GE JVM1653WH06, JVM1653WH03, JVM1653WH02, JVM1653WH01, JVM1653WD004 Owner’s Manual

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Models: JVM1653
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
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READ ALL SAA_2TY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
For your satbty die infbrlnafion in this mamlallnus/be tollowe(1 re Ininimize the risk of fire
DRI_"t°A _#1"UI'lY)IUI_3_kTq or explosion or ,o prevem property damage,
F!_(_ t_J'l Ilersonal i,_juI_ or loss of life,
_TO AVOID ol, er_,te this oven wi,h oven ifi, is damaged.
Do Not Attemptto Do Not Operate tile
die door o',)en snlce [/is particularl)
open-door operation ilnportan/Ilia! thc Call resull in |larllltill oven door close
I o EXCESSIVE eXl,OS,lretO,lncro,va,,eprollerl_nd,lla__l_ere
energy'. It is impormm is no dalnage to /tie:
MICROWAVE not ,o deteat or ,anlpeI /door(bent),
ENER GI_ imerlocks, broken or loosenedL
with tile sati_t} 2 hinges and la/clles
Oe/Vet Place ally object 3 door seMs mid sealing
betweeIt/he o_ql _i'Oli/ suI [_lces. Ihce and llle door or The Oven Should Not "
allo_ soil or cleaneI be adjusted or reI/aired residue /o acctnllulale bv allyolle exce][/I on sealing surlaces, properly qualified
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WelcometotheGE/amilv. We'reproudofourquality
productsandwebelieve independableservice.
51)u'llseeitinthiseasy-to- usemanu_dandyou'llhear
itinthe/i'iendlvvoicesof
O/IF (-onslliiler service
det)artmem.
Start Here!... Before using your Microwave
Best of all, you'll experience ihese values
each time voll use VO/lr microwave. That's important, because your
new microwave will be part of your tiunily ti)r
a long time.
Beli)re you call ti)r service, there are a/ew things you
can (to [o hel t) llS serve vo[i 1)elleE
Write down the model and
serial numbers here. "I'h(?
are on a label inside the
i
()'_ el I,
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Read this manual.
It contains instructions t_ help you Ilse and maintain
VO/lr lilicrowave properly.
If you received a damaged
oven...immediately (onta( t
the dealer (or buiMer)
that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
(_he(k file se(tion tith'd
"l/ Something (;oes Wrong" t)e/i)re calling.
This section helps you
soEe common problems tl'_t might ot im'.
Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this
manual. You will need it
to obtain service under warranty.
If you do need service,
you can relax knowing
hel t) is only a t)hone call away. A list of toll-fi'ee customer service mmlt)(rs
is included ill the back of this mmmal.
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READ ALL SAA 2TY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
ranges.
This inicrowave oven is
i not approved or tested
for lnarine use.
Read and/ollow the
speci[ic "Precamions to
A_oid Possible Exposure
t/) Excessive Micro_vv_\ e Energ-y" on page 2.
This appliance must be grounded. Comlect only
t/) properly g*ounded /)inlet. See (',rom_ding
Instr/lct]olls sect|on
on page 10.
1)1)not mount this
applian(e over a sink.
Install or locale dlis al)pliance only in
accordance with the t)rovide(I Insiallation
InstlTllCt] OilS.
This ovel:the-range I)\'('I1 was designed t6r use over
ranges no wider than 36." It may be installed over
1)oth g_lsand electric cooking equipment.
[)1) not operam this
appliance if it has a damaged p/)wer cord 1)17
plug, if it is not workillg proi)erl}; or if it has been
damaged or dropped. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced l)} General
Electric Set\ice 1)1:an authorized se_Mce agent
/lsiI/g a 1)()_ er cor(/
available |i'om General Electric.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
Use this appliance only /or |is i11tende(I lisp as
descdbed in this mmmal. Do n/)t use (orrosive
chemicals or vapors in this al)pliance. This microwme
o\en is specilically designed to heat, dry or
cook t()o(t, and is not intended t_)r laboratory
or indusu:ial use.
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[!l.
Do not store this applian¢e outdoors.
Do not use this product near watelmfl)r exanlple,
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near
a sink or in similar locations.
Kee t) power cord away troln heated surthces.
Do not il/)l//erse power
cord or phlg in watel:
To reduce the risk of fire in tile ()veil cavity:
-- Do not overtook tk)od.
Carefllllv attend appliance when paper,
plastic or other c()mbustible materials
are placed inside file ()veil while cooking.
-- Remove wire twist-ties
and metal handles from paper or plastic
eontainel:s beti)re placing
dlen/ ill the o_en.
-- Do not use the oven
ti)r storage purposes.
1)o not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or ti)od in the
oven when not in use.
-- If materials inside the
oven ignite, keep the ()veil door ch)sed,
ttlrn the ()Veil ()it and
diseollnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the
door is opened, the tire ma} spread.
-- Do not use the Sensor
Features twice in succession on the same
tbod portion. If/i)od is mldercooked after
|he tirst (o/lnt(tOWll, /Ise
Time Cook/i)r additional
cooking time.
See door sur/hce cleaning instructions ill
the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.
This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service /imilitv tor exanlination,
ret)air or a(!iHStl/lent.
As wifll any appliance, close supervision is
ne(ess;_.r_ when used bv children.
Do not store anyflfing (tirectly on top of the
microwave oven surta(e when the nlicrowave oven
is ill ot)eration.
SAVF,THF,SE INS TR UCJ TONS
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SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING
Arcing is the n/icrowave
term lot sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
The metal shelf not installed correctly
so it touches tile microwave wall.
Metal or loll touching the side of the oven+
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
mlless ill a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless YOU use popcorn labeled tor
use in microwave o_ens.
Sortie products such as whole eggs and settled containers /or exmnple, dosed jars--m:e able to exl)lode and should not 1)e
heated in this microwme oven. Such use of tile
microwave oven cotfld resuh in il_iury.
1)o not boil eggs ill a microwave oven. Pressure
will build ut) inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resuhing
Foil not n/olded to/ood (ut)turned edges act like
antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold- rinm/ed dishes, in the n/icrowa_ e.
Recycled paper towels
containing sn/all metal pieces being used in
tile nlicrowave.
Operating the microwave
with no tood inside tot more than a minute or
tWO n/ay cause danlage to the ovell alld ¢otlld start a /h:e. It increases the heat
aromld the nlagnetron and can shorten the litc of tile o_,en.
Foods with unbroken
OtlteF "skill" S/ICh _!S
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tOli/at oes,
apples, chicken li_ers and other giblets, and egg yolks shouM be pierced to allow stean/ to escape dm:ing cooking.
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SAFETYFACT
SUPERHEATEDWATER Liquids,suchas water,
coffee ortea are able to he overheatedbeyondthe
boilingpoint without appearingtohe boiling.
Visiblebubblingorboiling whenthe container is
removedfromthe microwave ovenis not always present.
THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUIDS SUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORA SPOON OROTHERUTENSILIS INSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
To red uce the risk o/illj mT to persons:
-- Do not ow'rheat tile
liquid.
-- Stir the liquid both
be/i)re and hail'way through heating it.
-- Do not use straight-
sided containers with narrow necks.
-- Atter heating, allow
tile contahler to Stal/d
ill the microwave ()veil /k)r a short time belt)re
rel//OVil/g tile COl/tailleL
-- Use extreme care when
illsertillg a sl)OOll or
other/ltensil il/to tile
container.
A\old heating baby food
in glass jars, even with tile lid ott. Make sm:e all
in/ant t_)od is thoroughly cooked. Stir/i)od to
distribute tile heat evenly. Be (areful to prevent
scal(fing when warming ti)rnlula or t/reast nlilk.
The container max/i'el cooler t]lal/ the milk
really is. Always test the nlilk be/i)re ti'eding
tile baby.
Dol/'t det_'ost tl'ozell
beverages ill I/arrow-
ne(ked bottles (especially
(arbonated beverages). Even if tile (ontainer is
ot)elled _ t)ress/lre C_lll
1)till(/ up. This (an (ause
tile COlltainer to bllrst,
possibly resulting in injut}.
t lot foods and steam
call cause burns. Be careflll when opening
any containers of hot R)od, including popcorn
bag.s, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible il{jm:y, direct
steam awm/i'om hands and/h(e.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and cat(h fire, (ausing damage
to your men.
Cook nleat and poultr} thoroughl}--meat to
at least all INTERNAI_ temperature of 160°E
al/d t)otlltry to at least aH
INTERNAI, ten/perat ure of 180°E Cooking to these tenlperat ures usually protects against
/i)odborne illness.
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SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING
Make sure all cookwal:e used in _X)/lr nlicl:owa_x' /)_X'll is
suitable tot n/icrowaving. Most glass cassetx)les, cooking dishes, n/easuring cups, custard cups, pottery
or china dilmerware which does not l/m_' metallic tlJm
or glaze with a metallic
sheen Call lie Itse(t. SolI/e
cookwal:e is labeled "suitable /or nlicr{lwming."
How to test for a microwave- safe dish.
If you are not sure ifa dish is microwa\ e-sale, use this
test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing
and a glass measuring CUll filled with 1 cup ofwaml_ set the XIleasHXJllg CIll)
eithel: in or Hext to the dish. Microwa\ e 30M5
seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be
used tbr micx'owavilxg.
ff the dish remains cool and only tile water in tile
cut) heats, then the dish is lnicrowa_ e-salb.
[/ VO/I rise a xIleat
tlxel+u/ometer while cooking, make sm'e
it is sale/Ol: use in micmwm e o\ ens.
Do not use recycled tlaper
1)roducts. ReQ,_ led paper
towels, IX_lllkilxs alld waxed
1);-IlleF (';-Ill ('()lXt_lilX lxxetal
flecks whi(h may (mxse mxixlg Or iglxite. Paper
products contailfing nyloll or I]vlon filmnents should
be avoided, as th(\v may also ignite.
•SOHIe St_l:()l{/;,llXX IFW_2_4
(like those that meat is
t)ackaged on) hm e a thin strip of metal eml)edded
ill the bottoI//. Whexl
XXli(-x'{i_l\ ell, t]xe ii/et;,ll (;,ill
lItllPIX t]xe Jlool? oJ tlxe ovelx
or iglxJte a t)aller towel
Do Hot use the ini{1Powave
to dr} xlewsl)_qlelPs.
Not all t)lastic wrap is suital)le lot use in
HIi(X'O_I\ e O\CXlS. Check
the tla(kage {or tlrOtx'r use.
Pal)el: towels, waxed ]}al)er and plastic wra 1) can be
used to co_vr dishes ill
Ol'(lelP tO 1)etail/ lXXOiStlllPe
all(t l)x'evellt Sl);,ittevixlg.
Be sure to veto ]}lasti{ wrap
SO St(TlI// (;,llX es(;,llle.
Cookware lXX;,ivt)ecoxlle hot
be(a/lse ot l/(';,it tl:alxsl{'lTed
/t'om the heaWd/ood. Pot holdelPs may be Ixeeded to halxdle the cookware.
"B(/ilable" cookilxg t}ouches and tightly closed t}lasti( bags should lye slit, tlier{ ed or vented as (tire(Wd by package. It th(\v alPe not, ])ktsti( (ouM burst during or immediately a/ier cookilxg, possibly x'esuhJlxg in il_jtwy.
Also, plastic storage
contaillers should be at least partially uncovered
1)ecause th(\_ Ibm] a tight seal. When cookilxg with COl]tainers tightly co\ ered with plastic wrap, remove c(Befing carefiflly mid
direct stemn awm {i'om halxds and {i_ce.
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rise toil only as directed ill
this manmd. TV dinners ram' be microwmed in/oil mr_s less than 3/4" high;
remove the toll toil eoxer
_lll(l retlH'll tile trm to the
box. When using/oil in the mierowme o_en, kee t) the
toil at least 1" away ti'om tile sides of tile ()\ell.
"It)e tim will ol)emte
auton/aticallv tll/der certaJl)
CoI/ditiollS (see Automatic Fan/_'atm'e). Take care to
t)re\ ell[ tile starting and
spread)rig of aceideHtal cooking fires while tile
vent/ira is in use.
Clean the underside of the microwmv often. Do not
allow grease to buiM up OH the IIliCI'OVv_l\ e or the
tan filters.
Plastic cookx_mre--Plastic eookware des)greed/or
mierowa\ e cooking is _'++_r use/ul, but should be used
( aretifllv E_en mi( rowax e- st/i: plastic ma} not be as
tolenmt of o\ el'cooking conditions as are glass or
ceramk matmfials and may solten or )t)ar if sul!jected
to short periods of o_vr) ooking. Ill longer exl)osures to overcooking,
d)e tbod and cookware could iguim.
In tile e\ ent of a grease fire on tile surtime units
below tile l//icrow_l_,_ _ ()_,_+l/,
smother a flaming 1)an oil the sur/i)ce ullit l>x
( o\ ering tile pan completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a {]at trav.
Use ca)'e when cleaning the veto tan filters.
Corrosive clealliHg agelltS,
S/Ich as 1,)'-based OVell
eleal/ers, l//}ly dalllage
the filters.
Follow these guidelines:
I Llse microwa_v-satb
plastics only and use them in strict COml)liance
with the cookware
l//aH/ltilct t I)'er+s
reCOil ll//ell(tati OHS.
Do I/Ot l//iCl?OWaVe elllt)t }
COl/tai)lers.
3 Do not t>ermit children
to use t)lastic cookwatx' without complete supervision.
When t)rel)aring flaming
/()o(Is tlllder the II/JCI'OWHVe_
tllrIl the ]ill/ Oil,
Never lea\ e stlrlilce till)IS
beneath your microwave oxen unattended at high
heat settings, goiloxers cause smoking and gTeasy sl)illovers that may ignite and spread if the
l//icrowave Velll/illl is
operating. "Ib minimize
all)ore)lie till/ ot)eralioH ,
use adequate sized cookx_u:e all(t use high
heat on sin:thee units only when he( essarv.
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GR0 UND1NGINSTR UC770NS/ OfflTONALKf lS
Ensure DroDer grouna
existsbeforeuse.
A WARNING
huproper use of the grounding plug can result in
a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be gTom_ded. In the event
of an elecuJcal short circuit, gTounding reduces the
risk of electric shock 1)_ t)roviding an escape wire
/or the electric current.
This appliance is e(tuip1)ed with a power cord t'taviu, g a gT(mn(ting _,ire with a groml(ling plug. The plug must l>e t)h:tgg`(,d into an outlet that is t,rot)erl} installed and gTotm(ted.
Constflt a qtmli[ied electrician or service technician if the
grotto(ling instructions at'(' not completely tmderstood,
or i/(toul)t exists as to whether the al)l)liance
is t)rol)erly grom_de(t. If the outlet is a standard 2-t)rong wall outlet, il is yore:
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a t,rol)erly gtxmnded 3-t,rong wall
outlet.
[)O not /lll(lel: _lllV
('il;('/lI//slan( es €lit or 1;el/love
the third (gTomld) prong /i'om the power eot'(I.
Do not use an adal)ter
plug with this appliance. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cot'(/is too short, hm e a qualilied
elecuJcian or ser_iee technician install an outlet
near the al)l)lian(e.
For best ol)eration, plug this at)l)lianee into its own electlJcal outlet to t)re_'nt flickering of lights, blowing offllse or tril)l)ing of eit`(uit
1)t'('aket;
Filler Panel Kits dX48WH--White JX48BL--Black
When tvl)lacing a 36" range hood, filler panel kits Jill in
the additional width to t)rovide a cttstom lmilt-in
al)l)earance.
For installation between eat)inets only; not Jot
end-o/:cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3" wide filler panels.
Filter Kits dX81A--Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Fiher kits are used when the microwa,, e ovelJ, cannot be +,vnt,.'d to the outside.
,\\ailable at extra (()st Ji'om
xx)tu: GE sut)l)liel:
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1000 Watts
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| I
1 Door Handle. Pull to 4 Shelf. I ets you
open the door. The dool: micr()w_l_e several must t)(' s('(ur('h l_t(h('(t too(ts at on(e. IFoo(I
J()t" ill(' IIIi(FOW_W(' to IIIi(FOW_W('S b('st wh(']l
ot)('t;_t(', t)la(cd (tJr('(th' on ill('
2 Door Latches. oven tloor or tm:ntabl('. 3 Window with Metal 5 Touch ControIPanel
Shield. S(w('n alh)ws '_bu must s('t dw
(ooking- to b(' vi(,w(,d
(lo(k l)('tbr(' using
whil(' kc('l)ing th(' mi( row_w('.
I/]](])OV¢_.X(!S (OI]_]l/(!(t 6 Cooktop Lights.
ill th(' o\('n. 7 Grease Filters.
8 Removable Turntable.
Tm:nt_l)l(' and SUl)pOl:t
must b(' in t)l_w( wN('I/ using the o_vn. The
ttlt'llt_lbl(' Ill}iV t)('
relno\ed/_)r cleaning.
9 Convenience Guide.
NOTE: R_lting plate, (wen vent (s) and o_vn lJght are
located on the inside walls
oJ th(' _/ic_'owa\ (' ov(ql.
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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Tlnvugt_oul this ma_ua!, f.alur_'._ m_d a/_/_earm_c_ma) vm3 ji_m 3our model.)
You Call
microwave by time or with the
sensor features.
TIMECOOK ] [ DEFROST
rPowE.1 I,°o]
_ LEVEL J 30SEC. _
AUTO/ TIME
Time Features
TimeCooking
Press Enter
TIME COOKI & II (Press once ortwice) Amount of (ooki.g time.
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Presstwice) Amount of (te_'osting time. EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
POWERLEVEL [_()_r_"h!xel l--I O.
ADD 30 SEC Starts imm_,(liatelv!
Defrostingby Weight
Press Enter
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Pressonce) /'_ood'_'vr_!i_']lt
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I POPCORN] BEVERAGE1 I REHEAT
I COOK ] [ POTATO
SensorFeatures
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts iHiHlediatelv! Hlore!less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT St art s JlllllledJat ely! lllore! less |Jl//e
POTATO Starts immediately! more!less time COOK Food tT_l)e1-6
Press i for Chicken Starts immediately! Press 2 for Fish
Press 3 for Ground Meats Press 4 ibr Fresh _getables
Pres s 5 tbr Frozen Vegetables Press 6 tbr Cairned Vegetables
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TI_e power levd m_y be entered or changed
.....immediately after
enterin ' tile feature
ime tbr TIME _L_OOf_, ['IME DEFROST or
EXPI_ESS COOK. The
power leve! may also be changed during time
ou.ldow.
III Press TIME COOK or
.... Select Time Defrost.
2 Enter cooking or
V;iriable 1)ower h'_'ls add
flexibilip_ to microwave cooking. The 1)o_,_'r levels
on the IIli(ToWa\ e o\en (_tn
be (Oml)at'ed to the sm:t_t(e units on a rallge. Iligh
(power level 10) or flfll power is the/i,stest way to cook and gives you 100% t)ower. Each 1)ower h'_'l g,J_'s _'()t_microwavt enet'_} a certain percellt of tile
lime. Power level 7 is IIliCt'owa_' energ?' 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is enet'g-y 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook
tipster but toed may need more/i'e(lt_em stirtillg,
rotating or turHing o\er. Most cooking will be done on Itigh (t)o_,,_'r le_'l 10). A
+
lower setting will (ook more evenly and need less stirt'ing
}
or rotating of the toed. Some ti)o(ts may ha_' be|ter llama)r, texture or at)pearance
if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power le_'l \vllen cookillg/[)ods
that ha_' a tenden_v to boil o\er, such as scalloped
potatoes.
Rest t)eriods (_*_rt'ten the
rail rowaxe (_(_:_r (_'cles ott)
gJxe time for the food
to '_'qtlalize" or lr_ll/sler ]|ca| to 1]/e insi(le o[ |h(' J_)o(t.
All exal/ll)]_ +O[ IBis is sh(>wn witt_ power )e_('l 3 lhe
(teli_ost (, cle./f lnicrowa_.e (+l/(+l_'\did 1/OI (V(-|( + Oil lhe
oulside ot lhe ][>od wotfld (o(,k bclk_t'_+the inside was (teli_(_Med.
I/(+r_+are SO/lie cxal[l] i](_s
el/lses toT _,3tlJO[IS power
levels:
Power Level BestUses High 10 Fish. b_,con.
ve_e_bles. boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle
cooking oi
nle_ll and
poultry: baking
('ass_'roh's
and reheating.
Modiom 5 Slow cooking
k,nd tenderizing
SIlCh _lb _[{-'WS
am tcs,, r_rldt_r
CUIS O1 lne_lL
tow 2 or3 Deti'osting
wi_hot_t cooking;
simmering; delic_,_e s_,uces.
Warm 1 Ke_ ping fbod
_,Vflrill x_'it|l on r
ov,'rcooking; sofiening
bult('lL
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Time Features
TIME COOl(
11+,,,&lI &l E55
@
I Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time.
13 Change power level
if you don't want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL.Select a desired power level
1-10.}
i14 Press START.
Time Cook I
_+kll()ws VO/I tO lIli(row;tve
ibr any time up to 99 mimttes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (t[igh) is automatically set, but you may change it/or more
tlexibilitv.
You may ot)en tile door
d m:ing Time Cook to (he(k the/ood. Close die
door and press S'I;+\l_'I" to resmne cooking.
Time Cook II
I x'ts you (hange 1)ower levels amomafically dm:ing cooking. Here's how to
do it:
I Press TIME C()()K.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change tile power level
if you don't warn full t)owet: (Press POWER
I,I+;\'EI. Select a desired power level 1-10.)
4 Press TIME COOK
again.
5 Enter the se(ond cook
time.
6 Change the power level
if you don't want full t)owet: (Press P()WER
I,EVEI. Sele(t a power level 1-10.)
7 Press ST\R+E
At the end ot Time Cook I,
Time Cook/l (omHs do_rn+
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Cooking Guide jot Time Cook I & ll
NOTE:Usepower level High (10)unlessotherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fl'esh spearsl ] lb.
(frozen spearsl lO-oz, package
8eans (fi'esh g'reen _ I lb. _ut in halt
(frozen a-reenl ]O-oz. pa_kage
,frozen lima, lO-oz, package Beets
di'esh, whole J ] lmu('h
Broccoli
(Ii'esh cm 1 t)mwh
11/+to lbs.)
(fi'esh spears _ ] t)mwh
11/+t() lbs.)
,frozen. ] O-oz. package chopped)
(fi'ozen spearsl ]O-oz. package
Cabbage
(li'esh)
(wedges,
Carrots
(fresh. sliced} 1 lb. (fi'ozen ] O-oz. pa,. kage
Cauliflower
(ilowerets, ] ]n{'(tium head
(fresh. whole I ] lneditll/l head
(Ii'ozen ] O-oz. })a{ kage
1 m(+dimn head
M)out 2 lbs.)
6 to 9 rain., Meal-High (7)
5 t() 7 min.
9 to 11 min. 6 to 8 rain.
6 to 8 lt}i_}.
17 to 21 min.
7 to 10 min.
9 to 124min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
8to 11 mi+}.
7 to 10 min.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
9 to 14 mitt.
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
IJ,],1½-qt. obl(mg glass baking dish,
)]a(e ]/4 (tip water.
In 1-qL (asserole.
In 1 _/>(tt. ( asserole, place 1+/2 {up water.
hi 1-qL (asserole, pla(e 2 tablespoons
w_lter.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cut) water.
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 1V_,-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
W_lter.
h] 2- or 3-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/4 (up water.
In 1½-qt. (asserole, place 1/4 {up water. In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 2 tablespoons
water.
In 2-qt. casserole, 1)lace 1/2 cut) water. In 2-qt. ( asserole, pla(e 1/2 (u 1) VQlter.
In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 2 tal)lespoons
W;+l t er.
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Vegetable AmountTimeComments
z
Core
(fl'ozen kernel) ] O-oz. t)a(kage 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. (asserole, t)la(e 2 tal)lest)oons
CoN oe the cob
(tiesh) 1 to 5 ears
(frozen) ] ear
2 to 6 ears
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) ] O-oz. t)a(kage
Peas
(flesh, slml!ed) 2 lt)s. unshelled (fl'ozen) ] O-oz. t)a(kage
3 to 4 rain.
)er e;-ir
5 to 6 rain. 3 to 4 rain.
)er e;-ir
5 to 7 rain.
9t(/ 12min. 5 to 7 rain.
Potatoes
(fl'esh, cubed,
wffite)
(freslb _l!ole, ] (6 to 8 oz.)
sweet or white)
Spinach
(ti-gsh) 10 to 16 oz. (Ii'ozen, lO-oz, t)a( kage
chopped and lea 0
Squash
(fi'esl!, summer 1 lb. sli(ed
an d yellow)
(winteb acorn ] to 2 s(ltlash
butternut ) (abottt 1 lb. eath)
4 t)otatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each
9 to 12 min.
3 to 4 rain.
5 to 7 rain. 5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
8 to 11 rain.
W_tt er.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, t)lace (orn. It corn is in husk, use no water;
it corn has been husked, add 1/4 (u l) water. Rearrange a/ier hal/o/time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with w:med t)lastic wrap. Rearrange alter half of time.
In 1-qt. casserole, t)lace 3 tal)lesl)oons
water,
In l-(it, casserole, t)lace 1/4 cut) Bater. In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 2 tablesl)oOns
water.
Peel and cm into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cut) water2 Stir
after half of time. Pierce with cooking tbrk. Place in
cel/ter of tile ovell. I,et sialld ,Tl//ill/lleS.
hi 2-qt. casserole, t)lace washed sl)inach. In 1-(it. (asserole, ])la(e 3 tal)lesl)oons
war er.
hi 1½-(I t. casserole, t)lace 1,/4 ctq) water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, ])la{e squash {m-side- down. Turn ( ut-side-u l) after 4 minutes.
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Time Features
AUTO/_ME
@
1 PressDEFROST
AUTO/TIMEtwice.
2 Enterdefrostingtime. 3 PressSTART
4 Turnfoodoverwhen
theovensignals.
5 PressSTART
(AutoDefrostexplained in thesectionon
ConvenienceFeatures.)
Allows you to de/i'ost/i)r
the length of time you sele(t. See the Detrosting
Guide/i)r suggested times. Power level 3 is
atltOl//atJcally set, bill vo[i nlay change this/i)r inore
flexibility. 51ill may dell:liSt sinall items inore quickly
b} raising the power level atter entering the tittle. t towe_er they will need
IIlore ]i'eq[lent attention thal/ /istlal.
Power level 7 cuts the total detrosting time in
about hall power level 10
C/ltS the total tittle to
approxinlately 1/3. Rotate or stir/i)od/i'eq uently.
At one half of selected
de/i'osting time, the oven signals TURN. At this time,
turn/i)/)(t over and break attart or rearrange pieces
tor n/ore exen defi_osting. Shield tory warn/areas with
snlall pie(es oI foil. A dull ttmintting noise mm
be heard during defl:osting. This Somld is norn/al when
the oven is not operating at t tigh t)ol_,e_
Defrosting Tips
Foods/rozen in t)al)er or t)lasti( (an be (/e/i'l)ste(t
in the package. Tightly closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
AFTER/ood has partially
det_:osted. Plasti( storage containers should tie at
least partially mlcovered.
Family-size, prepackaged /i'ozen dinners can tie
de/i'osted and n/icrol_,\'ed. If the tk)od is in a toil container, transter it to
a mi(rowave-sati' dish.
Foods that spoil easil_ su(h as milk, eggs, fish,
stuttings, pouhv} and pork, should not tie
allowed to sit out tor n/ore than one hour
after de/i'osting. Room teinlterat ure ttron/otes
tile grol,,th of harn/tul bacteria.
For more even de/i'osting of larger/oods, such as beef, lamb and veal
roasts, use Auto Delrost.
l_e sure large meats are con/ltletely det_:osted
be/kite cooking.
When deti'osted,/k)od should be cool but
s/)/tened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the
microwaxe _wy briefly, or let it stand a tew n/inures.
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D rosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsorrolls !] piece' 1 rain.
Sweetrolls _approx. 12 oz.. 3 to -, mil_. Fishand Seafood
Fillets, frozen(1 lb., 6 m _ rain. Shellfish,small pieces (1 lb3 5 i_, 7 rain.
Fruit Plastic pouch--1 to2 3 m _ rain.
(lO-oz. package J
Meat Bacon (1 lb.. 2 to -, rain.
Franks (l lb. _ 2 u) u rain.
Groundmeat _] lb,, Roast:beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 io 7 min. 12 -_ |6 rain.
per )b 5 io 7 min.
per )b
Poultry Chicken,broiler-fryer
15 t() |9 min.
cut up 12½ lo 3 lbs.
Chicken, whole
17 t() 21 miu.
12½ to 3 lbs.,
Cornishhen
7 t(, 13 1/1i1/.
per lb
Turkey breast (4 lo 6 lbs,
Place block in casserole. Tm:n over and break up ailer half die time.
Place mml)ened package in oven, Iet staHd 5 mimues after defl:ostiHg.
Place mmpened package in o_en.
Microwave just m_til Ji'anks can t)e
separawd. Iet stand 5 mimues, if necessar}, to complete de(i'osting. "Ihrn meat over atier half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place m_wral)l)ed meat in cooking dish. Turn o_er aller half die time and shield
warm areas wifll toil. When tinished, setlaraw pieces and Met stand to complete
de/i'osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over a/let half die time. When
finished, setlm:ate pie(es and microwa\e
2 io 4 l/lillil|eS iilOre, if necessary.
I,et stand to tinish del_'osdng. Place wrapped chicken in (lish. Aller half
tl/e Iilile, /ll/Wr}t]) }tl/(t tllrll €hickelJ, oveE
Shield warm areas widl loll. Finish (le/i'osting. If necessar}, rLm cold water in
the cavity m_til giblets call t)e removed. Place m_wrat)ped hen in the oven breast-
side-up. "Ihrn over alter half the time. Rm_ cool wawr in the cavity m_til giblets
(an Lie removed. Place m_wrapped breast in dish breast-
side-down. Afwr half the time, mrn o_er and shield warm areas widl/oil. Finish
deli'osting. I,et stand 1 to 2 hours in refi'igerator to (omplew (te(i'osting.
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Time Features
30 SEC.
I Aoo]
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1-6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads (/i'om 1 to 6)
li)r l to 6 minutes o/ cooking at t)ower h*vel l O.
For examl)le, 1)tess the
2 pad/i)r 2 minutes of ( ()oking time.
You can use this feature
two waits:
It will add 30 seconds to
the tiltle COtlnting down each time the pad is pressed.
The t)ower level can be changed as time is
Co/lntillg down, Press
POWER I ,EVEI _and enter 1-10.
It (an be used as a (tui(k _r(_' t() set 30 secolJ, ds ot
((>()king time.
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AUTO/TIME
G
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter food weight. For
example, press pads 1 and2 for 1.2pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START
(Time Defrost is explained in the 77me
Features section.)
The De/i'ost Auto!Time
_'_tllre gives yO/l two ways
to (tefi:ost /_'ozen/oo(ts. Press DEFROST
AUT()!TIME once tor Auto l)el_:ost or twice/i)r
Time De/i'ost.
Use Auto Del_:ost/_)r meat, t)ouhvy and fish up to
6 1)ounds. Use Time De/i'ost tor lllost other
fl:ozen/i)/)(ts.
Auto Defl:ost amomati(allv
sets the (tel_'osting times and power levels to give e_en del_:osting results tor meats, t)oultry and fish.
There is a handy guide located on the inside fi'ont
1)t the ovell.
Guide
Conversion Guide
If"the weight of Ibod is stated in pounds and or!rices, tile ot!Iices lnttst
be converted to tenths
(A) ofa potmd.
Weight of Enter Food
Food in Weight Ounces (tenths of
a pound)
1-2 .1
3 .2
4-5 .3 6-7 ' 14
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 ' 17
12-13 .8 14-15 .9
Rel//()'_e 1/1eat 1171)111
pa(kage and t)la( e (m n/i( rowax e-sat)! dish.
"I\s'ice during de/i'ost, the oven signals TURN.
At each TURN signal,
tttr]J, tt'te t()/)d over. Remove de/i'osted 1//eat or shield warm areas
with small pieces of/i)il.
Atter det_'osting, most
111e_l|s 11('1'(/ |0 S|Hll(t
l/Ill/tiles to ( Ollll)lete
defi'osting. I,arge roasts should stand tor about
30 mimltes.
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Sensor Features
What happens when using the Sensor
Features...
I'he Selisor Femures
detect tile increasing
hmnidi D' released during cooktiig. The ovel/",1 tl/olnaticall} adjusts tile cook*rig-
time /o various lypes and amotm/s of fbod.
Do 1,ol use lhe Sensor
Features twice in succession ol1 lhe same
lood portion 11lil}ly
result in severely overcooked or bl/Fn[
tbod [ftood is
tmdercooked after the
COUllldOWll. tlse Time
Cook t,)r additional
cooking dine.
Co_ered
The proper ( Olltainers
and co'_ers are essential
tor t)est sensor cooking.
Vented
Always/ise l//icrowa_,e - sati' containers and co_er
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use
tight sealing plastic containers--they can
prevent steam t_:onl escaping and cause
tbod to overlook.
Dry off dishes SO they don't mislead the sensor.
ge sure the outside of the cooking containers
and the inside of die microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven. Beads of
lt/OiSllll?e {lll?ni11_ illtO
slealt/ C_tl/ nlislead the
sensor.
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leSSIIme) (more time)
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn we #nlng
1.7 5 to 3.5 ounce, _
NOTE: Do not use the metal sheff when cooking
popcorn.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion--it
may
result in severely
:_overcooked or burnt food.
How to Use thePopcorn Feature
1 Follow package
instructions, using Time Cook if tlle package is
less than 1.75 otm(es or larger than 3.5 omlces.
Place the package of
pot)cOrll ill tfte center
of tfte microwave.
2 Press P()PC()RN. The
o'_ell S|_'trts il//lllediatelv.
If you open tile door while "P()PC()RN" is dist)layed,
"SENSOR ERR()R" will al)l)ear. Ch)se |fte door;
t)ress CI EAR!()FF and begin again.
If ibod is mldercooked after the comudown, use
TimeCook/i)r additional
(ooking time.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Lmlger Cook Time
I/vou lind |hat the brand of
t)ot)(orll voH rise oll(lerl)Ol)S
or over(ooks (Ol/Sistentl},
you can add or subtract
20--30 seconds to tile automatic t)Ol)t)ing time.
To add time:
)d'ler pressing P()PC()RN,
press 9 immediately after the o_en starts tor an extra
20 se( oHds.
Press 9 again to add another l 0 seconds (total
30 seconds additional time). To sublraet thne:
M'ler pressing POPC()RN, press 1 immediately after the
o_en starts tor 20 seconds less (ooking time.
Press 1 ag_dn to re(tu(e (()()king tinle another
10 se(onds (total 30 seconds less time).
Press BE'_)2I{+\GE to heat a cup of collee or other beverage.
If tood is mlder(ooked after the comudown, use
Time Cook/i)r additional
( ooking time.
Drhlks heated with the Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the
container with care.
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Sensor Features
{less tlmet iro, c-e time
For reheating $1ngle servings of prevtouslv cooked foods or a
plate of leftovers.
How to Change the Automatic Settings
Reduce time by 10%:
P]'ess I a/i(w the {;t'atm'e
pad.
Add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the ti,ature pad.
successiononthesame
i_i iii
::foodportion--it maY : ::result inseverely
How toUse theReheat Feature
I Place co'a.Ted(bud in
the ov(']:_.Press I@_t]EA'E
The oxen stalls
imme(tiatel>
2 The o\en sigmals \dlen
steam is sensed and the time remaining begins
counting do_rn.
Do not open the oven door
umil dn;e is couutiug do_,,u. If the door is opened,
(lose it and press S'E\RT immediatel>
Afterremovingfoodfrom
theoven,stir,if possible,to evenoutthetemperature. Reheatedfoodsmayhave
wide variations in temperature.Some
areas/naybe extremelyhot.
[/J'ood is not hot ('noug]l
alt('r the (Otll/tdowI/, tlS('
Time Cook|b,: additional
l"(,]l('ating {ira('.
SomeFoodsNet RecommendedFor
Use WithReheat
It is best to use Tim(' Cook /6r these/oods:
Bread products.
Foods {hat I///IS[ be
F{']l(_?.te(| /lncov(_Fed,
Foods t]lat need t()be
StJFl'ed OF 17otP.ted.
Foods (ailing {or a dF,'
look o]"(;dsp sur/i_('{'
aIRT F(']lt'atJng.
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Ld
POTATO
NOTE: Do not use the metal sheff with Sensor
Cooking. NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession on the same
food portion--it may result in severe/y
1 Pierce potato skill with
ti)rk and place potato in the oven.
2 Press PO'IXI'O. The
()Veil stm:ts il//liledi_ttelv.
3 The oven signals x'_rhell
ste_tl// is Sellsed _lll(t tin/e
remaining is counting down. "hlrn or stir the
ti)od if necessary.
Do not open the ()Veil door until time is counting down. If the door is
opened, close it and press START immediately.
If ti)od is mldercooked alter the com/tdown, use
Time Cook/i)r additional
cooking time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings
You can a(/just the cooking
tin/e t_)l" all t_)o(Is to suit
}'our peI'son_t] [;iste.
0ess time) (m0retim_)
Reduce time by I0%:
Press 1 alter the ti)od pad.
Add 10% to cooking time." Press 9 alter the ti)od pad.
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Sensor Features
NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor
Cooking. NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession on the same food portion--it may
result in severely overcooked or humt food.
CookingGuide
Sensor Cooking gi_es you
eas?', a/tt()l//_ltJ( results with
a xarietv ot foods.
I Place coxered food in
the (J'_,el/.
2 Press the C()()K pad. 3 Select/k)od type 1-6
(see file Cooking Guide
below), The oven starts immediately.
4 The oven signals v_rl/ell
steam is selJ, sed _'tlJ,([time remaining is corn:ring
down. Tm:n or stir the t_)od if necessary.
Do not open the oven door m_til time is comlting
down. If tile door is opened, close it and press
START immediately.
If t_)od is m:dercooked
a/leF the COHllt(towl/, Hse
Time Cook/i)r additional
cooking time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for caroled vegetables cammt
be adjusted on some models)
(lesstime) (moretime)
You can a(/just the cooking
time ti)r all ti)o(Is to suit
your personal taste.
Toreduce time by 10%:
Press I a/ler the ti)o(I pad.
Toadd 10%to cooking time:
Press 9 M'ter tile food t)ad.
FoodType Amount Comments
I. Chicken Pieces 2-8 t)ie(es Coxer _rittl xemed t)lasd(_r_]).
2. Fish 4-16 oz. (_ox er '¢dth xente(t t)l;-istic wrat).
3. Ground Meats 1/2 - 2 lbs. Llse round (asserole (tish. Crmnl)le meat illto (Beef, Pork, Turkey) dish. (;(Jxel: with lid or xellte(t t)lastic wrat).
Drain and stir at signal.
4. Fresh Vegetables 4-16 oz. \dd 1/4 (u t) _r_(_]: t)(_]: serdng. Coxer with lid or xented t)lasti(wF_lt).
5. Frozen Vegetables 4-16 oz. Follow t)ackage illstrtt(tiOllS ti)r adding water. Coxer with lid or xented t)lasti(wr_q).
6. Canned Vegetables 4-16 OZ. Coxel _ with lid or xented t)lasti(wr_lt).
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Other Features Your Model May Have ___
The HEI,P t)ad displays t('ature in/i)rmation _md
hell)rid hints. Press t ]El P, then sele(t a/i'amre pad.
To remilld you that you have/i)od iH the oven, the oven will dist)k_y "F()()[) IS
RIL_\DY" and beep once _ mbmte mltil you either
open the o_en door or press C] EAR!()FE
CLOCK
AM/PM
G
Press to elite); the tiH/e of
day or to check the time of d_ly while microwaving.
I Press CI,()CK.
2 Enter time of din. 3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press STkRT or CI_()CK.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
The scroll sl)eed of the
SCROLL SPEED 3 seconds to bring u t)
the displa}. Select 1-5 tor slow to thst scroll st)eed.
[DISPLAY ON/OFF]
To turn the (lock display' off, press and hold 0 tor
al)O[lI Ihl?ee se(ollds.
Delw_' Start allows VO/I to se|
the microwave to delta cooking up to 24 hours.
1 Press DEI ,AY START.
2 Enter the time you
want the o_en to start.
(Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of (/a_z)
3 Select AM or PM.
To redisl)lay the clock,
rel)e_tt.
4 Select any combination
of I)eli'ost Auto!I'ime or Time Cook I 8-:II.
5 Press S'EM),I'. The Delay Start time will
be disl)la}'ed plus "DS." The oven will au|omaticallv
start at the (telaved time. The time of day may be
displaye(t 1)}' t)ressing CI ,()CK.
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Timer ()n/Off operates as a milmte timer and Call be
om/o_
Ii......... II]E.....................
used at any time, even wl/en the o_en is ot)erating-.
I Press TIMER ()N!()FF.
2 E1Her time VO/l W_lllt to
count down.
3 Press TIMER ()N!()FF
to start.
hi addition to starting
lIlal ly/illlCtions,
START!PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without ot)ening the door or clearing the displ_ly.
When time is up, the oven
will signal. To turn off tile timer signal, press TIMER
()N/l) FF. NOTE: The timer indicator
will be lit while the timer is operating.
1 2 3
scRo_sr_o
The Reminder/cature can be used like an alarm clock
all(t Call 1)e tlsed at ally time, even wl/en the oven
is operatil]g. The Reminder time can lie set
u I) to 24 hours later.
1 Press RI_;M/NI)ER.
2 Elller the lili/e voH want
the o_en to ren/ind you.
(Be sure the iili(row_lve
clock shows the correct time of day.)
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press I@_MINI)ER. When
Ren/iIMer signal occurs, press I/EMINDER to turn
it oIL The Reminder time 1nay be (tispl;+_}ed by
pressing I)d+]MINI)ER.
NOTE: The P,EM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set. "Ib clear the Reminder betore
it occurs, press RI{MINI)ER, then 0. The REM indicator
will no longer be lit.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
HI-LO-OFF
Wotl IIl+lV lock the COlltrol
panel to prevent the nlicrowave/i'om being
accidemallv started or used by children.
For best (ooking resuhs, leave tlle turntable on.
It can be turned ol]/or large dishes. Press
TURNT.\BI,E to tm:n the turntable on or oil
The ,_ent fan relllOx, es
steam and other'_al/ors fi:om sm:thce cooking.
To lock or unlock die controls, press and hoM
CI ILkR!()FF/or about three seconds. When tile
control panel is locked, an "I" will be displayed to the extreme right.
Sometimes the turntable
cml become too hot to touch. Be carehfl touching
tile tmTnt_d)le during and after cooking.
Press X_3N'I" FAN once fi)r high tml speed, twice tor
low tml speed or a dfird time tO ttlrll tile tklll Off.
3O
All a/ltomati€ t_111 ]batHre
protects tile n/icrowa_e fi'onl too much heat rising fi'om tile (ooktop below it.
It automatically turns on if it senses too umch heat.
If you have turned tile fan
on vo/l ill,iV lind that vo/l
cam/ot turn it ol]_ The/ml will automatically ulrn oil
when tile internal parts are cool. It l//av sta', on [_)r
30 n/inutes or more after tile cooktot) and n/icrowa\e
comrols are turned off.
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kM
SURFACE
LIGHT
BRiGHT-NiGHT
OFF
]i]
Press tO |tlrl] the sHr{_l(e
light on or off.
You can set tile night
light to tm:n on and off
Hil|()l//atl(allv _1| _l]lV tiH/e
yotI wallt.
1 Press ,XUT() NITE
I ,[(;I tT.
2 Ellter the tilIle VOH W;-Illt
the light to tttrn on. Sele(t ,\M or PM.
3 Press AUT() NITE
I,[(;IIT again and enter tile lime vo[i wallt tile
light to turn olE Select AM or PM.
4 Press AUT() NITE
1+[(;I IT.
()n some models, there is a night light option.
Press SLIRFA(]E I,IGItT once/i)r bright light, twice
/or the night light or tlu'ee times to ttn'n the light ott.
NITE will stay lit to remind
go/l that tile/eature is set. You can review the Auto
Nit(' I,ight settings t)v pressing ALrF() NITE
I ,I(;I IT.
To erase your settings
al/d ttlrll ()/I tile a/lton/atic
/eamre, press AUT() NITE I,I(;I{'K then 0.
[B+.1
The beeper s()tmd level can be a(!justed. Press
BEEPER VOI+LIME. Choose 0-3 tor mute
to lot_d.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
How to Use theShelf
WhenMicrowa ring
If//I I/ / I I\ \ \",kk\
Make sure tile shelf is posiuoned properly
inside /he microwave to prevellt dalnage/o
dm oven fl'om arcing.
Do no[ t/se a lllicFowave
browning dish on file shelf The shelf could
ovelllea/.
'_Do not use lhe ove/]
wifll/he shelf Oli file
microwave flool: This could damage tim
lilicl'O_Vktve.
Use pot holders when handling the shelf -
it may be hol
Do llo/ust tile shelf
_llen cooking
popcorn.
Do nol use the shelf
villi Sensor Cooking or Rehea_.
]?ood IIli/Fowa'_es best
%_r]_(_l_pla(ed on the mrntat)le or on the shelf
Ill {tie lower posilion. Onh' use the shelf when
reheating (Ill nlore |hall
one level. 1)o ll(/l StOl?e the
shelt inside the men cavity.
For best resul*s
Uneven results
The shelf gives you tile
option to reheat lIIOFe
than one dish of tbod at the salne tinle.
2,level reheating
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Switch places after 1/2 time.
i i
Switch places after 1/2 time.
Switch places twice
To reheat on 2 levels
or
To reheat 2 dishes on the
lower level:
I Mtfitiply reheat time
2 Swit(']l places Mter l/2
the time.
To reheat on 3 levels
I I)out)le the reheating
til//e.
2 Switch places twice and
give the dishes a 1/2 mrn d uring reheating.
(Place dense/i)()(ts, or those that require a longer (ook time, on the upper shelf/irst.)
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Microwave 7?rms
Term Definition
Arcing \rcin_ is Ill(' microwave term R_r sparks in time oven. Arciug is
catlsed t)_ :
the metal shell being installed iucorrectlv and touchiug tile lmticrowave wails.
metal or Rill touching time side of the o\en.
oil that is not tu,olded to/bed (tq)ttlrned edges act like
altteltDas
metal such as twist ties. poultl T t)ius, gold-rimmed dishes.
F(+(vcled paper towels comainil_,g small metal pieces.
Covering (:overs hold iu lmlOiS|llF(+, allow t()F l/more e_ett heatil/g au, d )'edIIce
cooking, mime. Veltliltg plastic \vYa t) Or co_eriug witlm \vax paper allows ex(ess steal/m to es(al)e.
Shielding In a r_ uular o\(qL _ou shield (hicken breasts or baked leeds to
tn'(',,cm ()',clqn'()wldug +.VVhelt lm/icFowavittg +, }'Oil rise small strips el Rill to shicM thin ])arts, su(h as time tips el Wiltg+s alto ]Cg+s()It
t)Oll]tF_.. \vhich WOtlld cook beJ()Fe larger parts.
Standingrime Wh_'u veto| cook with regulm" OVelJ,S, R)ods such as roasts or cakes are
allowed to Slaltd to/iuish cooking or to set. Standing time is ''1 ,eciallv itmtt)oFlaltl ill microwaxe cooking. Note tlmal a microw_wed cake is uo_ placed on a cooling rack.
Venting \lier (overin_ a dish witlm plastic _rl_t)), _'()tl \eut the plastic wya t) bv
unqun_ back one coni, er so excess steam can escape.
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Care and Cleaning
An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking soda _md i_lter keeps the inside fi'esh.
NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.
Walls,Floor,Inside Window,
Metal and PlasticPartson the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove grea._y spatters with a sudsy
ch)th, then rinse with a dam I) ch)th. I[)/) not use
_lbr_lsive (leaners or sharp
[l|ensils 011 ovell W_tllS.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on rely part
of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and
Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, (t1) not place the turntable into water just atter cooking. W_lsh it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in
the dishwasher. The tm:ntable and support
can be broken if dropt)ed. ReIneml)er, (t1) 11o| operate
the o_en without the turntable _md support
in place.
Shelf
Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.
Do not cleau hJt a self- clemfing oven.
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FC
Care and Cleaning
We recommend against
using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as
they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you
choose to use a common
household cleaner, first apply the cleaner
directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.
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Case
Clean tile outside of tile microwave with a su(tsv
cloth. Rinse and then (lye.. Wipe tile window clean
with a (tam]l cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughl}. Do not use cleaning stlrays, large amounts of soa]l and water, abrasives or shartl ok!je(ts
on tile tlanel--they can
damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch tile
control tlanel.
Do not use a stee[-wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean stainless steel sur/imes, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent
suitable/or stainless steel sur/imes. Use a clean, hot,
dalll]l cloth tO relilOVe soa[).
Dry with a dry, clean cloth. If/ood soil remains, try a
general kitchen cleanel; such as Fantastik_'_ Simtlle
Green_'_ or Fornmla 409_'! For hard-to-clean soil, use a
standard stainless steel cleanec such as Bon-Ami °'
or Cameo?
Door Seal
It's important to keep tile area clean wllere tile door
S(';-IIs ag_lillSt the llli(1X)Vv;-Ive.
Llse only mild, non-abrasive detergents atll)lied with a clean sponge or so/t cloth.
Rinse well.
Bottom
Clean off tile grease and
(ttlSt on tile bottoll/ oJ]ell.
Llse a solution of warm
water an(t (tetergent.
Apllly cleaner with a dam]l
SllOnge. Llse a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove cleaner. Dr} with a dry,
clean cloth. Alwm_'_ scrub lightly in tile direction of
tile grain. At]er cleaning, use a
stainless steel ]lolish, such as Stainless Steel Magic, °'
Revere Copper and Stainless Steel (;leaner, °'
or \_i'nol All Puqlose Metal Polish°'? Follow tile
tlro(tuct instructions tor cleaning the stainless steel
SllrJilCe.
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LightBub placeme,zt Ill
/ "I(_ replp.(e the |)lllb(s),
:: bulb with a 40-watt at the main h,se or circuit :: incandescent bulb
::(WBZ6X10003), available breaker panel or pull the
froth your GE supplier, ph,g.
2 Remme the s(rew at the
front of the light co'_er
)lIl(t lower the (o_er.
ili i
REMOVE SCREWS
1
"Ib ret)la(e the oven light, first disconnect the t)ower
ii bulb with a 40-watt _!ieoandescent bulh
¢WBa6X10003),available frmnyour GEsupplier.
at the main/use or _ir(uit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
2 Remo'_e the top _,nll_ t
taking out the 2 s( rews
that hold it in place.
(. )
3 Be sure tile bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool 1)eli)re removing. Aller breaking
the adhesive seal, remo_e the bull) by gently turning.
4 Replace the screw.
Connect electrical power
to the oven.
[
3 Next, relllo'_e the screw
lo(ated abme the door
I/ear |he cel/ter of the
oven that se( ures the light housing.
4 Repla(e the screv_ r.
COlllle(t ele(tri(al ])ower
tO tlle o'_en.
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The Exhaust Feature
Charcoal FiRe-
Ion some mooel5
Reusable Grease Filters
(on all models}
S cThe xent thn ha,_ 2 metal
I'eusM)le gre_lse filters.
The metal filters trap grease released Lw/i)ods on the cooktop. They also prevent [lmnes/i'om/i)ods OH the cooktop t_:om damaging the inside of
the lilicrow_lve.
Models that re(ir(ttlate air
1)_.(k illtO the rooli/_.lso use a (har(oal fiher.
For this reason, the filters must AI ,WA'_% be in place
when the hood is used. The grease filters shotfld
be elealJ, ed OllCe a n/Ollth, or as needed.
To relnove, slide it to the rear using the tal). Pull it
down and out.
To clean the grease filter, soak it arid theH swish it
aro/ll/d ill hot water alld
detergent. Don't use
all/l//Ollia or alIllIlOl/ia
Rinse, shake and let it dry be/i)re replacing.
To replace, slide the filter iH the fi;ame slot OH the
back ot the ot)elfing. Pull u t) and to the t_'ont to lock into t)bwe.
prod uets because they will darken the metal. I,ight brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
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The Exhaust Feature
Remove 2 gNle screws to remove the grille.
If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a
disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke
_Hd odors.
To remove the charcoal tilter, disconne(t power at
the main fi_se or circuit breaker panel or pull
ttle plug.
'1"(/install a Hew fiher,
remove plasti( and other
new fiher.
o/lter wr_ll)l)illg fi'Olll the
The charcoal filter should be replaced when
it is noticeabh' dirty or discoh)red (uslmlly after
6-12 months, depending ()n hood usage).
Remove the top grille tU removing the 2 screws that hold it in t)lace. Slide the
filter towards the/i'ont of the ()veil alld remove it.
Insert the fiher imo the top opening of the oven
as shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side support
tabs and in/i'oHt of the right rear tab. Replace
the grille and 2 s(rews.
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Before You Call For Service
Problem PossibleCause Whatto Do
Oven will not A fuse in your home Rcpla(c tuse or reset dr(uit 1)reakcr.
start may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. Unplug the llliClX)V4_'tx,(!()x_(!ll, then plug
Plug not fully inserted Make sm:e the 3-prong plug (m the into wall outlet, oxen is hdlv inserted into wall outlet.
it ba(k in.
Floor of the oven is The cooktop light is
This is normal.
watlo, even when located below the oven
the oven has not floor. When the light been used is on, the heat it
produces may make the
oven floor get warm.
"LOCKED" appears The control has been
on display locked.
Youhear an
unusual low-tone beep
You have tried to start the Reminder widmut
a valid thne of day. You have tried to start
the Auto Nite Light
Press and hold (]I,EAR!()I;F tor
lbo/ t 3 SC(OI/(tS 10 11111(7(kthe (OlltFOl.
Start (TXel _ alld el/ter a xalid til//e
oI day.
Start oxer alld el/tel _ a xalid til//e
oI (lay
without a valid thne of day entered for the
on-thne and off-thne.
You have tried to change
the power level when it is
_[a11v of the o'_ell'S t(_atlllTeS are preset
alld cal/ll()t bc Challge(].
not allowed.
"SENSORERROR"
appearson display
When ttsh N a Sensor feature, the door was opened before stemn
[)(7 11(7t ()pCll (t(7(717 /ll/til steal// is
SellS(_d al/d til//(_ is S]lOWll (_(7/111ti1/_ dov41/ (711 display.
could be detected. Steam was not detected
ill nla,Xiluulll mnotmt of thlle.
Use Time (_ook t() heat fbr re(Ire time.
Food amount too Sensor Reheat is for Use ['ime Cook tbr large am(routs large for Sensor single servings of ot tbod.
Reheat recoulnlended foods.
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Before You Call For Service
Ste_/II/ oF "_k/t)()F es(_/l)illg _]'()i/l _/l'Otllld tile dool'.
I,ight reflection around
dool _ o1" ottteF (ase.
Dimming oven light and cl/a_lge in the blower soulld at power levels other than high.
Dull thumI/ing sound while oven is operating.
TV-radio i_ltertbrence might be noticed while
/lSillg tile micl:ow;ive. Similar to the inter[brence
caused 1U other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microw_x e. Plug the
microwave i't/to a difJere_lt electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as lhr _/w_W
]1701/1tile l/lic17owttve as possible, or check the
position and sig_ml of the TViradio antenna.
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www. GEAppliances.com
800.626.2002
Individuals qualified to service their own
_ppli_mces {m}, h_v_e
t)arts or ;_.{cessori{'s SellI
directly to their home.
(VISA, MasterCard [t//d
Discover cards are _1{-{{'t}t{'(/. )
Order (m-line today,
_4 ho/lrs eve]T d_F¢ or
1}}phone _lt 800.628.2002
d m:ing normM business
hollrs.
If Ibr some reason you are not hal)py with the service
yo/l receive, h{re _re steps
to/ollow {or fluPther helt). First contact the peot)le
%_r]]() S{']'%¢i ( {_{t _)() [i];
;ll)plian{ e. Explain why yon are n()t t)leased.
/Vex{ i/ you rex, still not t)leased, wriw all the
det ails_inchl(ting yollr
t)hone munb_ r--lo: Customer Relauons GE At)t)liallces
I,ouisville, KY 40225
Instructions contained in this manual cover
procedures to be
performed by rely user.
Other servichlg generally
should be referred
to qualified service personnel. Caution
must be exercised, since improper servichlg may
cause mlsafe operation.
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Timely product registration will allow/br enhmlced
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Staple.,al('_'l!p o, ea,,em.I et,,.el_I,,.,.. P,-,,dd o,_d,,.l
purehase date is m'(,d('d to obtai_t sc'rviee under warra_tO'.
FULL ONbL YEAR WARRANTY
For one year fi'om (late of original tmrcl/_lse, we will provide,/)'ee of (h_u:ge, parts _uld service labor ill VOllr home to rel)_dr or replace a_0' part o/the
microwav(. 0vim tl/m tbils t)ec_lllse Of
a n/amttheturing deject.
LIMYI_D ADDITIONAL NINE- YFAR WARRAN'IT
For the second through the tenth year /i'om the date o/original pur(hase, we will 1)rovide, fi:ee of charge, a rel)lacen/em mag'nehon tube if tile nlagnetron tube/ifils because of a mamlti_(turing de/oct. "_bu pay tor the service trip to yore: home and service labor charges.
Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.
This warramv is ex{en(led to the original pro:chaser and any su(ceeding owner tor
t)rod ucts t)m:chased lot ordinary home use in tile 48 m_dnland states, t]awaii _uld
W_shington, D.C. In Alaska the warramv is ttle same ex(ept that it is I JMITED because you must 1)a} to ship tile product to the servi_ e shop or tor the servi_ e
te(hnician's rowel costs to your home.
All warramv service will be t)rovided bv
o/lr ]_'_lct()rv' Servi(e (]ellters or 1)v ()/1)7
authorized Cusiomer Care _' servicers dm:ing normal working hours.
Should yore: appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call
800.GE.CAI_,ES (800.432.2737).
Service trills to VO/lr hol//e 1o teach roll how to use tile t)roduct.
hnproper insmllati(m, deliver} or
maintenance.
If you hme an installation l)robl(m, comact
your d(al( r or install(l'. You are responsibl(
lot providing ad(quat_ electrical, (xha/tstJng and other conn(cting/i_ciliti( s.
R(plac(ment of the cookt(/p light bulbs.
Faihtre of tile prod uet if it is n/isused, or used/i)r other than the intended
t)/lrl)ose or/lse(t (ol//l//er(ially,
Dan/age to product caused l)} accident,
fire, floods or acts of (',od.
hlcidental or consequential danlage caused by t)ossible deti'cts wifll this appliance.
Damage caused tiler delivery.
Rel)lacement of house fuses or resetting o/(ircuit bre_&ers.
Some states do not al!o w t!le exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dmnages _ so th e abov e limitation or exclusion m_O, _!ot apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you tmQ, aIs0 have other rights "wilic!l vary ii'om state to state. To k!_ow what ] your legal rights _Jre in your state, consu!t y0ml !0C!}!0r s!ate COnSumer _,tthirs office or your
statels Att0rney Genera L
Warrantor: General Ele_¢rieCompan3_Lo_dsville, KY 40225
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