GE JVM1871SH04, JVM1871SH03, JVM1871SH02, JVM1860WF001, JVM1860WD001 Owner’s Manual

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Sa]bOl Instructions .... 2-9
Operating Instructions
Auto Features ......... 20
Care and
Cleaning .......... 33, 34
Power I ,e\'el .......... 13
Cooking Guide ..... 15, 16
Deti'osting Guide .... 18
Exhaust Feature . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . .11, 12
Microwave Temps ...... 32
Other Features .... 95-31
Replacing Bulbs .... 35, 36
Sensor Features .... 91-24
Time FeattH'es ...... 14-19
7}rmbleshoodng Tips ...39
Things That Are Nomml _'\ith Your
Microwaxe Oxen ....... 4(1
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support ...... Back Cover
Optional Kits ......... 10
Product
Registration ....... 41, 42
X_hrrantv ............. 43
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # Serial#
Find lhese numbers on a label inside tile o\en.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
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_: Do Not Attempt to operate
this ()\ell with the door open
Sill((' op('//-dooF op('l_Hioll
(an r('suh in hm:mflfl e×posure to lHi( rOW_lV('
energ}. It is important not to (te_('_t or umlper _itl/
the s_d('tv intcrhxks.
_: Do Not Place any object
b('tw('('H th(' o\('11 [_'()111
{i_(e and tl/e door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
t_((umulate on setding
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Do Not Operate the ov(,n if it is damaged. It is particulady
importam that the oven door (lose propcrb+ _and that tile)'('
is no damage to thc:
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The Oven Should Not be
a(!jtlste(| or repaired by
qu_difi('d s('r\'i((" t)er._oml('l.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
J} Re_d an(I i()llow tl)e i_: Install or lo(_te this
specific precautions ill the Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy se(doH above.
J} This t_t)pli_ul( e must be
grounded. Conne(t only to a t)ropcrb, ' grounded
outlet. See the Grounding
InstFuctZons Se(tiOl/ Oil
page 8.
appliance only in accordance with tile
t)rovided [nstMlation
h/swtl( tl()l/S.
i;i;This l/li(row_l_e ()veil is
intended/or household use ml(t is UI listed lbr
installation over elc(-tri( and g_s rmlges.
ii::This microwave oven is
not approved or tested/or marine use.
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
_5}Do not lnount this al)t)limace over a
sink.
J? This ovel-d/e-rm/ge oven _a_s (tesiglled
ti)r use over ranges no wider allan 36" It mm be installed o\er both g_s and
elecuJc cooking equipment.
J? Do not ot)erate this appliance if it has
a (Imnaged power cord or plug, if it is not working llrOp( fl}. or if it has been
damaged or dropped. If the power (ord is damaged, it must be replaced
l)vGeneral Ele(tri( Service or an
at_thofized service agent using a power cord a\ ailable tix)m C,eneral
Ele(t)Jc.
_: 1)o not c(wer or block any openings
on the at)plim/(e.
_: List, this at)tllian(e only/L)r its
intended else as described in riffs manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave o\en is specifically
designed to heat, (tI'_ r or (ook fi.)o(I,
and is not intended t_)r laboratory or ind usnJal use.
J? Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near wate_--
tDr ex_tlIlple, ill _t wet b_tselI/ellt, I/e_tr
a swimming pool, near a sink or in
similm: lo(adons.
_: Keel/power cord awa}/ix)m heated
Stlr/itces+
_: 1)o not immerse power cord or plug
ill w_ltel3
J? Do not store anyihing (tirecdy on toll
of the illiCt'ow;4\ e ()\ell S/ll?tilee when
the lllicl'ow_\ e O\ell is ill ot)el_ltiOll.
J? To reduce the risk of fire in the ()\el/
- Do not over(ook/k)od. Carefltllv
auend at)lllian(e when pallet; plastic or other combusdble materials are
placed inside the o\en while cooking.
- Renlo\e wire twist-ties and metal
handles/i'om paper or lllasue containers 1)elk)re placing them in
the oven.
I)o not use the (wellIL)r storage puqloses./)o not lea\ e paper
products, cooking utensils or t[)od in the oven when not in use.
- If materkds inside the (wen iglfite,
kee t) tl/e oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the l)ower
cord, or shut off power at the fitse or circuit breaker panel. It the door is
ot)ened, the tire _lyr spread.
- Do not use the Sensor Features
tvdce in succession on the same ti)od pordon. If/L)od is undercooked after
the/irst countdown, use 711lieCook t_)r additional cooking ume.
N See door surti_ce cleaning
insmmtions ill die Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
_: This appliance should be serviced
only t1}' (tualitied service persom/el. Conta(t nearest authorized selMce
/imility tot examination, repair or a(!iustment.
J_ ,ks with rely allplian( e, (lose
Stll)eI'vJsion is llecessarv when/ised l)_
(hildtx'n.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the ini_ rowave ternl Ior sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused Iv: N The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it touches the n/ierowa_e wall.
_: Metal or fi)il touching the
side of tile oven.
FOODS
i;i;Foil not molded to fi)od
(upturned edges act like
_llltel/ll_lS).
+;i:Metal, smh as twist-ties,
t/ouhry pins, or gold- rinmled dishes, ill the
lllit rowave.
ii::Recycled paper towels
containing small metal pieces being used ill the
nlicrowave.
_: l)o not t_ot / l/opeorn ill
Your mi_ rowave oven unless ill a special lnit ro_,,ave
t/ot)t orn a(t essory or mlless you use pOl/COrn labeled
ti)r use ill lnit rowave ovens.
_: Son/e llro/hlcts such as
whole eggs and sealed
( ont ainers--/k)r exal//l)le ,
eh)sed.jarslare at/le to exlflode and should not be
heated ill this mi_ rowave oven. Such use o/ tile
nlicrowave oven could resuh ill il_ju W.
_? l)o not boil eggs ill a
lllicrowave oven. Pressllre
will build u 11inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,
t/ossibly resulting ill il_.j_?r.
()perating tile microwave with no/ood inside tor
nlore than a minute or two
lIl_l_' ca/Ise (tal/lage to the
oven _lll(I Co/lld s|2117t a lift'.
It increases tile heat around the n/agnetron and tan
shorten tile liti' of the oven.
Foods with untlroken outer
"skill" sHth as t)ot:atoes, hot
dogs, sausages, ton/aloes, apples, chicken li_ers and
other gJt)lets, and egg yolks should tie pierced to allow
stealil to escape (lilting cooking.
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SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.
Visiblebubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHENTHE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBED
ORA SPOONOROTHER
UTENSILISINSERTEDINTO
THELIQUID.
To red uce die risk of illi mT
to peFsons;
-- Do not overheat the liqui(t.
-- Stir tile liquid bodl betbre
and halt\vay dlrough
heating it.
--Do not use straight-sided
(omainers with narrow
necks.
-- After heating, alh)w tile
cont_liner to st_*.nd ill tile
microwave oven tk)r a short
ti]ne betk)re removi]lg the
contuine_t
-- Use extrelile C_tre when
inserting a st)oon or ()tiler
utensil imo the (ontaine_t
ii::A_oid heating baby tbod in
glass jars, even with tile lid o/E Make sure all in/hnt
/hod is dloroughly cooked. Stir/t)od to distrit)me tile
heat evenh. Be carefill to prevent scal(ling when
w_rl/ling /t)rl//Hl_ ()r bre_tst
milk. The (ontainer may /vel cooler than tile milk really is. Alwa_t'_ test the milk heir)re/eeding tile
hal )_r.
i;i;Don't (te/i'ost/i'ozen
beverages in narrow-necked boules (espe(ially
(arbonated beverages). E_en if tile container is
o])ened, 1)ressm:e can build ut). This can (raise tile
container to burst, 1)ossibly resulting in iqiuvy.
ii:;Itot /oo(ts and steam (an
cause bm:ns. Be careflll
WlleI/ opening ;-uly
containers of hot tt)o(I, in(luding t)op_ orn bags,
(()()king pouches and boxes. To t)revent t)ossible
illjm T, direct steam _r_' /i:om hands and/h(e.
i;i;Do not overcook t)otatoes.
They could dehydrate and (at(h fire, (ausing damage
to your o_en.
i;i;Cook meat and poultr}
thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAl,
tenq)eratm:e of 160°F and poultt +}to at least an
INTERNAl teml)eramre of 180°E Cooking to these
teml)erat iires llSllally protects against /ood-
borne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
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Make sure all cookware used in yore" microwa_ e oven is
suitable lk)r microwa_ing. Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups, cllstard cllps, t)otter_ or china
dinn(rware which do(s not ha_e metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be used. Sore( cookwar( is
lallek d "suital/le lot microwaving."
N If you are not sure if a dish
is mierowave-sa/i,, use dlis test: Place ill the oven both
the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cut) filled with 1 cu l) of watetmset tile
measm:ing cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave
30-45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used/i)r microwaving. If tile dish remains cool
and only tlle wateY ill the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-sale.
i;i;If you use a meat
thermometer while (()()king, make sure it is
saJ(' t()r IIse ill H/i(rowave ovel/s.
_? Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled t)at)er
towels, napkins and waxed t)aper can contain metal flecks which mm cause
arcing or ignite. Pat)er prod uets containing nvlon
or talon filaments should be avoided, as they ma_ also ignite.
_: Sol//e stvl'o/();-illl tl';-ivs
(like dlose dlat mea{ is t)a(kaged on) have a thin
strip of metal emt)edded ill the t)ottom. When
IIIi(IX)W;-IV,_'d, the lIl('tal (all
burll tile floor of tile ovell or ignite a t)at)er towel.
_} I)o not use tile lili(row_lve
tO (IT _} I/evvst)at)el's.
N Not all plastic wrap is
suitable/or use ill microwave ovens. Check
die package/i)r t)roper use.
_!}Paper towels, waxed 1)aper
and plastic wrap can be
used to cover dishes ill order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent t)las{ic wrap
so steam can escape.
+_} (',ookware l//Wv" t)econ/e hot
because o/heat mms/i'rred fl:om tile heated too(t. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle tile (ookware.
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+_?"Boilal)le" cooking pouches
and tightly closed t)las6c bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as dire(ted b_ t)aekage. If they are not,
t)lasue (ould burst during or imme(tiamlv alter
cooking, t)ossibly resulting in i_iury. Also, plastic
storage containers should be at least tmrtially
uncovered t)e(ause they torm a tight seal. When
looking with containers tightly co_ered with t)lastic
wYat) , Fel//OVe eoveril/g
eareflfilv and direct steam away t_:om hands and fi_ce.
_: Llse loll only as directed in
this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in loll
u:ms less than 3/4" high; remove the top loll eo_er
and return the tray to the box. When using/i)il in the
microwave ovetl, kee t) the foil at least 1" awm/i'om
the sides of the oven.
ii::Plastic cookware - Plastic
cookware designed fi)r microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used (arefl_lh. E_en microwave-
sa/i' plastic may not t)e as
tolerant Of overcooking
conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if sut)jected to short t)eriods of
over(ooking. In h)nger ext)ostlreS to overcookillg,
the/ood and cookware (ould ignite.
Follow thoso ouidolinos:
Use microwaxe-safe t)last cs only an(
use them in strict eomt)lianee with
the eook\_ aFe lllal//l/_tc| IIY(W_S
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I)o not mierowaxe
el/it)t" }' (ol/t_'tillel?s.
:13'!Do.(,t t,e n it,hild :e ,
to use t)lasue (ookware \vithom comt)lete
supervision.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded, h_, the event of all electrical short circuit, grounding- reduces the risk of (lectric shock by
llroviding - un escupe wire lot the (lectric curr(nt.
This >tppliance is equipped with a l)ow(r cord l'Lu_,ing u grounding wire with _l grounding plug. The plug must be
l/lugged into _m outlet th>u is i/roi/(rly inst_dled _md grounded.
Consult u qualified ele( tri(iun or s(rvi('e teclmi(iui] il th( grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the ai/l/liance is l)rOl)( rly grom]ded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall omlet, it is yore: personal resl)onsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a ln'Ol/erly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do I/or/l]l(lel? any (il?c/ll//stall( es (lit o17 rei/love the third
(gr(mnd) prong fl:om the pow(r cord.
Do not use >m _(l>q_ter plug with this >q_lllium'e.
Do not use un extension cord with this al/plium'e. I1 tile power cord is too short, have a qualitied el(ctrieian or service
technician install an outlet near tile appliance.
For best operadon, plug this al)pliance into its own el(etrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fl_se or tripping
of circuit l/reaker.
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THEVENTFAN
The tml will operate automatically under certain condi6ons
(see Automatic Fan teature). Take care to prevem the starting
and spreading of accidemal cooking fres while tile veil| t_lll is in use.
ii::Clean tile mlderside of die microwave often, l)o n()t allow
grease to build ut> on tile microwave or the/hn tilte_
ii::[n tile e_em of a grease fre on the sur/ace units below tile
microw_o..e oven, smother a/lalllillg [)all Oil tile stlrl_€e tlllit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or
a/lat tl?_.
i_i;Use care when cleaning tile veto/ira filter. Corrosi_v cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage tile tilte_
N When preparing flaming/oods under tile microwave, turn
the/hn on.
ii::Never leave surthce milts beneath your nlicrowave oven
unattended at high he_t settings. Boilovers (m_se sn/oking and greasy spillovers thin 1raft ignite mid spread if the
n/icrowa_e veto /an is operming. "Ik>minimize autoln_tic tml operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat
on sm:tilce units only when ne< essarv.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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OPTIONALKITS
Filler Panel Kits JX52WH- White
JX52BL - Black JX52CT- Bisque
When rel)l_cing _ 36" rmlge hood,/ilh'r panel kits fill in the additioHal width to provide a €ustom built-in appearan€e.
For installation between cabinets only; not ff)r en(l-ot2cabinet installation. Each kit comains two 3"-wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800Series models) JX81H- Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit {2000Series models)
Filter kits are used _r_l_'_l t_l_' llli(row_lve OVell (_1]11/0| be v('l/ted
iO the Olltsi(Ie.
A_ailable at extra cost fi'om your GE supplier.
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Aboutthefeaturesofyour microwaveoven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Featuresof the Oven
O Door Handle. Pull to open
the door. The door must
be securely latched Jar tl/e mict'o_+avc to ot)et_te.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
S(1;('('n ;_lll/)ws ( ooking to
1)1' Vi('W('(| while kccl)ing
IIIiCI'OWOV('S conIined ill
the ()_ell.
_ Active Vent (on some
models). The _ent door
SWil/gN op('n wh('n till'
Jill/ ol)era[es _tlld €loses when die tim shuts oJtl
O Shelf. Lets you microwave
sc\eral [()o(ts _t[ once. Food microwm es best
\qlen placed dir(,ctlv on
the turntable.
O Touch ControIPanel Display.
0 Cooktop Light.
O Grease Filter.
O Removable Turntable.
Turntable _md sul)l)ort
using till' o\cn. The
ttu:nt:able 1rim' be t'emo_'d tbr cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate is located on the inside wail of the microwave, or on the upper left front behind the dooc Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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Aboutthefeatures of yourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave bytime, with the sensor features or with the auto features.
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CookingControls
O Timeand AutoFeatures
Press Enter
TIME COOKI & II Amountof cookingtime Pressonceor twice
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amountof defrostingtime
Presstwice
CUSTOM (onsome models) Followdisplayed instructions EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Powerlevel 1-10
AUTO/TIME DEFROST Foodweight
Pressonce upto 6 Ibs. 1 lb. QUICKDEFROST Starts immediately!
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O Sensor Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/lesstime BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/lesstime POTATO Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
VEGETABLE Startsimmediately!
Pressonce(freshvegetables) more/lesstime Presstwice (frozenvegetables) more/lesstime
Pressthreetimes (cannedvegetables) more/lesstime
CHICKEN/FISH(onsomemodels) Starts immediately! more/lesstime
Pressonce(chickenpieces) Presstwice (fish)
(onsomemodels)
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How to Change the Power Level
The power level may
be entered or (hanged innnediatelv atter
entering tile/('ature tinle tot TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS
COOK or ADD 30 SEC.
The t)oweF hweI may also be changed during
time cotmtdown.
:>'" * ) S
++_'I++l _e, s TIME COOKor
sele(t Time Defrost.
++ P _ss POWER LEVEL
le'_el 1-1 l).
X_triable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cookill}g ++Wh( ])owe1? lexels on the l/li(l?OWa'_e o_en c}tn t)e ( OIl/t)}tYed to the StlYt_l(( tlllits on }t F}tnge+
tIigh (power level 10) or tull power is the/ilstest
way to cook and g+ves you 100% power. Each t}ower
level gives you microwave energ-y a certain percem of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energ-y 70% ot tile tin/e. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) vail (ook faster but tood may
need more fi:equent stirring, rotating or tm:ning
over. Most cooking v¢ill 1)e done on } ]igh (t)ovcer
le'_el 10). A 1Ovvrel7setting will cook nlore e'_enl}' and need less stirring or rotating of the tood.
Some/oods ma} have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of tile lower settings is used. Llse a lower power level when cooking/oods that have a tendency to boil ovec such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest lleriods (when tile microwave energ} Qcles o/t) give time tot tile/ood to "equalize" or transti'r heat to tile inside of tile tood. All example of this is shown with power level 3--the deti'ost cycle. If microwaxe energy did not cycle oil, the outside of
tile/ood would cook be/ore tile inside was de/i'osted.
Itere are some examples of uses tor various power levels:
Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegembh's, boiling
liquids.
Med-High7 (',emle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medimn 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such
as stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low2or3 De/i'osting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping/ood warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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Aboutthetimefeatures.
Time Cook /
,\llo_s _o/l 10 illi(rowa_e for _'tl/} lillle /t l) lo
99 minutes and 99 s((onds.
Power lexel 10 ([tigh) is _/ oma i( _ ly sel, lml ?_'ou in_}. chmlge it li)r more fl(xibilit\..
Y(m m m open the door d m:ing TIME COOK to
check the li)o(t. Clos( the door _md l)r(ss STARTto resume cooking.
Pr( ss TIME COOK.
t'ull t)owei'\ (Press
POWER LEVEL.
S(,h,(-t _ desired t)owel" level 1-10.)
...... Press START
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I,(ts you eh_mge pow(r h'vels mHom_ticMly dm'ing cooking. Her( 's how to do it:
P ess TIME COOK
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Enter _he first (ook time.
....... l)o_er. (Press POWER LEVEL. S(lecl a desired
power lex(1 1-10.)
P ess TIME COOK again.
El/leT lhe se(ol/d (ook li_//e.
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...............l)o_er. (Press POWER LEVEL. S(lec_ a po_er
level 1-10.)
Press START
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