GE JES0738 User Manual

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microwave oven

700 watts

model JES0738

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Operating Instructions

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Changing Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

If Something Goes Wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Things That Are Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Microwave Oven Warranty . . . . . 15

Consumer Support . . . . . . . back cover

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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

Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since

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

Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces.

The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible

Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” above.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly

grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 4.

• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the

provided Installation Instructions.

• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

• Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or

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

• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven

surface when the oven is in operation.

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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

— If materials inside 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.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.

• GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself.

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

• This appliance shall not be installed less than 36″ above the floor to the bottom of the product. A minimum spacing of 3″ must be maintained between the microwave oven and the sidewalls.

• This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

ARCING

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

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

• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

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

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.

• Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

SAFETY FACT

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.

• 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.

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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING (cont.)

• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, apkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may

n 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.

• “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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

REFERRED METHOD

WARNING!

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

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.

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

E before use.

nsure proper ground exists

Follow these guidelines:

1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance

with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

2 Do not microwave empty containers.

3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without

complete supervision.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ADAPTER PLUGS

Usage situations where appliance’s

ower cord will be disconnected

p 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 two-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.

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

lign large

rongs/slots

EMPORARY

ETHOD

Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use.

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 three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

EXTENSION CORDS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from

ecoming 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—

1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least

as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it

must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

3 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.

NOTICE—PACEMAKERS

Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Features

(Throughout this manual, features and

)

appearance may vary from your model

1. Door Latches.

2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen

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

3. Convenience Guide.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and

oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

4. Touch Control Panel Display.

Quick Start

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

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.

00 Watts

5. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open the door.

6. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

Time Features

Press Enter

TIME COOK Amount of cooking time.

TIME DEFROST (Amount of defrosting time) Amount of defrosting time.

POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10

30 SEC. Starts automatically!

Convenience Features and Auto Feature

Press Enter

POPCORN 3.5-oz. or 3.0-oz. package

PIZZA 1–4 slices

BEVERAGE 1–4 servings

POTATO 1–4 servings

VEGETABLE Food type 1–3 + 1–4 serving size

REHEAT Food type 1–6 + 1–4 serving size

(Not available for Plate option)

AUTO DEFROST Food weight

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Changing Power Levels

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he power level may be entered or

T changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.

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. Power level 10 or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. 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.

A high setting will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most cooking will be done on power level 10. 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.

est periods (when the microwave energy

R 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:

Power Level Best Uses

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 such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without cooking;

simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1 Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening butter.

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIMECOOK.

1. Press TIME COOK.

2. Enter cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START/PAUSE.

Time Features

Time Cook

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

1. Press TIME COOK.

2. Enter cooking time.

3. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level

1–10.)

4. Press START/PAUSE.

Time Cook

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

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

You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

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Time Features (cont.)

Time Cook Guide – NOTE: Use power level 10 unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., Med-High (7) In 1 (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 1 (frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch (1 (fresh spears) 1 bunch (1 (frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole,place 3 tablespoons water.

Cabbage

(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 13 min. In 1 (wedges) 7 to 14 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min. In 1 (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh, whole) 1 medium head 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn

(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. per ear In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no

(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 7 min. Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish. Cover with vented plasticwrap.

2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 min. per ear Rearrange after half of time.

Mixed vegetables

(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 (frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes white) (6 to 8 oz. each) water. Stirafter halfof time.

(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven. Let stand sweet or white) 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole,place washed spinach. (frozen, chopped 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

and leaf)

Squash

(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min. In 1 and yellow)

(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking or butternut)

(about 1 lb. each)

⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

to 12 min.

11 to 14 min.

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4cup water.

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2cup water.

⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4cup water.

water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4cup water.

dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

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Time Features (cont.)

Time Defrost

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Allows you to defrost for a selected length

f time. See the Defrosting Guide for

o suggested times (AUTO DEFROST explained in the Auto Feature section).

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Enter defrosting time.

3. Press START/PAUSE.

4. Turn the food over after half the time.

5. Press START/PAUSE.

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.

At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the food.

A dull thumping noise may be heard

uring defrosting. This is normal when

d oven is not operating at Hi power.

Defrosting Tips

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be

• defrosted inthe 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.

• 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.

Defrosting Guide

Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time.

Fish and Seafood

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces

Fruit

Plastic pouch—1 or 2 2 to 6 min. (10-oz. package)

Meat

Bacon (1 lb.) 4 to 7 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks (1 lb.) 4 to 7 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand

Ground meat (1 lb.) 10 to 12 min. Turn meat over after first half of time. Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets 9 to 13 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meatincooking dish. Turn over after first halfoftime and shieldwarm areas with

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)

Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)

Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. per lb. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.

Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 9 to 14 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half

(1 lb.)

6 to 9 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.

5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

9 to 13 min.

26 to 32 min.

per lb. Use power level 1.

foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. 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.

Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

of time, 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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Time Features (cont.)

Add 30 Seconds

It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.

Each touch will add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

t can be used as a quick way to set

I 30 seconds of cooking time.

The oven will start immediately when pressed.

Convenience Features

Popcorn

How to Use the Popcorn Feature

1. Follow package instructions. Place

the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.

Beverage

The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is at room temperature.

Press BEVERAGE once for 8 oz., twice for 12 oz., three times for 16 oz. and four times for 4 oz. The oven will start immediately when BEVERAGE is touched.

2. Press POPCORN once for a 3.5-ounce package of popcorn and twice for a

3.0-ounce package. The oven will start immediately after POPCORN is touched.

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

Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Reheat

The Reheat feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to reheat a variety of previously cooked foods.

1. Press REHEAT. CodE will be displayed.

2. Select food type 1–6. Serving

Sizes 1–4 will be displayed.

3. Enter Serving Size 1–4.

4. The oven starts automatically.

Vegetable

The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to cook fresh, frozen or canned vegetables.

1. Press VEGETABLE. CodEwill be displayed.

2. Select food type 1–3. Serving

Sizes 1–4 will be displayed.

3. Enter Serving Size 1–4.

4. The oven starts automatically.

Food Serving Code Food Size

1 Pasta 1–4 2 Meats 1–4 3 Veggies 1–4 4 Beverages 1–4 5 Sauces 1–4 6 Plate (of leftovers) 1 only

Food Serving Code Food Size

1 Fresh 1–4 2 Frozen 1–4 3 Canned 1–4

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Convenience Features (cont.)

Pizza

ress PIZZA once for one slice of pizza,

The Pizza feature is for reheating

to 4 slices of pizza.

P twice for two slices, three times for three slices and four times for four slices. The oven will start immediately after PIZZA is touched.

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Baked Potato

The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes.

Auto Feature

Auto Defrost

Use AUTO DEFROST for meat, poultry and fish. Use TIME DEFROST for most other frozen foods (TIME DEFROST explained in the Time Features section).

AUTO DEFROST automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.

1. Press AUTO DEFROST.

2. Using the Conversion Guide below,

enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).

3. Press START/PAUSE.

Baked Potato

Press BAKED POTATO once for one potato, twice for two potatoes, three times for three potatoes and four times for four potatoes. The oven will start immediately after BAKED POTATO is touched.

Defrosting Tips

•

Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.

• When the oven signals, 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 (0.1) of a pound.

Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)

1–2 0.1

3 0.2 4–5 0.3 6–7 0.4

8 0.5

9–10 0.6

11 0.7 12–13 0.8 14–15 0.9

There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Other Features

Clock

Press CLOCK to enter the time of day.

1. Press CLOCK.

. Enter time of day.

3. Press START/PAUSE or CLOCK.

Timer

The Timer operates as a minute timer.

1. Press TIMER.

2. Enter amount of time you want to

count down.

3. Press TIMER. When the time is up, the timer will signal.

Pause

To pause cooking or defrosting, press START/PAUSE. To continue cooking or defrosting, press START/PAUSE again.

Clear/Off

Press once to stop and erase your cooking settings.

The Timer feature operates without microwave energy.

To stop the timer, press and hold TIMER for 3 seconds

NOTE: CLEAR/OFF will not stop the TIMER.

Child Lock-Out

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

To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.

When the control panel is locked, Loc will appear briefly in the display. When the control panel is initially unlocked, Unlo will appear briefly in the display.

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

Microwave Terms

Term Definition

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

• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

•

• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap

or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.

Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When

microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish

cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so

excess steam can escape.

Care and Cleaning

Helpful Hints

An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

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, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.

UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

How to Clean the Outside

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

etergents applied with a clean sponge

d 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 .

If Something Goes Wrong

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven will not start

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Do not use cleaners containing

mmonia or alcohol on the

a microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.

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

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

Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start.

Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.

START/PAUSE not pressed after • Press START/PAUSE. entering cooking selection.

Another selection entered • Press CLEAR/OFF. already in oven andCLEAR/OFF not pressed tocancel it.

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

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

Food weight not entered after • Makesure you have entered food weightafter selecting selecting AUTO DEFROST. • AUTO DEFROST.

Oven was paused accidentally. • Press START/PAUSE to restart the cooking program.

Things That Are Normal

• 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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taple your receipt here.

GE Microwave Oven Warranty

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to make a

warranty claim.

For The Period Of: What GE Will Provide:

One Year Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or

From the date of the original purchase workmanship. The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your

product’s original one-year warranty period.

In Order to Make a Warranty Claim:

WARRANTY

• Properly pack your unit. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• Return the product to the retail location where it was purchased.

• Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect.

What GE Will Not Cover:

• Customer instructions. This owner’s manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls.

• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

• Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is abused, misused (for example, cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA.

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.

Exclusion of implied warranties: Except where prohibited or restricted by law, there are no warranties, whether express, oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof, including specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

• 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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Consumer Support

GE Appliances Website

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ervice on-line.

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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).

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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

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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.

Parts and Accessories

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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.

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