You can find them on a label when
the door is open.
MFL5700700149-40586-1 06-09 JR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
hen using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Safety Instructions
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door
open, since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy
section above.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the GroundingInstructions section on page 6.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
This microwave oven is ULlisted for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when
paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper
or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
— Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in
a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you
use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges
no wider than 36.″ 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 Service or an
authorized service agent using a power cord available
from General Electric.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
Use this appliance only for 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, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession
on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use Cook Time for additional
cooking time.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven
thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal
and mercury in these thermometers could cause
rcing and possible damage to the oven. Do not use
a
a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless
the thermometer is designed or recommended
for use in the microwave oven.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off
the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
Do not store any materials, other than our recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
WARNING!
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode
and should not be heated in this microwave oven.
uch use of the microwave oven could result in injury.
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It is important to keep the area clean where the door
seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press the Clear/Off pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
The metal rack not installed correctly so it touches
the microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins
or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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WARNING!
FOODS
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use
in microwave ovens.
Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will
build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
Operating the microwave with no food inside for
more than a minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the
heat around the magnetron and can shorten
the life of the oven.
Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes,
hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced
to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Superheated water
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. This could result in very
hot liquids suddenly boiling over when the container
is disturbed or a spoon or other utensil is inserted
into the liquid.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil more rapidly than foods containing less
moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Careand cleaning of the oven section for instructions
on how to clean the inside of the oven.
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming
formula. The container may feel cooler than
the formula really is. Always test the formula
before feeding the baby.
Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even
if the container is opened, pressure can build up.
This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
when opening any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To
prevent possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could 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°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
— Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
— After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Safety Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated
and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled
“suitable for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if a dish
is microwave-safe, use this
test: Place in the oven both
the dish you are testing
and a glass measuring cup
filled with 1 cup of water—
set the measuring cup
either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45
seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should
not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave oven because
they increase the risk of electric shock and could
cause a fire.
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching
the floor, turntable and walls during and after
cooking.
If you use a meat thermometer while microwaving,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they may also
ignite.
Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
Use of the rack accessory:
— Remove the rack from the oven when not in use.
— Use pot holders when handling the rack and
cookware. They may be hot.
— Be sure that the rack is positioned properly inside
the oven to prevent product damage.
— Do not cover the rack or any part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the microwave oven.
How to test for
a microwave-safe dish.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package for proper use.
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can
be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering while microwaving. Be sure
to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
When microwaving “boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags, they should be slit,
pierced or vented as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or immediately
after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers should be at least
partially uncovered because they form a tight seal.
When cooking with containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct
steam away from hands and face.
Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using
foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″
away from the sides of the oven.
Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
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2
3
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Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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WARNING!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by
Ensure proper ground exists
before use.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical circuit to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
THE VENT FAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (see Vent Fan section). Take care to
prevent the starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.
Clean the underside of the microwave often.
Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave
or the fan filters.
In the event of a grease fire on the surface units
below the microwave oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surface unit by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filters.
When preparing flaming foods under
the microwave oven, turn the fan on.
Never leave surface units beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is
operating. To minimize automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized cookware and use high heat
on surface units only when necessary.
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PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from
electronic products, including microwaves. However,
patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their
physicians if they have concerns.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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Optional kits
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
JX52WH—White
JX52BL—Black
When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits
fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in
appearance.
For installation between cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains
two 3″ wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
JX81D—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when
the oven cannot be
vented to the outside.
Available at extra cost
from your GEsupplier.
See the back cover for
ordering by phone or
at GEAppliances.com.
JX40, JX41
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About the features of your oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes
of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
Features of the Oven
Door Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in the oven.
Control Panel.
Metal Rack.
Turntable. The turntable rotates in both
directions to help cook food more evenly.
Do not operate the microwave oven without
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the turntable in place.
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Vent Grille.
Cooktop/Countertop Light.
Model and Serial Number Plate.
Cooking Guide.
Hub.
Support.
Shaft.
About the control panel.GEAppliances.com
Soften
Melt
Cook
Auto
Defrost
Reheat
Time
Defrost
Popcorn
Quick
Defrost
Chicken
Hold
Warm
Add 30
Seconds
Settings
Clock
Timer
Time
Cook
Power
Level
More
Less
Start
Enter
Clear
Off
Vent
On/Off
Vent
Speed
TurnTable
Light
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features.
Cooking Controls
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Soften. Touch this pad to soften butter,
ice cream, cream cheese and frozen juice.
Cook. Touch this pad to cook baked potatoes,
vegetable casseroles, rice and frozen entrées.
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long
to cook depending on the amount of humidity
coming from the food.
Reheat. Touch this pad to reheat pizza, dinner
plates, soup/sauce and casseroles. The oven’s
sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity
coming from the food.
Popcorn. Touch this pad when popping popcorn
in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will
tell the oven how long to cook depending on the
amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.
Chicken. Touch this pad to cook chicken wings,
chicken nuggets, spicy chicken and Mexican
chicken.
Add 30 Seconds. Touch this pad to add
30 more seconds to the cooking time.
Clock. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
Time Cook. Touch this pad to set
a cooking time.
More. Touch this pad to add ten seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.
Start/Enter. Touch this pad to start a function.
If you open the door after the oven begins to
cook, touch Start/Enter again.
Vent On/Off. Touch this pad to turn the fan
on/off.
Turntable. Touch this pad to turn on and off
the turntable.
Light. Touch this pad to turn the light on high,
low or off.
Vent Speed. Touch this pad to choose one
of 5 fan speeds.
Clear/Off. Touch this pad to stop the oven
or to clear all entries.
Number Pads. Touch number pads to enter
cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.
Less. Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds
of cooking time each time you press it.
Power Level. Touch this pad to select
a cooking power level.
Display. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
setting and cooking functions selected.
Timer. Touch this pad to set the timer.
Settings. Touch this pad to change the oven’s
default setting for sound, clock, display speed
and defrost weight.
Hold Warm. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods warm in your microwave oven for up to
90 minutes.
Quick Defrost. Touch this pad to provide quick
defrost for 1.0 pound of frozen food.
Time Defrost. Touch this pad to defrost most
other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost. Touch this pad to select food type
and defrost food (meat, poultry, fish and bread)
by weight.
Melt. Touch this pad to melt butter/margarine,
chocolate, cheese and marshmallows.
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About microwave oven functions.
Clock
his oven includes a 12-hour clock.
T
xample (setting 8:00 AM):
E
ouch Clock.
T
1
Enter the time by using the number pads.
2
Touch Start/Enter. (Press 1 for AM,
3
2 for PM.)
Touch Start/Enter.
4
Timer
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You can use your microwave oven as a timer.
Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes,
and 99 seconds.
Example (setting 3 minutes):
Touch Timer.
1
Enter the time by using the number pads.
2
Touch Start/Enter. When the time is over,
3
you will hear beeps and END will display.
Vent Fan
The fan moves steam and other vapors from
the cooking surface. There are five speeds.
Example (setting Level 4):
Touch Vent On/Off. This shows the last
1
level until you select the fan speed level.
Touch Vent Speed until LEVEL 4 appears
2
in the display.
NOTE: If the temperature from the range
or cooktop below the microwave oven gets
too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood
will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4
setting to protect the oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, the Vent On/Off pad will
not turn the fan off.
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Touch Vent On/Off to turn off the fan when
desired.
Light
Touch Light once for bright light, twice
for night light or three times to turn
the light off.
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Child Lock
You may lock the control panel to prevent
the microwave oven from being accidentally
started or used by children.
The Child Lock feature is also useful when
leaning the control panel. Child Lock
c
prevents accidental programming when
wiping the control panel.
To set Child Lock:
Touch Clear/Off.
1
Touch and hold Start/Enter more
2
than 4 seconds. LOCKED will appear in
the display window and two beeps will
sound.
To cancel Child Lock:
Touch and hold Start/Enter more than
4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and two
beeps will sound.
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Hold Warm
You can keep cooked food warm in your
microwave oven for up to 90 minutes. You
can use Hold Warm by itself or to follow
a cooking cycle automatically.
Touch Hold Warm.
1
Touch Start/Enter.
2
NOTES:
• Hold Warm operates for up to 90 minutes.
• Food cooked covered should be covered
during Hold Warm.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during Hold Warm.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner
plate can be covered during Hold Warm.
To make Hold Warm automatically follow
another cycle:
While you are programming the cooking
instructions, touch Hold Warm before
touching Start/Enter.
Recommended
Food TypeQuantity
Liquid1–2 cups
Dry5–10 oz.
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• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will
hear two beeps and Hold Warm will appear
in the oven display.
• You can set Hold Warm to follow AutoDefrost or multi-cycle cooking.
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About microwave oven functions.
Settings
You can change the default values for beep
sound, clock, display speed and defrost
weight.
See the following chart for more information:
No.FunctionNo.Result
1Beep ON/Off1Sound ON
control2Sound OFF
2Clock display1Clock ON
control2Clock OFF
3Display1Slow Speed
4Defrost weight1lbs.
mode selected2kg.
Example (changing defrost weight mode
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from lbs. to kg.):
Touch Settings.
1
2Normal Speed
3Fast Speed
Touch 4.
2
Touch 2.
3
More/Less
By using the More or Less pads, all of the
preprogrammed cook and time cook features
can be adjusted to cook food for a longer
or shorter time.
Touching More will add 10 seconds of
cooking time each time you press it. Touching
Less will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time
each time you press it.
Cooking at High Power Levels
Example (cooking food for 8 minutes,
30 seconds at 100% power):
Enter the cook time.
1
Touch Start/Enter.
2
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When the cook time is over, four beeps will
sound and COOK END will display.
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