GE SES0732DN1WW, SES0732DN1BB Owner’s Manual

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700 watts
model SES0732
Safetg Instructions .............. 2-5
Operating Instructions
Features ................................ 6
Quick Start ............................. 6
Changing Power Levels ................. 7
Convenience Features .............. !0,!!
Auto Feature .......................... !!
Other Features ........................ 12
Helpful Information
Microwave Terms ...................... 13
Care and Cleaning .................. !3,!4
If Something Goes Wrong .............. 14
Things That Are Normal ................ 14
Microwave Oven Warrantg ..... !5
Consumer Support ....... back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
For gour safetg, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent propertg damage, personal injurg 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 energ 9 It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safet 9 interlocks
Do Not Place an 9 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 isparticularl 9 important that the oven door close properl9 and that there isno damage to the:
1 door (bent),
2 hinges and latches (brokenor loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired b9 angone except properl 9 qualified service personnel
WARNING!
Toreduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposureto excessivemicrowave energy:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thismicrowave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energg" above
This appliance must be grounded Connect onlg to properlg
rounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section on page/4
Install or locate this appliance onl 9 in accordance with the
provided Installation Instructions
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 angthing directl 9 on top of the microwave oven
surface when the oven is in operation
Use this appliance onl9 for its intended use as described inthis manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specificall 9 designed to heat, dr 9 or cook food and is not intended for laborator 9 or industrial use
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properl 9 or if it has been damaged or dropped
Do not cover or block an9 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 awag 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 cavitg:
- Do not overcook food Carefull 9 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
Seedoor surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual
GE does not support an9 servicing of the microwave We strongl 9
recommend that 9ou do not attempt to service the microwave 9ourself
As with an 9 appliance, close supervision is necessar 9 when used b9 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT
MICROWAVING
ARCING
If gou see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused bg:
° Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ° Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ° Metal, such as twist-ties, poultrg pins or gold-rimmed dishes,
in the microwave.
Recgcled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
FOODS
Do not pop popcorn in gour microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessorg or unless gou use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closedjars-are able to explode and should not be heated
in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injurg.
Do not boil eggs ina microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause itto burst, possiblg 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 begond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not alwags 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
Toreduce the riskof 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 babg food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Hake
sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Becareful 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 (especiallg carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possiblg resulting in injurg.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Becareful when opening ang containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injurg, direct steam awag
from hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes. Theg could dehgdrate and catch fire, causing damage to gour oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°Fand poultrg to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 180°RCooking to these temperatures usuallg protects against
foodborne illness.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Hake sureall cookwareused in gour microwaveovenis suitable
for microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles, cookingdishes,measuringcups,custard cups,pottery or china dinnerwarewhich doesnot have metallictrim or glazewith ametallicsheencan be used.Somecookwareis labeled"suitablefor microwaving."
If gou are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish gou are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with i 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 onlg the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
If gou use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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 (likethose that meat ispackaged 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.
Papertowels, 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.
Usefoil only as directed in this manual, TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 5//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 ]_"away from
the sides of the oven.
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, Ensurepropergroundexists
grounding reduces the risk of electric beforeuse. shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. This appliance isequipped 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.
PREFERREDMETHOD
Plasticcookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful,but should be used carefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic may not be astolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. Inlonger exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1 Usemicrowave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations.
2 Donot microwave empty containers. 3 Donot permit children to use plastic cookware without
complete supervision.
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ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequentlg.
Becauseof 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 CONNECTIONmay be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a ULlisted 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.
(Adapterplugsnot permittedin Canada}
Alignlarge
TEMPORARY andfirmconnection METHOD beforeuse.
CAUTION:Attaching the adapter ground terminal
to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw ismetal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.
You should have thecircuit checked by a qualified electricianto make sure the receptacle isproperly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. Ifthis is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Shouldthis happen, DO NOT
USEthe appliance until aproper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will bedisconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug inthese situations becausefrequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should havethe two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding)receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
EXTENSION CORDS
Ashort power supply cord is providedto reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extensioncords may be used if you are careful in using them. Ifan extension cordis used-
] Themarked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
asgreat asthe electrical rating of the appliance;
2 Theextension cord must be agrounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slotoutlet;
S Theextension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where itcan be pulledon by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you usean 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.
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