of your own recipes or Cookbook.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes, touch TIME COOK I & II and enter cooking time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

et’s say you want to defrost a frozen

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

and place in oven.

Step

The display shows: 3“ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

15 minutes defrosting time. appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the

POWER LEVEL pad and the

desired power level.)

Step 4:

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.

The display shows : O and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 5:

for ten minutes.

display and “TIME” flashes.

Take casserole from freezer

2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

Oand “POWER

Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

15:00

Set standing or hold time

Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

10:00

appears on

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for

twenty-five minutes of cooking time.

“COOK TIME” flashes and and “POWER 10” appear on display.

Step

8: Touch START. “DEF TIME”

and 15:00 counting down show

on display. As each function is

automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered

and the function.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End?’

25:00

Questions and Answers

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

The oven will automatically

rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

N~E:

temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

the oven carries out the last

instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case,

would

and hold for 2 minutes.

Sometimes you may only

Let foods remain at room

tie

oven

defrost for 6 minutes

Care and Cleaning

Your new Microwave Oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following

these rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps “air-out” the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a

solution of baking soda and water

keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven.

The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

●

Don’t remove the mode

stirrer cover

at the top of the oven (microwave feature 7 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

Because there is little heat except in the food, or sometimes in the utensils, spills and spatters are easy to remove. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

Window: Wipe up

spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove

all

soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE .

Glass Cooking Tray.

Occasionally it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not place tray into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped.

Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place.

Special note when using

Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

If grease is

present, high heat generated on

bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto

the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser.

After using Bon

cleanser,

rinse

Ami@

brand

and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami” brand cleanser

on the painted surfaces such as the

walls. It may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the Oukide

Case.

Clean the outside of oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control

Rnel.

Wipe with a damp

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use

cleaning sprays, large amounts of

soap and water, abrasives, or sharp

objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface.

When cleaning

surfaces of door and oven that come

together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or

SOft

cloth.

Power Cord.

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 damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Oven

bmp

Replacement

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

place.

Cover is located on the

side of the outer case.

Replace with 25-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drug and hardware stores. ) Replace compartment Plug in the oven.

your

covel.

–

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

his appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING-Improper use of the grounding plug in a risk of electric shock.

‘onsult

a qualified electrician or

.,<rvice

technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

not under any

cut or remove the t~

~an’result

circu-c=

@und)

prong from the power cord.

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a

listed

which is available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

The

larger

alig~ed

wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

Caution:

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

repeated use. Should this happen,

DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

CONNE~ION

adapter (Fig. 2)

slot in the adauter must

with the large; slot in the

Attaching the adapter

likely

However,

to break with

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

not use an adapter plug

situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

Use of

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance (15 amperes).

Such extension cords are obtainable through General Electric service.

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

interior light may flicker and the

blower sound may vary when oven

is in use. Cook times may be longer

as well.

Etiension

in these

three-

Cords

the

—

To Remove the Oven from Cabinet Mount

Step 1:

Step

Replace the rubber feet.

2: Fully support the microwave with something sturdy. For example use telephone books or encyclopedias,

and close enough to balance the weight of the oven.

Step 3:

your screwdriver, begin to remove the screws holding the microwave oven in place by turning them counterclockwise.

(Alternate between screws so that oven is loosened as evenly as possible.)

‘~

III

Open your cabinet and with

stacked evenly

Note:

Before final removal of the screws, check to be sure that the microwave oven is being suitably supported to prevent it from falling or sliding.

Questions?

UseThis Problem Solver

All These Things Are Normal

~ith

your Microwave Oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

●

Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

Some TV-Wdio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the

interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

If You Need Service

obtain service, see your warranty

on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT

COVERED

WHAT IS

COVERED ● S

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor to

any

pafi

repair or replace

microwave oven

of a manufacturing defect. To avoid any charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Factory Service Center or a General Electric Customer Care” servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs

to your home.

ervice trips

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.

that fails because

toyour

of the

‘Ometo

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska,

Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care” servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

HOTPOINT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

FACTORY SERVICE or

NOT

D.C.

ELECTRIC-

RESPONSIBLE

8 s 8 8

Some

states do not allow

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 205C1O26P99 Pub.

No.

12-86

49-4760

MER.

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the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

GENERAL

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