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Safety Instructions ....... 2-10
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Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ................. 20
Care and Cleaning ......... 28-29
Changing Power Level ......... 13
Features of Your
Microwave Oven ........... 11, 12
Microwave Terms ............. 27
Other Features ............ 25, 26
Sensor Features ............ 21-24
Time Features ............. 14-19
Troubleshooting Tips .... 30-32
Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven ......... 32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ,,, Back Cover
Warranty ..................... 35
Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Model #
.
Serial #
You can find them on a label inside of
the oven,
JES7457
JES7456
JES7460
MFL67367601 49-40660-1 77-14 GE
IMPORTAN TSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
Toreduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, inJury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy.
PRECAUTIONS TOA VOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this (c}
oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy, It is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety interlocks,
(b} Do Not Place any object between
the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces, (d)
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,
Read and follow the specific precautions in
the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy section
above.
This appliance must be grounded, Connect
only to a properly grounded outlet, See the
Grounding Instructions section on page 8,
Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions,
Be certain to place the front surface of the
door three inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage,
This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use,
For countertop installation:
Do not store enything directly on top of
the microwave oven surface when the
micorwave oven is in operation,
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Residential Use Only:
Foilure of the product or domoge to the
product if it is abused, misused (tor example,
cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or
used for other than the intended purpose or
used commercially,
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
Do not operote this Gppliance if it hos G
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this mGnuGI. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Do not store this oppliGnce outdoors. Do not
use this product near wGter-for exomple, 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 hong over edge of
table or counter.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook food. Carefully Gttend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
-- Remove wire twist-ties ond metGI hondles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
-- Do not use the oven for storGge purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food inthe oven when not in use.
-- tf moteriGIs inside the oven ignite, keep the
oven door closed, turn the oven off and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Ifthe
door is opened, the fire may spread.
-- Do not use the Sensor Features twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked aRer the first countdown, use
Time Cookfor additional cooking time.
It is important to keep the area clean where
the door seals against the microwave. Use only
mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a
clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
This appliance must only be serviced by
qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or ac!justment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
IMPORTAN TSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
ARCING
ff you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in d?e 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 ir}jury,
Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven, Pressure will build up inside
the egg yolk and will cause it to
burst,
possibly resulting in injury,
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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,
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Foods with unbroken outer "skin"
such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking,
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SUPERHEATED WATER
Liqu/ds_ such a.s-water;
coffee or tea, are able to be
overfTeated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed
from the microwave oven is-not
alwa}zs pre.s-en_ TNISCOULD
RESU! TIN VERYNOT LIQUIDS
SUDDEN! Y BOI/ING OVER WNEN
THECONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR
A SPOON OROTHER UTENSI! IS
INSERTED INTO THELIQUID.
Toreduce the risk of ir_ury to
person.s;
-- 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. Alwa}/s 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 an}/
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 deh}/drate and catch fire,
causing damage to }/our oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-
meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F and
poultr}! to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F. Cooking to
these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
A WARNING!
MICROWAW-SAFECOOKWARE
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 ifa 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 me(]suring
cup either in or next to the dish,
Microwave 30-45 seconds at
high, If the dish heats, it should
not be used for microwaving,
If the dish remains cool and only
the water inthe cup heats, then
the dish is microwave-safe,
If you use a meat thermometer
while cooking, make sure it is
safe for use in microwave ovens,
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Do not use recycled paper
products, Recycled paper towels,
napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite, Paper
products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite,
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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,
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Do not usethe microwove to d_/
newspapers,
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Not all plastic wrap is suitable for
use in microwave ovens, Check
the package for proper use,
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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,
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Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food, Pot holders
may be needed to handle the
cookware,
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"Boilable" cooking pouches and
tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by
package, If they are not, plastic
could burst during or immediately
after cooking, possibly resulting
in ir_jury,Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because they
form a tight seal, When cooking
with containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering
carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face,
Use foil only as directed in
this guide, TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4" high; remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the box,
When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least 1" away
from the sides of the oven,
Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking
is very useful, but should be used
carefully, Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are glass
or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking, In longer
exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite,
Follow these guidelines;
Usemicrowave-safeplastics
only and use them in strict
compliance with the cookware
monufGcturer's
recommendations,
DO not microwave empty
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containers,
},, Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without
complete supervision,
IMPORTAN TSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
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 ifthe 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 ony circumstonces cut or remove the third (ground) prong
from the power cord,
We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance, If the
power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance, (See WARNING-- EXTENSION CORDS
section,)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuses or tripping of circuit breakers,
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ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall receptacle by the
use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the
wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord,
CAUTION:Attaching d?eadapterground terminal to d?ewan receptacle
cover screw does not ground dye appliance unless dye cover screw is metal,
and not insulated, and d?e wan receptacle is-grounded d?roLlqh d?e 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, DONOTUSE
the appliance until a proper grounding has again been established,
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should
have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding)
receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
(Adapterplugsnot
Dermitted irl Canada)
Align large
Ensureproper
TEMPORARY grounding and firm
HETHO0 C°en,necti°nbefore
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,_, WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord,
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them,
tf (]n extension cord is used-
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must
be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
,j 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 ifthey have concerns,
READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY,
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the features ofyour microwave oven. GEAppliances.com
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model
Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel and Display.
DoorLatch Release. Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when
using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent{s) and oven I_qht are located on d?e inside walls
of d?e microwave oven.
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About the features of our microwave oven.
Youcc_nmicrowave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature,
Not all features on all models.
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Cookinq Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
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Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
DEFROST TIME/WEIGHT Amount of defrosting time
Press [wice
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC. Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 110
Sensor Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter
POPCORN Starts immediately!
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately!
POTATO Starts immediately!
VEGETABLE Starts immediately!
RICE Starts immediately!
SOUP Starts immediately!
FROZEN DINNER Starts immediately!
SIDE DISH Starts immediately!
CHICKEN Starts immediately!
FISH Starts immediately!
DEFROST TIME/WEIGHT Food Weight
t%'ss Once
Abo___utchart in the power level. GE4ppliances.com
The power level may be entered or changed immediately after
entering the feature time for TIMECOOK The power level may NOT
be changed during time countdown.
_ Press TIMECOOK
_ Enter cooking time.
_ Press POWER LEVEL.
_ Select desired power level 1-1 O.
Press START/PAUSE
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power
levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units
on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain
percentage of the time. Power/eve/7 is microwave energy 70%
of the time. Power/eve/3 is energy 30% of the time. Most cooking
will be done on High (power/eve/lO)which gives you 100% power.
Power/eve/10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent
stirring, rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more evenly
and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may have
better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings
is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles oft) give time for
the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An
example of this is shown with powerlevel3-the defrost cycle, tf
microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would
cook before the inside was defrosted.
Nere elm some examples of uses for wlrious power level.s;
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Meal-High 7."Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low2or3: Defrosting; simmering; delicote souces.
Warm 1: Keepingfood warm; soRening butter,
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Time
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Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99
seconds,
Power level 10 (High} is automatically set, but you may change it for
more flexibility,
Press TIME COOt(
Enter cooking time,
,j Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER
LEVEL, Select a desired power level 1-10,)
Press START/PAUSE
You may open the door during Time Cookto check
the food. Close the door and press $TART/PAUSEto resume cooking.
Time Cook//
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to do it:
_ Press TIME COOK.
_ Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL.Select a desired power level 1-10.)
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_ Press TIME COOK again.
_ Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL.Select a desired power level 1-10.)
_ Press START/PAUSE
At the end of Time Cook/, Time Cook//counts down.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE."Use power level High (10)unless otherwise noted,
Amo..t rimo co o.ts
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 rain., In 11½-qt.oblong glass baking
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 4 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fredTgreer) 1 Ib. cutinhalf 10to15min.
(frozen green) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 rain.
(frozen lima)lO-oz, package 4 to 8 rain.
Beets
(flesh, whole) 1 bunch
Broccoli
(flesh cut)1 bunch 5 to 9 min.
(11,4to 11AIbs.)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 7 to 11 rain.
(11,4to 11AIbs.)
(frozen, 10-oz. package 4 to 7 rain.
chopped)
(frozen spears)10-oz, package 4 to 7 rain.
Cabbage
(ffesh) 1 mediumhead 6tolOmin.
(about 2 Ibs.)
(wedges) 5 to 9 rain.
Carrots
fresh, .sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 rain.
(frozer lO-oz,package3to7rain.
Cauliflower
(f/owerets)
(fresh, whole )
(f oz;r
1 medium head 7 to 11 rain.
1 medium head 7 to 15 rain.
lO-oz, package 3 to 7 rain.
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
In 17½-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
16 to 22 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In 1 -qt. casserole.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
In 17½, or 2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 17½-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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i ,' Amount Time Comments
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(frozen kernel)
Corn on the Cob
(frozer_ 1 ear 3 to 6 rain.
Mixed
vegetables
(ffozer) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 rain. In 1 -qt. casserole, place
Peas
(fPesh,shet/ed) 2 Ibs. unshelled
lO-oz, package 2 to 6 min.
1 to 5 ears 11/4to 4 rain.
per ear
2 to 6ears 2 to 3 rain.
per ear
7 to 10 rain.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of
time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Rearrange aRer
half of time.
3 tablespoons water.
In1-qt, casserole,place
1/4 cup water,
(frozen) lO-oz, package
2 to 6 rain.
In1-qt, casserole,place
2tablespoons water,
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(flesh, whole,
svveet or white)
4 potatoes 9 to 12 rain.
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 rain.
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place
in center of the oven. Let stand
5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, c¢7opped
and leaf)
10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 rain.
lO-oz, package 3 to 6 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
squT
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn,
or buttemut)
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1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 rain.
1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 rain.
(about 1 lb. each)
In l_-qt, casserole, place 1/4
cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrostirlg
Cuide for suggested times. (Weight Defrost explained in the About
dTeAuto Feature section.)
_ Press DEFROST TIME/WEIGHT twice.
_ Enter defrosting time.
_ Press START/PAUSE,
Turn food over when the oven signals,
Press START/PAUSE
Power level is automatically set at 3, and you may not change it,
At one half of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. At this
time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more
even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal
when oven is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has
partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially
uncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer itto a
microwave-safe dish.
Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit
out for more than one hour after defrosting, Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria,
For more even defrosting of larger foods, such
as roasts, use Weight Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely
defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas, If
still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a
few minutes,
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Defrosting Guide
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls f7o/ec6 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls lapprox, 72 oz 2 to 4 rain.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen/7 ib,) 6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieees /1 lb. 3 to 7 rain. Place block in casserole dish, Turn over
Fruit
Plastic pouch-1 or2 1 to 5 min.
70-oz package/
Meat
Bacon (7to,J 2 to 5 min.
Franks f7/b,) 2 to 5 rain.
Ground meat/1 ib,
Roast: beef, lamb, veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (2½ to ,_ibs
Chicken, whole 20 to 25 rain.
f2_ to 3/bs,)
Cornish hen 7 to 13 rain.
Turkey breast /4 to 6 ibs,) 3 to 8 rain.
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4 to 6 rain.
9 to 13 rain.
per lb.
4 to 8 rain.
per lb.
14 to 20 min.
per lb.
per lb.
rimo Com onts
and break up after half the time,
Place unopened package in oven,
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting,
Place unopened package in oven,
Microwave just until franks can be
separated, Let stand 5 minutes,
if necessary, to complete defrosting,
Turn meat over after half the time,
Use power/eve/1,
Place unwrapped meat in cooking
dish, Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with foil,
When finished, separate pieces and
let stand to complete defrosting,
Place wrapped chicken in dish, Unwrap
and turn over after half the time, When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2-4 minutes more, if necessary, Let stand
to finish defrosting,
Place wrapped chicken in dish, After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over,
Shield warm areas with foil, Finish
defrosting, If necessary, run cold water
in the cavity until giblets can be removed,
Place unwrapped hen inthe oven
breast-side-up, Turn over after half
the time, Run cool water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed,
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
side-down, After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil, Finish
defrosting, Let stand 1-2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting,
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes,
Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1-6 minutes
of cooking at power level 10 For example, press the 2 pad for 2
minutes of cooking time,
Add 30 Seconds
You c_ff7use this fe_ture two w_jzs;
It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the
pad is pressed,
It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time,
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About the auto feature.
WEIGHT DEFROST
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The DEFROST TIME,4A/EIGHT feature gives you two ways to defrost
frozen foods, Press DEFROST TIME/WEIGHTonce for WEIGHT
DEFROSTor twice for TIME DEFROST.
Use WEIGHTDEFROSTfor meat, poultry and fish, Use TIMEDEFROST
for most other frozenfoods,
WEIGHTDEFROSTautomatically sets the defrosting times and power
levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish
weighing up to 6 pounds,
Press DEFROST TIME/WEIGHTonce,
Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight,
example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1,2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounceg,
Press START/PAUSE
(Time Defrost is explained in the About flTe Time Feature.s section,)
There is a handy guide located on the front of the oven,
: Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish,
: Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN At each TURN signal,
turn the food over, Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil,
ARer defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete
defrosting, Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes,
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths (,1) of a pound,
For
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Weight of Foodin Ounces Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
1-2 ,1
3 ,2
4-5 ,3
6-7 ,4
8 ,5
9-10 ,6
11 ,7
12-13 ,8
14-15 ,9
About the sensor features. GEAppliances.com
Humidity Sensor
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during
cooking. The oven automatically at!justs the cooking time to various
Wpes and amounts of food.
Do not use the Sensor Feotures twice in succession on the some food
portion-it moy result in severely over-cooked or burnt food. tf food
is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
: The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor
cooking.
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Always use microwave-safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use
tight-seoling plostic contoiners-they con prevent steom from
escaping and cause food to overcook.
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Vented
Dry off dishes sothey don't
mislead the sensor,
' Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the
microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of
moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
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About the sensor features.
Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package
Use only with prepcTcd_aged
micmwc+vepopcornwe!ghincj
775to 35 ounces
NOTE" Do not use JTis feature
twicE) if? %LJCCE)%%io/7 017 thE) %EiT?IE)
food portion-it may result in
severely overcooked oF burlTt foocL
NOTE"Do not use this f_atufe
twicE) if? 5LJCC'E)ssiof7 Of 7 the S_Ffle
foodportion-it rnoyresultin
sevef e/y overcooked or buf/ ?t foodZ
is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the
package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately,
Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. tfthe door is
opened, while time is counting down, close it and press START/PAUSE
immediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cookfor
additional cooking time.
Beverage
Press BEVERAGEto heat a cup of coffee or other
beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove
the container with care.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cookfor
additional cooking time.
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