GE JES1451DN1WW, JES1451DN1BB Owner’s Manual

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Sofety instructions .......... 2-11

Operating Instructions

Auto Feature ..................... 21

Careand Cleaning ............. 29,30

Changing Power Level ............ 14

Featuresof Your

Microwave Oven .............. 12,13

Microwave Terms ................. 28

Other Features................ 26,27

SensorFeatures............... 22-25

Time Features ................ 15-20

Troubleshooting Tips

BeforeYouCall

for Service ..................... 31,32

ThingsThatAre Normal

With Your Microwave Oven ....... 32

Consumer Support

ConsumerSupport ................ 54

Warranty .......................... 55

JES1451

Write the model and seriol numbers here: Nodel #

Seriul # You can find them on a label inside

of the oven.

DE68-O3612A 49-40597 11-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Toreduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to

persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY

Do Not Attempt to operate

thisoven with the door open since open-door

operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Itis important notto 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 residueto

accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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

,_ door_bent_,

:!_ii hinges and latches

(brokenor loosened),

door seals and sealing

..............................surfaces.

TheOvenShould Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions

should be followed, including the following:

Readandfollow the specific precautionsin the Precautions

toAvoid PossibleExposureto ExcessiveMicrowave Energy

sectionabove. Thisappliancemust be

grounded. Connectonly to a properly grounded outlet. Seethe Grounding

Instructionssectionon page 8.

Install or locate this appliance only inaccordance with the provided Installation

Instructions. Installation must be at least 36" above the floor.

Becertain to place the front surface of the door three

inches or more backfrom the countertop edge to avoid

accidental tipping ofthe appliance in normal usage.

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Usethisapplianceonly for its intendedpurposeas described in this Owner'sManual.

ii_:Thismicrowave oven is notapproved

or tested for marine use. Do not store anuthing directlg on top

of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven isin operation.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if itis not working properlU,or ifit has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord isdamaged, it must be replaced bUGeneral ElectricServiceor an authorized service agent using a power

cord availablefrom General Electric.

ii_:Donot cover or block anu openings

on the appliance.GErecommends a ]" spacing be maintained between the microwave and the adjacent walls.

Usethis appliance onlU for its intended useas described in this manual. Do not

usecorrosive chemicals or vaporsin thisappliance. Thismicrowave oven isspecificallUdesigned to heat, dry

or cook food and isnot intended for laboratory or industrial use.

Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not usethis product near water-

for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool,near a sinkor insimilar

locations. Keeppower cord awau from heated

surfaces. Do not immerse power cord or plug

in water. Do not let power cord hang over

edge of table orcounter.

To reduce the risk of fire in the

ovencavitu:

- Do not overcookfood. Carefulluattend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside

the oven while cooking.

- Removewire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic

containers before placing them in the oven.

Do not usethe oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food inthe oven

when not inuse. Ifmaterials insidethe 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. Ifthe door is opened,the fire may spread.

Do not usethe SensorFeatures

twice in succession on the same food

portion. Iffood isundercooked after

the first countdown, use TimeCook for additional cooking time.

Seedoor surface cleaning instructions in the Careand cleaning of the

microwave oven section of this manual.

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This appliance must onlg be serviced

bg qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized servicefacilitUfor examination, repair or adjustment.

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Aswith anu appliance, close supervision isnecessary when usedbu children.

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WARNING!

ARCING

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

Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven.Arcing iscaused by:

Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

Foilnot molded to food (upturned edgesact like

antennas).

FOODS

Metal,such as twist-ties, poultry pins,or gold-rimmed

dishes,in the microwave. Recgcledpaper towels

containing small metal pieces being usedin the microwave.

Do not pop popcorn in gour microwave oven unless in

a specialmicrowave popcorn accessory or unlessgou use popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closedjars-are able to explode and should not

be heated in this microwave oven.Such use of the microwave oven could

result in injury.

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Do not boileggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg golk and will cause itto burst,

possiblgresulting in injurg.

Operating the microwave with no food insidefor more

than a minute or two mag causedamage to the oven

and could start a fire. It increasesthe 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 liversand other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

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SUPERHEATEDWATER

Liquids,such as water, coffeeor tea,are able to be

overheated beyond theboiling point without appearing to be

boiling.Visiblebubbling or boiling when the container is

removed from themicrowave ovenisnot always present.

THISCOULDRESULTtN VERY HOTLtQUtDSSUDDENLY

BOILINGOVERWHENTHE CONTAINERt5 DISTURBEDOR ASPOONOROTHERUTENSIL

15INSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.

Toreduce the risk of injury to persons:

Do not overheat the liquid. Stirthe liquid both before and

halfwag through heating it. Do not usestraight-sided

containers with narrow necks. After heating, allow the

container to stand in the microwave oven for a short

time before removing the container.

- Useextreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

Avoid heating babu food in glassjars, evenwith the lid off,

Makesure all infant food is thoroughlg cooked.Stirfood

to distribute the heat evenlg. Becareful to prevent scalding when warming formula. Thecontainer mag feel cooler than the formula reallg is. AIwagstest the formula before feedingthe baby.

Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked

bottles (especiallgcarbonated beverages).Evenif the container is opened, pressure can build up.Thiscan cause

the container to burst, possiblgresulting in injury.

Hotfoods and steam can cause burns. Becareful when

opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Toprevent possible injury, direct steam awaUfrom

hands and face. Do not overcook potatoes.

They coulddehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

Cookmeat and poultry thoroughlg-meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of

160°Fand poultry to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 180°F.Cooking to these temperatures usuallUprotects against foodborne illness.

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WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Makesure all cookware used in your microwave oven issuitable

for microwaving. Mostglass 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."

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Ifyou are not sure if adish is microwave-safe, use thistest: Placein the oven both the

dish you are testing and a glassmeasuring cup filled with ! cup of water-set the measuring cup either inor

next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds at high. If the

dish heats,it should notbe usedfor microwaving.

Ifthe dish remains cool and only the water in the

cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

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Ifyou usea meat thermometer while cooking,

make sure it issafe for use in microwave ovens.

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Do not userecycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper may contain metal

fleckswhich could cause arcing or ignite. Paper

products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, asthey may also ignite.

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Somestyrofoam trays (like thosethat meat is packaged on)have a thin strip of metal

embedded inthe bottom. When microwaved, the metal

can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

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Do not usethe microwave to dry newspapers.

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Not all plastic wrap issuitable for use inmicrowave ovens.

Checkthe packagefor proper use.

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Papertowels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used

to cover dishesin order to retain moisture and prevent

spattering. Besure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

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Cookware may become hot because of heattransferred

from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed

to handle the cookware.

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i: "Boilable"cookingpouches i:

andtightlyclosedplastic bagsshouldbeslit,pierced orventedasdirectedby package.Ifthey are not, plasticcouldburstduringor immediatelyaftercooking, possiblyresultingininjury. Also,plasticstorage

containersshouldbeatleast partiallyuncoveredbecause

theyforma tightseal.When cookingwithcontainers tightlycoveredwithplastic wrap,removecovering carefullyanddirectsteam awayfromhandsandface.

Usefoil only as directed in this guide.TVdinners may be microwaved infoil 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, keepthe foil at least !" away

from the sides ofthe oven.

Plasticcookware-Plastic cookwaredesignedfor

microwavecookingisvery useful,butshouldbeused

carefully.Evenmicrowave- safeplasticmaynotbeas tolerantofovercooking conditionsasareglassor

ceramicmaterialsand maysoftenorcharif

subjectedto shortperiods ofovercooking,Inlonger exposuresto overcooking,

thefood andcookware couldignite.

Follow these guidelines:

Usemicrowave-safe plasticsonly and use

them instrict compliance with the cookware

manufacturer's recommendations.

Do not microwave empty

containers.

DOnot permit children

to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

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WARNING!

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. Inthe event of an electrical short

circuit, grounding reduces the riskof electric shock bUproviding an escape wire for the electriccurrent.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire

with a grounding plug. Theplug must be plugged into an outlet that is properlUinstalled and grounded.

Consulta qualified electrician or servicetechnician ifthe grounding instructions arenot completelUunderstood, or if doubt existsas to whether the appliance isproperlUgrounded.

Ifthe outlet isa standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is uour personal responsibilitUand obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under anUcircumstances cut or removethe third (ground) prong from the power cord.

We do not recommend usingan extension cordwith this appliance. Ifthe power cord istoo short, have a qualified electrician or service

technician install an outlet near the appliance.(SeeWARNING--

EXTENSIONCORDSsection.) For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical

outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

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ADAPTER PLUGS

Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Becauseof potential safetg hazards under certain conditions, (Adapterplug

we strongly recommend against PermittedinCanada) the use of an adapter plug. However, Align large I_--_-_ II

if gou stillelect to use an adapter, P[ongs/sl°ts _ I_._-) I_

where local codes permit, _ _,__j ""7 " II a TEIvtPORARYCONNECTIONmag ;r

be made to a properlUgrounded 2-prong wall receptacle bUthe use TEMPORARYandfirm connection of a UL-listedadapter which is METHOD beforeuse.

available at most localhardware stores. Thelarger slot inthe adapter must bealigned with the larger slotin

the wall receptacle to provide proper polaritg in the connection ofthe power cord.

CAUTION:Attachingtheadaptergroundterminol

to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance

unlessthe cover screw ismetal and not insulated,and thewall receptacleisgrounded through the house wiring.

Youshould havethe circuit checked bg a qualified electrician to make surethe receptacle is properlg grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,alwags hold the adapter with one hand. Ifthis is not done,the adapter ground terminal isverg likelgto break with repeated use. Shouldthis happen, DO NOTUSEtheappliance 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 becausefrequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leadsto eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should havethe 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding)receptacle bg a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

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WARNING!

EXTENSION CORDS

Ashort power suppIUcord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Extensioncords maUbe used if Uouare careful inusing them. Ifan extensioncord is used-

Themarked 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-tupe 3-wire cord

and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

Theextension cord should be arranqed sothat it will not drupe

.........................overthe countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by

children or tripped over unintentionallU.

IfUouuse an extension cord,the interior light maUflicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven ison. Cooking times maUbe longer,too.

NOTICE-PACEMAKERS

Most pacemakers are shieldedfrom interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However,patients with pacemakers maUwish to consult their physicians iftheUhave concerns.

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READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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About the features of your microwave oven.

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

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Features of the Oven

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screenallows cooking to be

viewed while keeping microwaves confined inthe oven.

Convenience Guide.

Touch Control Panel and Display.

Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.

Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in

place when using the oven. The turntable mag be removed

for cleaning.

NOTE:Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

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Youcanmicrowave bLjtime, with thesensorfeatures or with the auto feature.

TIHE AUTO/TIME

COOK DEFROST

POWER ADD 30

LEVEL SEC.

VEGETABLE

BEVERAGE POTATO

REHEAT AUTOITINE

CookingControls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Time Features

Press Enter

TIMECOOl( Amountofcookingtime Pressonceortwice

AUTO/TIMEDEFROST Amountofdefrostingtime Presstwice

EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately! ADD30SEC Startsimmediately!

POWERLEVEL Powerlevel1 10

Sensor Features and Auto Feature

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Startsimmediately!more/lesstime

REHEAT Startsimmediately!more/lesstime BEVERAGE Startsimmediately! _i_i

POTATO Startsimmediately!more/lesstime VEGETABLE Startsimmediately! i;_

Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime Presstwice(frozenvegetables) more/lesstime Pressthreetimes(cannedvegetables) more/lesstime

DEFROST

(onsomemodels)

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About changing the power level.

Thepower levelmay beentered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME

AUTO/TIME TINE

DEFROST COOK

COOK,TIMEDEFROSTor EXPRESSCOOK.The power levelmay also be changed during time countdown.

_ PressTIMECOOKor select TIMEDEFROST. _ Entercooking or defrosting time.

PressPOWERLEVEL.

_ Selectdesired power level 1-10.

DISPLAY

DN/OFF

START

PAUSE

_ PressSTART. Variablepower levelsadd flexibility to microwave

cooking.The power levelson the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power levelgives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 isenergy 30% of the time. Mostcooking will be done on High (power level 10)which givesyou 100% power. Power level 10will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over.A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Somefoods may have better flavor,texture or appearance if one of the lower settings isused. Usea lower power level when cooking foods that havea tendency to boil over,such as scalloped potatoes.

Restperiods (whenthe microwave energy cycles off)give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this isshown with powerlevel 3-the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off,

the outside ofthe food would cook before the insidewas defrosted.

Hereare some examples ofusesfor variouspower levels: High 10: Fish,bacon, vegetables,boiling liquids. Ned-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;

baking casseroles and reheating. Medium 5: Slowcooking and tenderizing for stews

and lesstender cuts of meat.

Low 2or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces. Warm 1: Keepingfood warm; softening butter.

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Time Cook

TIME

COOK

DISPLAY ONIOFF

Time Cook I

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

Power level 10 (High) isautomaticallg set, but gou mag change it for more flexibilitg,

PressTIMECOOK. Enter cooking time.

_ii Change power level if gou don't want full power.

(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecta desired power level

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!iiPressSTART.

Youmug open the door during Time Cookto check

START

PAUSE cooking,

the food, Closethe door and press STARTtoresume

Time Cook II

Lets gou change power levelsautomaticallg during cooking. Here'show to do it:

PressTIMECOOK.

Enterthe first cook time, Change the power level if gou don't want full power.

(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecta desired power level!- !0,)

, PressTIMECOOKagain.

Enterthe second cook time, Change the power level if goudon't want full power.

(PressPOWERLEVEL.Selecta desired power level!- !0,)

PressSTAR

Atthe end of Time Cook I, Time Cook IIcounts down,

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About the time feotures.

Cooking Guide for Time Cook

NOTE:Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Amount Time Comments

Asparagu s

(freshSpears)1 lb. 5to 8 min., InlY2-qt, oblong glossbaking

Hed-High (7) dish,place 1/4 cup water.

(frozenspears) 10-oz.package 4 to 7 min. In!-qt. casserole.

Beans

(freshgreen) 1 lb.cut in half

(frozen green) lO-oz, package

(frozenlima) lO-oz, package

Beets (fresh,whole) 1 bunch

Broccoli (fresh cut) 1 bunch 5 to 9 min.

11% to l_/zIbs.}

(fresh spears) 1 bunch 7to 11 min.

11% to 1'/2 Ibs.}

:[O-oz. package 4 to 7 min.

chopped)

(frozen SpeaEs) lO-oz, package 4 to 7 min.

Cabbage (freSh) 1 medium head

Iabout2Ibs.l

(wedges)

Carrots

(freshsliced) 1 lb.

(frozen) lO-oz, package

Cauliflower

(ftowerets)

(fresh,Whole)

(frozen) 10-oz. package

1 medium head

10 to 15 min.

InlY2-qt, casserole,place 1/2 cup water.

4 to 8 min.

In1-qt. casserole,place 2tablespoons water.

4 to 8 min.

In1-qt. casserole,place 1/4 cup water.

16 to 22 min. In2-qt. casserole,place

1/2 cup water.

In2-qt. casserole,place 1/2 cup water.

In2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.

In1-qt. casserole.

In!-qt, casserole,place

3 tablespoons water.

6 to I0 min.

InlY2- or2-qt. casserole,place 1/4 cup water.

5 to 9 min.

In2- or 3-qt. casserole,place 1/4 cup water.

4 to 8 min.

InlY2-qt, casserole,place !/4 cup woter.

3 to 7 min.

In!-qt. cosserole,place 2tablespoons woten

7 to 11 min.

In2-qt. casserole,place 1/2 cup water.

7 to 15 min.

In2-qt. casserole,place 1/2 cup water.

3 to 7 min.

In1-qt. casserole,place 2tablespoons water.

Amount Time Comments

[frozenkernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 min. In !-qt. casserole, place

2tablespoons water.

Cornon thecob (fresh) 1to Sears

1!/4to 4 min. per ear

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,place corn. If corn is in

husk, useno water; if corn has been husked,add 1/4 cup

water. Rearrangeafter half of time.

(frozen) lear

2to 6ears

3to 6 min. 2to 3 min.

per ear

Placein 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.Cover with vented

plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.

Mixed

vegetables (frozen)

lO-oz, package

2 to 6 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3tablespoons water.

Peas (fresh,shelled)

21bs.unshelled

7 to 10 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

lO-oz, package

2 to 6 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2tablespoons water.

PotQtoes

(fresh,cubed,

white)

4 potatoes

(6to 8 oz. each)

9 to 12 min.

Peeland cut into 1-inch cubes. Placein 2-qt. casserolewith 1/2

cup water. Stirafter half of time.

(fresh,Whole,

sweet or White)

1 (6to 8 oz.)

2 to 4 min.

Piercewith cooking fork. Place in center of the oven.Let stand

5 minutes.

Spinuch

Ifresh)

10to 16oz.

3to 6 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

(frozen,chopped

and leaf)

lO-oz, package

3to 6 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh,summer

ond SIow)

(Winter,acorn,

or buttemut)

i lb. sliced

1or 2 squash

{abouti lb.each}

3to 5 min.

5to 9 min.

In l_2-qt, casserole,place 1//4 cup water. Cutin half and remove fibrous

membranes. In2-qt. oblong glass bakingdish, place squash

cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after/4 minutes.

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About the time features.

Time Defrost

AUTO/TINE

DEFROST

DISPLAY

ON/OFF

,@,

START

PAUSE

Allowsgouto defrostfor a selectedlength oftime.Seethe

DefrostingGuidefor suggestedtimes.(AutoDefrost explained in theAboutthe outo feoturesection.)

_ PressAUTO/TIlE DEFROSTtwice. _ Enter defrosting time.

_ Press START.

Turn food over when the oven signals.

_ Press START.

Powerlevel isautomaticallgsetat ] but can bechanged. Youcandefrost small items quicklg by raisingthe power

levelafter enteringthe time.Powerlevel 7 cutsthe total defrostingtime in about half;power level10 cutsthe total

time to approximatelg !/3; however,food will needmore frequentattentionthan usual.

Atone half of selecteddefrostingtime,the ovensignals to turnthe food over.At thistime,turn food overand

breakapart or rearrangepiecesfor more evendefrosting. Shieldangwarm areaswith small piecesof foil.

Adullthumping noisemag be heard during defrosting. Thisisnormal when ovenisnot operating at High power.

Defrosting Tips

Foodsfrozenin paper or plasticcanbe defrosted in the package.Closedpackagesshould beslit, piercedor

ventedAFTERfood haspartially defrosted.Plasticstorage containersshould bepartially uncovered.

Familg-size,prepackagedfrozen dinnerscan bedefrosted andmicrowaved.If the foodis in a foil container,transfer

it to a microwave-safedish. Foodsthat spoileasilgshouldnot beallowedto sit

out for morethan one hour after defrosting.Room temperature promotesthe growth of harmfulbacteria.

Formore evendefrostingof larger foods,suchas roasts, useAuto Defrost. Besure largemeatsare completelg defrosted before cooking.

When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.Ifstill slightlg icg,return to the microwave verg brieflg, or let it stand a few minutes.

Defrosting Guide

Time Comments

Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsor roils (1piece. 1/4 min.

Sweet rolls (ooorox.J2 oz.) 2to 4 rain.

FishandSeafood

Fillets, frozen (i lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish,small pieces (! tb.) 3to 7 rain. Placeblock in casserole.Turn over

and break up after half the time.

Fruit

Plasticpouch--1 or2 1to 5 rain.

!o,oZ,.package!

Meat Bacon (J_o.J

2to 5 min.

Placeunopened package in oven. Let stand S minutes after defrosting.

Franks (1lb.)

2to 5 min.

Placeunopened package in oven. Microwave just untilfranks can be

separated. Letstand 5minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Ground meat (1_o.J Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

Steaks, chops and cutlets

4 to 6 min. 9 to 13 min.

per lb. 4 to 8 min.

per lb.

Turn meat over after half the time.

Use power level 1.

Placeunwrapped meat incooking dish.Turn over after half the time

and shield warm areaswith foil. When finished, separate piecesand

letstand to complete defrosting.

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21/2to 3 Ibs

14 to 20 min.

Placewrapped chicken in dish.Unwrap andturn overafter half the time. When

finished, separatepieces and microwave

2-4 minutes more, if necessarg. Letstand to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole (2_/2to 5 lbsJ

20 to 25 min.

Placewrapped chicken in dish.After half

the time, unwrap and turn chickenover.

Shieldwarm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessarg, run cold water

in the cavitguntil giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

7to 13 min. per lb.

Placeunwrapped hen inthe oven breast-side-up.Turn overafter half

the time. Run cool water in the

cavitg until giblets can be removed.

Turkey breast (4 to 61as.

3to 8 min. per lb.

Placeunwrapped breast in dish breast- side-down. After half the time, turn over and shield warm areaswith foil. Finish

defrosting. Letstand 1-2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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About the time features.

Express Cook Thisisa quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes.

Pressone of the ExpressCook pads (from ! to 6)for ! to 6 minutes of cooking at power level10. Forexample,

pressthe 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Thepower levelcan be changed astime iscounting down.

PressPOWERLEVELand enter !-!0.

Add 30 Seconds

ADD 30

SEC.

You can use this feature two ways:

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

Itcan be used as a quick wag to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

About the auto feature, ge.com

Auto Defrost

AUTO/TIME

DEFROST

DISPLAY ON/OFF

START PAUSE

TheAuto/Time Defrost feature gives gou two wags to defrost frozen foods. PressAUTO/TINEDEFROSTonce forAuto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.

UseAuto Defrost for meat, poultrg and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.

Auto Defrost automaticallg sets the defrosting times and

power levelsto giveeven defrosting resultsfor meats, poultrg andfish weighing up to 6 pounds.

PressAUTO/TIMEDEFROST once. Usingthe ConversionGuidebelow, enterfood weight.

.........Forexample, presspads 1and 2 for 1.2pounds

(1pound, 3 ounces).

_!i PressSTART. (TimeDefrost isexplained in the About the timefeatures

section.)

Thereiso hondgguidelocatedontheinsidefrontoftheoven.

Removemeat from package and placeon microwave- safe dish.

Twiceduring defrost, the oven signals TURN.Ateach TURNsignal,turn thefood over.Removedefrosted

meat orshield warm areas with small piecesof foil. After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5minutes

to complete defrosting. Largeroasts should stand for about 30 minutes.

Conversion Guide Ifthe weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces,

the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1)of a pound.

Enter Food Weight

Weight of Food in Ounces (tenths of a pound)

1-2 .1

5 .2

4-5 .3 6-7 .4

8 .5

9-10 .6

11 .7

12-15 .8 14-15 .9

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