GE PEB3228RMSS OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 3

OWNER’S MANUAL

USING THE OVEN

Features .............................................................7

Controls ..............................................................8

Time and Auto Microwave Features ..... 9-12

Microwave Terms ........................................... 13

CARE AND CLEANING

Inside ................................................................14

Outside ............................................................. 14

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 15

WARRANTY ............................................ 16

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .......... 17

CONSUMER SUPPORT .................... 19

PEB3228 Series

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Model # _____________

Serial # _________________

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OVER THE RANGE

MICROWAVE OVEN

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label inside the oven.

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We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances

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can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them.

Consumer Support section of this Owner’s Manual. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration

card included in the packing material.

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WARNING

exposure to excessive microwave energy:

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, injury to persons, or

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■ Read all instructions before using this appliance.

■ Read and follow the specic precautions in the

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section on page 6.

■ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is

not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

■ This microwave must only be serviced by qualied service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service

facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

INSTALLATION

■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only

to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.

■ This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over

both gas and electric ranges.

■ This unit is suitable for use above gas or electric cooking equipment, 36” or less wide.

■ 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.

■ Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

■ Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or

counter

■ Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

■ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

■ 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.

■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE CAVITY:

■ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance

when paper, plastic or other combustible materials

are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

■ Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

■ Do not store any materials, other than our recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use. Microwave rack should be removed from oven when not in 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.

■ Do not operate the microwave feature without food in the oven.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS:

■ Be careful when opening containers of hot food. Use

pot holders and direct steam away from face and hands.

■ Vent, pierce, or slit containers, pouches, or plastic

bags to prevent build-up of pressure.

■ Be careful when touching the turntable, door, racks, or

walls of the oven which may become hot during use.

■ Liquids and certain foods heated in the microwave

oven can present a risk of burn when removing them from the microwave. The potential for a burn is

greater in young children, who should not be allowed

to remove hot items from the microwave.

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WARNING

OPERATING AND CLEANING

■ 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.

■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should

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not be inserted in a microwave/convection oven as they may create a re or risk of electric shock.

■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a

risk of electric shock.

■ Do not use paper products in oven when appliance is operating in any cooking mode except microwave.

■ 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.

■ Do not cover any part of the microwave with metal

foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave 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.

■ 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.in compliance with cookware manufacturers’

recommendations.

■ It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge

or soft cloth. Rinse well.

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SUPER HEATED 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.

- 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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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

— Plug microwave into a grounded 3-prong outlet. — Do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter.

— Do not use an extension cord. 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 providing an escape wire for the

electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a

grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

To prevent risk of electric shock, follow these instructions:

VENT FAN

The fan will operate automatically under certain

conditions. Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking res 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 lters.

■ In the event of a grease re on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a aming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a at tray.

Consult a qualied electrician or service technician

if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

A short power-supply is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over

a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord with

this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualied electrician or service technician install an

outlet near the appliance.

■ Use care when cleaning the vent fan lters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the lters.

■ When preparing aming foods under the microwave,

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.

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.

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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

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face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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 qualied service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for

examination, repair or adjustment.

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