GE SES0732 User Manual
microwave
oven
700 watts
model SES0732
GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Operating Instructions
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changing Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Helpful Information
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
If Something Goes Wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Things That Are Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Microwave Oven Warranty . . . . . 15
Consumer Support . . . . . . . back cover
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed
to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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.
Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury
to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following:
• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 4.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided Installation Instructions.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
• Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or
more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
surface when the oven is in operation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• 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.
— If materials inside 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.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning
section(s) of this manual.
• GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. We strongly
recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave
yourself.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used
by children.
• This appliance shall not be installed less than 36″ above the floor
to the bottom of the product. A minimum spacing of 3″ must be
maintained between the microwave oven and the sidewalls.
• This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT
MICROWAVING
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:
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• 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.
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.
• 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. Such use of the microwave oven could result
in injury.
• 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.
SAFETY FACT
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.
— 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.
• 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.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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 1 minute 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.
• If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe
for use in microwave ovens.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT
MICROWAVING (cont.)
• 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.
• Do not use the microwave 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. 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.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags 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. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil
cover and return the tray to the box. 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:
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty containers.
3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without
complete supervision.
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 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.
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.
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.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet
to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Ensure proper ground exists
before use.
PREFERRED METHOD
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
adapter plug. However, if you still
elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most
local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal
to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless
the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle
is grounded through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the
adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal
is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT
USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a
three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower
sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
NOTICE—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.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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