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1000Watts
Model: JVM1640
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner'sManual
Important SafetyInformation
Operating Instructions
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READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
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Welcome to the GE tamily.
We're proud of our quality
products and we believe
in dependable service.
You'll see it in this easy-to-
use manual and you'll hear
it in the fi-iendly voices of
our cons/lmer service
department.
Start Heret...BeJbre using your Microwave
Best of all, you'll
experience these values
each time you use your
microwave. That's
important, because your
new microwave will be
part of your family tbr
a long time.
helpyou
Before you call tbr service,
there are a t;ew things you
can do to help us serve you
bettet_
Write down themodel
and serial numbershere,
They are on a label inside
the oven.
Model number
Serialnumber
Date ofpurchase
Read this manual
It contains instructions to
help you use and maintain
your microwave properly.
If you received a damaged
oven...irmnediately contact
the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the oven.
Save time and money,
Check the section titled
"If Something Goes
Wrong" before calling.
This section helps you
soh,e common problems
that might occur.
Stapleyourreceipt to the
insideback coverofthis
manual Youwill need it
toobtainservice under
warranty,
If you do need service,
you can relax knowing
help is only a phone call
away. A list of toll-free
customer service m_mbers
is included in the back of
this manual.
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READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
• Read and fi)llow the
specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy" on page 2.
• This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
lnsttn_ctions section on
page 10.
• Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
• Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
• This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 362"
It may be installed over
both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
• Do not operate this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
If the power cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by General
Electric Ser_,ice or an
authorized ser_,ice agent
using a power cord
awailable fi-om General
Electric.
• Use this appliance only
fi)r its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This
microwave oven is
specifically designed to
heat, d W or cook tk)od,
and is not intended
fi)r laboratory or
industrial use.
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"Donotcoveror block
any openings on the
appliance.
• Do not store this
appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product
near water_ibr example,
in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near
a sink or in similar
locations.
• Keep power cord away
ii-om heated surfaces.
• Do llot immerse power
cord or plug in waten
• To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook ibod.
Carelully attend
appliance when paper,
plastic or other com-
bustible materials are
placed inside Ihe ox'en
while cooking.
-- R_,move wire {wisl-tles
and metal handles fi-om
paper or plastic con-
tainers heR)re placing
them in the oven.
-- Do not use the oven
%r storage purposes.
Do not leave paper
producls, cooking
utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
-- If materials inside oven
ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the
oven off and disco_mect
the power cord, or shut
off power at the fllse or
circuit breaker paneh
If the door is opened,
the fire may spread.
• See door surthce
cleaning irlsmlctlons in
the Care and Cleaning
sectlon(s) o_ this guid_:.
• This appliance must only
be serviced by qualified
set vice personnel.
Cogtact nearest
authorized service fi_cillty
fbr exart_ination, repair
or adjustlrlent.
• A.s with aay appliance,
close supervision is
necessat T when used
by children.
• Do not store anything
directly on top of the
microwave oven surface
when the microwave oven
is in opet_ation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term fbr sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
* Metal or tbil touching
the side of the oven.
* Foil not molded to tbod
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
* Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you
use popcorn labeled fbr
use ill microwave ovens.
* Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containet_--for example,
closedjars...-are able to
explode and should
not be heated in this
micro,a_ave oven. Such
use of the microwave oven
could result in i_liury.
* Do not boil eggs in a
l_licrowave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
in illjury.
* Metal, snch as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
"Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in
the microwave.
"Operating the microx*rave
with no tood inside fbr
more than a minute or
two may cause damage to
the oven and could start
a fire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron
and can shorten the life
of the oven.
* Foods with unbroken
outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages_ tOl_latoes,
apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam
to escape during
cooking.
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I,.I
SAFETY
FACT
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,
coffee ortea, are able to
be overheatedbeyond
the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.
Visiblebubblingor boiling
whenthe container
is removedfromthe
microwave ovenis not
always present. THIS
COULDRESULTIN VERY
HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHENTHE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBED
ORA SPOONOROTHER
UTENSILISINSERTED
INTO THELIQUID.
TO reduce the risk of i_ury
to persons:
-- Do not overheat the
liquid.
-- Stir the liquid both
betore and haiti*Jay
through heating it.
-- Do not use straight-
sided containers with
narrow necks.
-- After heating, alh)w the
container to stand in
the microwave oven
tbr a short time betbre
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 ofE Make sure all
intant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming
tbrmula or breast milk.
The container may fbel
cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk betore t;t.eding
the baby.
'*Don't defl-ost ti-ozen
beverages ill 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 tbods and steam
can cause burns. Be
careful when opening
any containers of hot
ibod, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible iqjury, direct
steam away from hands
and tace.
"Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
"Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly--meat to
at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°E Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
toodborne illness.
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING
Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable fbr
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 tot
rnicrowaving."
" If you are not sure ifa
dish is microwavc-saff',
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water'--set the
measuring cup either in
or next to the dish.
Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used
tbr micmwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-saSh.
• _J[yOll tlse a nleat thel_
mometer while cooking,
make sm-e it is sa_b fbr
use ill micro_a_ave ovellS.
'*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 aw)ided, as they may
also ignite.
'*Some styrotoam trays
(like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal
can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper
towel.
'*Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
"Not all plastic wrap is
suitable fbr use in micro-
wave ovens. Check the
package tbr proper use.
"Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain
_oistt_re and prevo_t
spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wt_apso steam
can escape.
"Cookware may become
hot because of heat
tra*ls/k'rred tix)m the
heated tbod. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookwar¢,.
""Boilable" cooking
pouches and tightly
dosed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package.
If they are not, plastic
could burst during or
immediately after
cooking, pos_sibly resulting
in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
R)rm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering cal"_,ti_llyand
diR'ct steam away ti-om
hands and tace.
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"Usefoilonlyasdirectedin
thismanual.TVdinners
maybemicrowavedinfbil
trays les_sthan 3/4" high;
remove the top foil cover
and reltllFTlthe tray to tbe
box. When using foil in
the gficrowave oven, keep
the fbil at least 1" away
ii-om the sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed for
itficrowave cooking is
very useful, hut should
be used carefiflly. Even
micro,_-avc-sa_i: 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, tn longer
exposures to ovel_
cooking, 01e ibod and
cookware could ignite.
Folh)w these guidelines:
I Use microwave-sat;.'
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manu_hcttlrer's
recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
3 Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supetwision.
The fan will operale
automatically under
certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan t;t,amre).
'lake care to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while the vent fan is in use.
• Clean the underside of
the microwave oflen.
Do not allow grease
to build up on the
microwave or the
Jan filters.
• In the event of a grease
tire on the snrtace units
below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surthce unit
by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a fiat tt_ay.
• Use care when cleaning
the vent tan filters.
Corrosive cleaning
agems, such as lye2oased
oven cleaners, n3ay
damage the filters.
• When preparing
flaming toods tinder
the microwave, turn
the tan on.
• Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovet_
cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the
micro,a, ave vent ian is
operating. 'lb minimize
atttomafic tan opet_ation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat on snrtace units
only when necessary.
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%
GROUND G INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONALKITS
.4,WARNING
Improperuseof the
groundingplugcan result
in a risk of electric shock,
This appliance must be
groundt.d. In the evm_t of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
tbr the elecu-ic 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 m',d ground_:d.
Consult a qualified
electrician or sere,ice
technician if the grounding
insttnactions 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 u) have it
replaced with a properly
grounded _prong wan
outlet.
Do not under any circum-
stal'_ces tilt or rePl_o\r_.' the
third (ground) prong from
the power cord.
Do not use an adapter
plug with this appliance.
Do not rise an extension
cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is t_
short, have a qualified
electrician or service
technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of
circuit breaker.
Filler Panel Kits
dX48WH--White
JX48BL--Black
JX48AL--AImond
When replacing a 36"
t_ange hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additioual
width to provide a custom
built-ln appearance.
10
For installation between
cabinets only; not tbr
end-otacabinet installation.
Each kit contains lwo
3"_wide filler panels.
FilterKits
dKSID--_ecirculating
CharcoalFilterKit
Filter kits are used when
the microwave oven cannot
he vented to the outside.
Available at exWa cost from
your GE supplien
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Igatures of Your Microwave
(77_roughout this mamlal, j_at'ur_ and appearance
may vary from your model.)
1 Door Handle, Pull to
open the doon The
door must be securely
latched fbr the
microwave to operate.
2 Door Latches,
3 Window with Metal
Shie/d. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
4 Shell. Lets you
ii]icrowave seve F'al
fbods at once. Food
microwaves best when
placed directly on the
oven f|oor or turntable.
5 Touch Control Panel
You must set the
clock betbre using
the microwave.
6 CooktopLights.
7 Grease Filters,
8 Removable Turntable,
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed tbr cleaning.
9 Convenience Guide.
NOTE:Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this man_tal, jkat_tr_ and appearance may va_.[rom your model.)
Youcan microwave
by time or with
the convenience
features,
1 2 3
4 5 6
Time Features
_meCookmg
TIME COOKi& ii Amount of cooking time.
Amount ot deti-osting time.
Starts immediately!
Power level l-lO.
Starts immediately!
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DEFROST
AUTO/'nME
Convenience Features
Star_s immediately!
3,5 oz.
3.0 oz.
1.75 oz.
Starks immediately!
Food typel-9 + weight
Food type 1-6
Food weight
more/less time
1-3 servings
1-3 servings
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level gives you microwave
_00_powe_chpowe,
energy a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
the time. Power level .B is
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will
cook faster but fi_od may
need more fl-equent
stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and
need less stirring or
rotating of the fbod.
Some foods may have
better flavor; texture or
appeat_ance if one of the
h)wer settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking tbods that have a
tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
14
off) give time tbr the food
heat to the inside of the
tbod. An example of this is
shown with power level ?_---
the defrost cycle, If micro-
wave energy did not cycle
off; the outside of the fbod
would cook betbre the
inside was defl-osted.
Her(, are SOl_le examples
of uses tor various power
levels:
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Time lS_atures
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave
_)r any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Powe,levelI0(.,gh),s
automa ica,,ysethut ou
maychangeit_i,rmore
t_ex,h,l,t_
during Time Cook to
ma,openthedoor
check the tbod. Close the
door and press START to
resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to
do it:
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change the power level
4 Press TIME COOK
5 Enter the second cook
6 Change the power level
7 Press STAKI"
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counLs down.
if you don't want fldl
powen (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
again.
time.
if you don't want fldl
powen (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1-10.)
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Cooking Guide ]br 7 me Cook I & H
NOTE:Usepower level High (10)unlessotherwise noted.
1 lb. 1,1l'/z-qt, obh,ng glas_sbaking dish,
lO-oz, package In 1-qt. casserole.
1 lb. cut in half In l£_qt, cas_serole, place 1/2 cup _-amn
l(M)z, package In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
6 to 9 rain.,
Med-High (7)
F)to 7 min.
9 to 11 min.
6 to 8 min.
place 1/4 cup waten
water=
lO-oz, package In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup waten
1 bunch In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup waten
1 bunch
6 to 8 min.
17 to 21 min.
7 to 10 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup waten
(1'/to lY lbs.)
1 bunch
(1'/to lY lbs.)
lO-oz, package
lO_)z, package
1 medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
9 to 13 min.
F_to 7 min.
F_to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
7 to 10 min.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup waten
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
wateg
In lYz- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
wat('g
In 2- or 3_qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1X_qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup u-am_=
10-oz. package F)to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup watel=
1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup watel=
lO-oz, package f_ to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
16
wateg
watel_
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5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
watel_
10-oz. package
16 OZ.
10-oz. package
3 to 4 min.
ler ear
5 to 6 min.
3 to 4 min.
let ear
5 to 7 min.
9 to 12 min.
5 to 7 min.
9 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2Nt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
x*rate_: Rearrange aider half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
watel2
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup waten
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
watel;
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in
2_t. casserole with 1/2 cup waten Stir
aiier half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
In 2<It. casserole, place ,a_ashed spinach.
In l<lt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
watel2
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
In 1V_-qt,casserole, place 1/4 cup x*rateE
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt, oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cul-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up atter 4 minutes.
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7 me I atures
Allows you to defrost fbr
the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting
Guide fbr suggested times.
Power level 3 is
automatically set, but you
may change this tbr more
flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly
by raising the power level
after entering the time.
However, they will need
more frequent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 culs the
total defrosting time in
about halt;, power level 10
cuks the total time to
approximately 1/3. Rotate
or stir tood frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn tbod 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 sound is
normal when the oven is
not operating at High
power.
Defrosting7-_ps
"Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
ANGER tbod has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
"Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and micro-
waved. If the fbod is in a
fbil container, tr'anst;..r it
to a microwave-safb dish.
"Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and
pork, should not be
allowed to sit out fbr
more than one hotlr
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes
the growth of harmful
bacteria.
"For more even defrosting
of larger fbods, such as
beef, lamb and veal
roasks, use Auto Defrost.
"Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted
betbre cooking.
"When defrosmd, tbod
should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to the
microu_ave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
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Dq'rosting Guide
1 min.
to 5 min.
to 8 min.
to 7 min. Place block in casserole. 'lhrn over and
break up after half the time.
3 to 6 min.
2 to 5 rain.
2 to 5 rain.
to 7 min.
12 Io 16 rain.
to 7 min.
r lb.
15 to 19 rain.
17 m 21 rain.
to 13 min.
r lb.
to 9 min.
r lb.
Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes atier defi-osting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defi-osting.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Turn over afier half the time and shield
warm areas with tbil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defi-osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over atier half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defi-osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with tbil. Finish
defi-osting. If necessary, nm cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
sidemp. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breasl-
side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with fbil. Finish
defi-osting. Let stand 1-2 hours in
reti-igerator to complete defi-osting.
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ADD
30 SEC.
This is a quick way to set
cookingtime for 1-6 minutes,
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (fi-om 1 to 6)
_k)r 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the 2
pad _k)r2 minutes of
cooking time.
Youcan usethis feature
two ways:
,*It will add 30 seconds to
the time counting down
each time the pad is
pressed.
The power level can be
changed as time is
comating down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter 1-10.
"It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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Convenience l atures
How toUse the Popcorn
Feature
I Follow package insttn_c-
tions, using Time Cook
if the package is less
than 1.75 ounces or
larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of
popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
2 Press POPCORN. The
oven starts irmnediately.
Tap POPCORN to select
the bag size you are
cooking.
HowtoAdjustthePopcorn
Programto Providea Shorter
orLongerCookTime
If you find that the brand of
popcorn you use underpops
or overcooLs consistently,
you can add or subtt_act
20-30 seconds to the
automatic popping time.
To add time:
Af_-er pressing POPCORN,
press 9 irmnediately atier
the oven starks fbr an extra
20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
To subtract time:
Attcr pressing POPCORN,
press 1 immediamly attcr
the oven storks tor 20
seconds less cooking time.
Press 1 again to reduce
cooking time another
10 seconds (lotal 30 seconds
less time).
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Convenience l atures
Reheat Guide
The Reheat feature reheats
1 to 3 servings of many
previously cooked foods.
I Press REHEAT
2 Select food type 1-6 fi_r
one serving (see Reheat
Guide below).
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Wor!cs best with wide mouth mug--do not covet_
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cover with vented plastic wt_ap.
3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or
3 sewings.
4 Press S'IAKI'.
NOTE:Theservingsize may
be changed oradded after
pressingSTART Press
numberpad2 or3.
The Beverage t;.,ature
heats 1-3 servings of
any beverage.
Press BEVERAGE. The
oven starks immediately.
The serving size is
automatically set at 1, but
can be changed by pressing
2 or 3 right aRer pressing
BEVERAGE.
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Drinks heated with the
Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the
container with care.
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Cook Guide
The Cook t;eamre
automatically sets the
cooking times and power
levels tbr a variety of tbods.
I Press COOK.
2 Select fbod type 1-9 (see
the Cook Guide beh)w).
3 Enter weight in ounces.
4 Press S'I'AKE
Hint: Press and hold the
COOK pad during cooking
to display the ibod type
and remaining cook time.
4 to 20 oz.
4to 20 oz.
4 to 16 oz.
8 to 40 oz.
4 to 16 oz.
4 to 40 oz.
8 to 48 oz.
2 to 10 oz.
4 to 16 oz.
Use microwave-saSh casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or venmd plastic wrap.
Use microwave-saSh casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions fbr adding
water. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
Use microwave-saSh casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water fbr each sel_eing.
Cover with lid or venmd plastic wrap.
Pierce skin with fbrk. Place potatoes on
oven floor or turntable.
Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover
with vented plastic wrap or wax papen
Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover
with vented plastic wrap.
Use round casserole dish. Clqmable meat
into dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic
wt_ap. Dt_ain and stir at signal.
Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layen
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
Follow package instructions to prepare
pizza ibr micmwaving.
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Convenience atures
The Defi-ost Auto/Time
fbature gives you two ways
to defi-ost fi-ozen ibods.
Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once for
Auto Defi-ost or twice
for Time Deli-ost.
Use Auto Defl-ost ibr meat,
poultry and fish. Use Time
Defix)st fbr most other
fi-ozen foods.
Auto Defi-ost automatically
sets the defl-osting times
and power le'_els to gi-ce
even defl-osting results R)r
meaks, poultry and fish
weighing up to 6 pounds.
There is a handy guide
located on the inside fl-ont
of the oven.
• Remove meat from
package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
,, _kvice during defl-ost,
the oven signals TURN.
At each TURN signal,
turn the ibod over.
Remove defl-osted meat
or shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
,, After defi-osting, most
meals need to stand
5 minutes to complete
defl-ostlng. Large roasts
should stand for about
30 minutes.
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Other I_atures Your Model May Have ___
The HELP pad displays
fbature intbrmation and
helpf_ll hints. Press HELP,
HELP
then select a tk.ature pad.
To remind you that you
have fi)od in the oven, the
oven will display "FOOD IS
READY" and beep once a
minute until you either
()pen the oven door or
press CLEAR/OFF.
Press to enter the time of
day or to check the time
of day while microwaving.
I Press CLOCK.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press START or CLOCK.
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Other b atures Your Model May Have
The scroll speed of the
display can be changed.
AM / PM Press and hold the
AM/PM pad about
3 seconds to bring up
the display. Select 1-5 tot
sh)w to fast scroll speed.
'Ib turn the clock display
off, press and hold 0 fbr
about 3 seconds.
Delay Start allows you to
set the microx*rave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
I Press DELAY START.
2 Enter the time you
want the oven to start.
(Be sure the micrm*rave
clock shows the correct
time of day.)
3 Select AM or PM.
'lb redisplay the ch)ck,
repeat.
4 Select any combination
of Defrost Auto/Time
or Time Cook I & II.
5 Press START.
The Delay Start time will
be displayed plus "DS."
The oven will automatically
start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be
displayed by pressing
CLOCK.
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START
TimerOn/Offoperatesas
aminutetimerandcanbe
usedatanytime,even
whentheovenisoperating.
I Press TIMER ON/OFF.
2 Enter time you want to
count down.
3 Press TIMER ON/OFF
to start.
In addition to starting
many fllnctions,
STAKF/PAUSE allows you
to stop cooking without
opening the door or
clearing the display.
When time is up, the oven
will signal. To turn off the
timer signal, press TIMER
ON/OFF.
NOTE:The timer indicator
will he lit while the timer
is operating.
The Reminder tbature can
be used like an alarm ch)ck
and can be used at any
time, even when the
oven is operating. The
Reminder time can be
set up to 24 hours later.
I Press REMINDER.
2 Enter the time you want
the oven to remind you.
(Be snre the micrm*rave
clock shows the correct
time of day.)
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press REMINDER. When
Reminder signal occur:s,
press REMINDER to turn
it ot_[i The Reminder
time may be displayed hy
pressing REMINDER.
NOTE:The REM indicator
will remain lit to show that
the Reminder is set. To
clear the Reminder betore
it occmxs, press REMINDER,
then 0. The REM indicator
will no longer be lit.
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Other I_atures Your Model May Have
CLEAR
TURNTABLE
SURFACE
LIGHT
You may lock the control
panel to prevent the
microwave (i-ore being
accidentally started or used
by children.
For best cooking results,
leave the turntable on.
It can be turned off
for large dishes. Press
TURNTABLE to turn
the turntable on or ot_[i
Press to turn the surface
light on or otfi
To lock or unh)ck the
controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF tor about
three seconds. When the
control panel is locked,
an "L" will be displayed
to the extreme right.
When the turntable is ott;
rotate the dish 1/2 turn
atier half the time for
best resulks.
Sometimes the turntable
can become too hot to
touch. Be careful touching
the turntable during and
atier cooking.
On some models, there is
a night light option.
Press SURFACE LIGHT
once tbr bright light, twice
tbr the night light or three
times to turn the light ore
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BEEPER
VOLUME
The beeper sound level
can be acl}usted. Press
BEEPER VOLUME.
Choose 0-3 for mute
to h)ud.
VENTFAN
The vent tan removes
steam and other vapors
fi-om surtace cooking.
An automatic tan tcature
protects the microwave
fi-om too much heat rising
fi-om the cooktop below it.
It automatically turns on
if it senses too much heat.
Press VENT FAN once tbr
high tan speed, twice tbr
low tan speed or a third
time to turn the fan of_[i
If you have turned the fan
on you may find that you
cannot turn it of_[i The tan
will automatically turn off
when the internal parks are
cool. It may stay on tbr
30 minulcs or more after
the cooktop and micrm*rave
controls are turned oftl
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Other I_atures Your Model May Have
How to Use the Shelf Food micron*raves best when
When Microwaving placed on the turntable.
Only use the shelf when
reheating on more than
one level. Do not store the
shelf inside the oven cavity,
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• To reheat on 2 levels
or
• To reheat 2 dishes on the
lower level:
I Multiply reheat time
by P/_.
2 Switch places a_ier 1/2
the time.
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Microwave 7 ms
Arcing is the microwave term _i)r sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
• metal or fi)il touching the side of the oven.
• tbil that is not molded to _i)od (upturned edges act like
antennas).
• metal snch as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covers hold m moisture, allow ibr more even heating and reduce
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked tbods to
prevent ove_q)rowning. When microwaving, you use small strips of
tbil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook betbre larger parts.
When you cook with regular ovens, _i_ods such as roasts or cakes are
allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
A_ter covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by
turnh_gbackonecornersoexcesssteamcanescape.
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Care and Cleaning
An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of
baking soda and water
keeps the inside flesh.
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Wails, Floor,Inside Window,
Metal and Plastic Partson
the Door
Some spatters can be
removed with a paper
towed, others may require
a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsy
cloth, then rinse with a
damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp
utensils on oven walls.
Never use a commercial
oven cleaner on any part
of your microwave.
NOTE:Be certain thepower
is offbeforecleaning any
part ofthis oven.
RemovableTurntableand
TurntableSupport
']b prevent breakage,
do not place the turntable
into water just after
cooking. Wash it carefillly
in warm, sudsy water or in
the dishwasher. The
turntable and support
can be broken if dropped.
Remertlbet, do not opet_ate
the oven without the
turntable and support
in place.
$huR"
Clean with mild soap and
water or in the dishwasher.
Do not clean in a self-
cleaning oven.
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M
Care and Cleaning
Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy
cloth. Rinse and then dry.
Wipe the window clean
with a damp cloth.
ControlPanelandDoor
Wipe with a damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large
amounks of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp ol2jects
on the panel--they can
damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the
control panel.
BoUom
Clean off the grease and
dust on the bottom often.
Use a solution of warm
water and detergent.
DoorSeal
It's important to keep the
area clean where the door
seals against the micrr>
wave. Use only mild, non-
abrasive detergents applied
with a clean sponge or soft
cloth. Rinse well.
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Light Bulb Replacement
I To replace the bulb(s),
first disconnect the power
at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
2 Remove the screw at the
fi-ont of the light cover
and lower tim coven
I To replace the oven light,
first disconnect the power
at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
2 Remove the top grille by
taking out the 2 screws
that hold it in place.
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool befbre
removing. After breaking
the adhesive seal, remove
the bulb by gently turning.
Replace with the same size
and type bulb.
4 Raise the light shield
and replace the screw.
Connect electrical power
to the oven.
4 Remove the light cover
located near the center
of the oven that holds
the bulb. Remove the
bulb by gently turning.
Replace with the same
size and type bulb.
3 Remove the charcoal
filter (if present) to
access the light cover
(see Remove Charcoal
Filter section).
5 Replace the light cover
and charcoal filter
(if present).
8 Replace the grille and
screws. Connect electrical
power to the oven.
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%
The Exhaust b ature
The vent tan has 2 metal
reusable grease filters.
The metal filters trap
grease released by fbods
on the cooktop. They also
prevent flames ti-om fbods
on the cooktop fi-om
damaging the inside of
the microwave.
Models that recirculate air
back into the room also
use a charcoal filter.
For this reason, the filters
must ALWAYS be in place
when the hood is used.
The grease filters should
be cleaned once a month,
or as needed.
rear using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
_ soakTocleanitandthethengreaseswishfilter,it
ar <>I1nd in h o t x_ate r an d
detergent. Don't use
ammonia or ammonia
products because they will
darken the metal. Light
bnlshing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and let it dry
bet_bre replacing.
To replace, slide the filter
in the fi-ame slot on the
back of the opening. Pull
up and to the fi-ont to lock
into place.
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Ill
If the model is not vented
to the outside, the air will
be recirculated through a
disposable charcoal filter
that helps remove smoke
and odors.
'Ib remove the charcoal
filter, disconnect power
at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
The charcoal filter should
be replaced when it is
noticeably dirty or
discolored (usually after
6-19 months, depending
on hood usage).
Remove the top grille by
removing the 2 screws that
hold it in place. Pull the
filter at the bottom until it
comes fl-ee of the h)cking
tabs. Slide the filter down
and out.
To install a new filmr,
remove plastic and other
outer wrapping from the
new filter.
I Insert the top of the filter
up and into the grooves IIIIIIII IIIIIII
2 Push the bottom of the
filter in until it snaps
into place behind the
locking tabs.
op n n .°n he'n de°*'he °PI ll
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B bre You Call For Service
A fuse in your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breakm:
• Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
it back in.
Plug not fully inserted
into wall outlet.
The cooktop light is
located below the oven
floor. When the light
is on, the heat it
produces may make the
oven floor get warm.
The control has been
locked.
You have lried to start " Start over and enter a valid time
the Reminder without of day.
a valid time of day.
You have 1tied to change " Many ot the oven's t_.atures are preset
the power level when it and cannot be changed.
is not allowed.
• Make sure the ?>prong plug on the
oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
• This is normal.
• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF tor
abont 3 seconds to unlock the control.
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I.,I
• Steam or vapor escaping
from around the doon
• Light reflection around
door or outer case.
• Dimming oven light and
change in the blower
sound at power levels
other than high.
• Dull thumping sound
while oven is operating.
• 'tY-radio interterence
might be noticed while
using the microwave.
Similar to the intert;_rence
caused by other small
appliances, it does not
indicate a problem with
the microwave. Plug the
microwave into a different
electrical circuit, move the
radio or 'IY as tar away
from the microwave as
possible, or check the
position and signal of
the 'IN/radio anmnna.
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Notes
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Notes
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Staple sale.s slip or can(riled check here. Pm(_ q/ o_¢i_al
[urd_case date is needed to obtai_ servi(v under warranty.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year ti-om date of original
purchase, we will provide, ti-ce of charge,
parks and service labor in your home to
repair or replace auy part c_ the microwave
oven that tMls because of a manutacturing
detk.ct.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second thr(mgh the tenth year
ti-om the date of original purchase, we
will provide, ti-ce of charge, a replacement
m_g_zetwn tube if the magnetron tube thils
because of a manu:[i_cturing defbct. You
pay tor the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner tbr
products purchased fbr ordinat T home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the wart-anty
is the same except that it is LIMITED
because you must pay to ship the product
to the sen,ice shop or tbr the service
technician's tt-avel cosls to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by
our Factory SetMce Centers or by our
authorized (;ustomer Care ®servicers
during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during wart_anty period or beyond, call
800_GE4;ARES (800432-2737).
* Service trips to your home to leach you * Failure of the product if it is misused, or
how to use the product, used for other than the intended purpose
* Improper installation, delivery or
maintenance. • Damage to product caused by accident,
If you have an installalion problem, contact fire, floods or acts of God.
your dealer or installe_: You are responsible * Incidental or consequential damage
for providing adequate electrical, caused by possible defects with this
exhausting and other connecting facilities, appliance.
* Replacement of house fuses or resetting * Damage caused after delivery.
of circuit breakers.
* Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.
164D3370P300
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or used commercially.
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