GE SpacemakerXL JVM1450, SpacemakerXL JVM1451 Owner's Manual

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SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Model:

950 Watts

JVM1450 JVM1451

Helpful Information

Oven Shelf 31 Care and Cleaning 34

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service 39 GE Service Numbers 42 Warranty Back Cover

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

GE Appliances

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy 2

Special Notes About Microwaving 6

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 24 Other Features 26

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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:

door (bent)

hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

door seals and sealing surfaces.

The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave. That’s important, because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time.

Welcome

Write down the model and serial numbers here.

They are on a label inside the oven.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual. You will need it to obtain service under warranty.

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help you

800.626.2000

Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual.

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly.

If you received a damaged oven...

immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled “If Something Goes Wrong” before calling. This section helps you solve common problems that might occur.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back of this manual. Or call the GE Answer Center® at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Start Here!…Before using your Microwave

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections.

WARNING

• Read and follow the

specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2.

• This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 10.

• Do not mount this

appliance over a sink.

• Install or locate this

appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

• This over-the-range oven

was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches. 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.

• 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.

This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

• Do not store this

appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

• Keep power cord away

from heated surfaces.

• Do not immerse power

cord or plug in water.

• To reduce the risk of fire

in the oven cavity:

— Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance if 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

should 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.

• This appliance should

be serviced only 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• The metal shelf not

installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall.

• 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 goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels

containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

ARCING

• 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—will 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.

FOODS

• 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 or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

• Spontaneous boiling—

Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven, allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrownecked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.

• Don’t defrost frozen

beverages in narrownecked 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.

• When cooking pork,

follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

SAFETY FACT

SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and

other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.

Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.

To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

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 ther-

mometer while cooking, 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.

• 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.

MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE

How to test for a microwavesafe dish.

• Use foil only as directed

in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4

² 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 inch away from the sides of the oven.

• Plastic cookware—Plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwavesafe 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:

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.

The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). 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 flaming foods

under the microwave, turn the vent fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

• 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.

THE VENT FAN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS

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.

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 outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Filler Panel Kits JX40WH or JX46WH—White JX41 or JX46BL—Black JX40ALor JX46AL—Almond

When replacing a 36² or

42² range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.

For installation between cabinets only; not for endof-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3²-wide filler panels. Two kits are needed for a 42² opening.

Filter Kits JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside.

Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS—Stainless Steel

When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills in the area between the microwave and the range left by the Hi/Low model.

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Optional Kits

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

1 Door Handle.

Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate.

2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal

Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

4 Shelf.

Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor or turntable.

5 Touch Control Panel

Display.

6 Cooktop Lights. 7 Grease Filters.

8 Removable Turntable.

Turntable and support

must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

9 Convenience Guide. NOTE:

Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Features

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950 Watts

Time Features

Time Cooking

Press Enter

TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time. DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time. EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10. ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!

Quick Start

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

You can microwave by time, temperature, or with the convenience features.

Convenience Features

Press Enter Option

BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings COOK Food type1–9 + weight SNACKS Snack type 1–6 number/weight DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight

(Press once)

2 3

Sensor Features

Press Enter Option

REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time. POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time.

HELP

Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips.

GUIDE ONMICROWAVE

Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.

GUIDES IN BOOK

• Cooking

• Time Defrost

• Reheat

• Snacks

Operating Instructions

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most cooking will be done on High (power level

10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.

Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food

to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3— the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

Power Level Best Uses High 10

Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

Med-High 7

Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5

Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3

Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1

Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter.

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.

1 Press TIME COOK or

select Time Defrost.

2 Enter cooking or

defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power

level 1–10. 5 Press START.

Changing Power Levels

Time Features

Time Cook I

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.

You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.

Time Cook II

Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

Press TIME COOK.

Enter the first cook time.

Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.)

Press TIME COOK again.

Enter the second cook time.

Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a power level 1–10.)

Press START.

At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.

1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level

if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.)

4 Press START.

Time Cook

Operating Instructions

Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II

NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,

Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)

(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of

time. (Turntable should be turned off.)

(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. chopped)

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Cabbage

(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

(about 2 lbs.) water.

(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Corn

(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if

corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (Turntable should be turned off.)

(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

per ear Rearrange after half of time.

(Turntable should be turned off.)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled

9 to 12 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes

9 to 12 min.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in

white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir

after half of time.

(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. (frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

chopped water. and leaf)

Squash

(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. and yellow)

(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous butternut)

(about 1 lb. each)

membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-sidedown. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. (Turntable should be turned off.)

Operating Instructions

Time Features

Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.

Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may change this for more flexibility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time. However, they will need more frequent attention than usual.

Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir food frequently.

At one half of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. At this time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This sound is normal when the oven is not operating at High power.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or

plastic can be defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

• Family-size, prepackaged

frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

• Foods that spoil easily,

such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

• For more even defrosting

of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost.

• Be sure large meats are

completely defrosted before cooking.

• When defrosted, food

should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.

1 Press DEFROST

AUTO/TIME twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when

the oven signals. 5 Press START.

(Auto Defrost explained

in the section on

Convenience Features.)

Time Defrost

Defrosting Guide

Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls

(1 piece) 1 min.

Sweet rolls

(approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.

Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen

(1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.

Shellfish, small pieces

(1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and

break up after half the time.

Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2

3 to 6 min.

(10-oz. package)

Meat Bacon

(1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let

stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Franks

(1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.

Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Ground meat

(1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

12 to 16 min. Use power level 1. per lb.

Steaks, chops and cutlets

5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield

warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer

15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap

cut up

(21⁄2to 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When

finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole

17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half

⁄2to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.

Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breastper lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time.

Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Turkey breast

(4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-

per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over

and shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Operating Instructions

Time Features

You can use this feature two ways:

• It will add 30 seconds to

the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.

• It can be used as a quick

way to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

Add 30 Seconds

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.

Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.

Express Cook

Convenience Features

The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage.

Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts immediately.

The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

Beverage

1 Bread, rolls, muffins

1 to 4

2 Sandwiches

1 to 2

3 Pizza (leftover slices)

1 to 4

4 Dessert toppings

1 to 4

5 Soup

8 to 40 oz.

6 Cheese dip

4 to 16 oz.

Food Type Quantity or Weight

Snacks Guide

The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods.

Press SNACKS.

Select snack type 1–6 (see the Snacks Guide below).

Enter the number of items or the food weight in ounces.

Press START.

Hint:

You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time.

Snacks

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods.

Press COOK.

Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below).

Enter weight in ounces.

Press START.

Hint:

Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time.

Cook

1 Canned Vegetables

4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

2 Frozen Vegetables

4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

3 Fresh Vegetables

4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

4 Potatoes

8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on

oven floor or turntable.

5 Fish

4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover

with vented plastic wrap or wax paper.

6 Chicken Pieces

4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover

with vented plastic wrap.

7 Ground Meat

8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat

(beef, pork, turkey)

into dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Drain and stir at signal.

8 Bacon

2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.

Cover each layer with a paper towel.

9 Pizza

4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to prepare

(frozen, microwaveable)

pizza for microwaving.

Food Type Weight Comments

Cook Guide

Auto Defrost

The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.

Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.

There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.

• Remove meat from

package and place on microwave-safe dish.

• Twice during defrost, the

oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

• After defrosting, most

meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Weight of Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces (tenths of

a pound)

1–2 .1

3 .2

4–5 .3

6–7 .4

8 .5

9–10 .6

11 .7

12–13 .8

14–15 .9

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1 Press DEFROST

AUTO/TIME once.

2 Using the Conversion

Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).

3 Press START.

(Time Defrost is explained in the Time Features section.)

Guide

Operating Instructions

Sensor Features

How to Change the Automatic Settings

To reduce time by 10%: Press

after the feature pad.

To add 10% to cooking time: Press

after the

feature pad.

How to Use the Reheat Feature 1

Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT. The oven starts immediately.

The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately.

After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. If food is not hot enough, use Time Cook to reheat for more time. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot.

Some Foods Not Recommended For Use With Reheat

It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:

• Bread products.

• Foods that must be

reheated uncovered.

• Foods that need to be

stirred or rotated.

• Foods calling for a dry

look or crisp surface after reheating.

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature.

Reheat

(less time) (more time)

For reheating single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.

How to Use the Popcorn Feature

Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than

1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.

Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.

If you open the door while “POPCORN” is displayed “SENSOR ERROR” will appear. Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic popping time.

To add time:

After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds.

Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time).

To subtract time:

After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.

Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn.

Popcorn

(less time) (more time)

Use only with prepackaged

microwave popcorn weighing

1.75 to 3.5 ounces.

Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad.

Help

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.

Cooking Complete Reminder

Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving.

Press CLOCK.

Enter time of day.

Select AM or PM.

Press START or CLOCK.

Clock

The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.

Scroll Speed

To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about three seconds.

To redisplay the clock, repeat.

Display On/Off

Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours.

Press DELAY START.

Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)

Select AM or PM.

Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II.

Press START.

The Delay Start time will be displayed plus “DS.” The oven will automatically start at the delayed time.

The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK.

Delay Start

Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.

Start/Pause

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later.

Press REMINDER.

Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)

Select AM or PM.

Press REMINDER. When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER to turn it off. The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER.

NOTE:

The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder before it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit.

Reminder

Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

Press TIMER ON/OFF.

Enter time you want to count down.

Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.

When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF.

NOTE:

The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating.

Timer On/Off

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking.

Press VENT FAN once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off.

Vent Fan

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an “L” will be displayed to the extreme right.

Child Lock-Out

An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on at low speed if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.

Automatic Fan

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off.

Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching

the turntable during and after cooking.

Turntable

Operating Instructions

Other Features Your Model May Have

Press to turn the surface light on or off.

On some models, there is a night light option.

Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off.

Surface Light

The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.

Beeper Volume

You can set the night light to turn on and off automatically at any time you want.

Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.

Enter the time you want the light to turn on. Select AM or PM.

Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again and enter the time you want the light to turn off. Select AM or PM.

Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.

NITE will stay lit to remind you that the feature is set. You can review the Auto Nite Light settings by pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT.

To erase your settings and turn off the automatic feature, press AUTO NITE LIGHT, then 0.

Auto Nite Light

Helpful Information

Two-Position Shelf

How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving

Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position.

For best cooking results, remove the shelf unless you are cooking on two levels.

The lower position provides a flat surface for placing dishes that may tilt if placed on the turntable.

The lower position also allows you to place 2 dishes side-by-side. This is helpful for casseroles or other cookware that may be too tall to cook on two levels.

The upper position gives you the option to reheat or cook more than one dish of food at the same time.

• Make sure the shelf is

positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing.

• Do not use a

microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat.

• Do not cook with the

shelf on the microwave floor. This could damage the microwave.

• Use pot holders when

handling the shelf—it may be hot.

• Do not use the shelf

when cooking popcorn.

Microwaving with the Shelf

For best results

Uneven results

2-level cooking

• To cook on 2 levels

• To cook 2 dishes on the

lower level:

Double the cooking time.

Switch places after 1/2 the time and give dishes 1/2 turn. (Place dense foods, or those that require a longer cook time, on the shelf first.)

• To reheat on 2 levels

• To reheat 2 dishes on the

lower level:

Multiply reheat time by 1

/2.

Switch places after 1/2 the time.

Cooking and Reheating

Switch places after 1/2 time.

Helpful Information

Two-Position Shelf

Microwave Terms

Arcing

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the

microwave walls.

• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like

antennas).

• metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

Covering

Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.

Shielding

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Standing Time

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Venting

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

Term Definition

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning

Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.

Helpful Hints

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.

Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.

Shelf

Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.

Do not clean in a selfcleaning oven.

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How to Clean the Inside

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

Control Panel and Door

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.

Door Surface

It’s 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.

Bottom

Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.

Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.

How to Clean the Outside

Helpful Information

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover.

Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by gently turning.

Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven.

Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier.

Cooktop Light/ Night Light

To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

Next, remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secures the light housing.

Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven.

Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier.

Oven Light

REMOVE SCREWS

The Exhaust Feature

The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters.

Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter.

The Vent Fan

Charcoal Filter

(on some models)

Reusable Grease Filters

(on all models)

The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave.

For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used. The grease filters should be cleaned once a month, or as needed.

Reusable Grease Filters

To remove, slide it to the rear using the tab. Pull it down and out.

To clean the grease filter,

soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.

Rinse, shake and let it dry before replacing.

To replace, slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening. Pull up and to the front to lock into place.

Removing and Cleaning the Filter

Helpful Information

The Exhaust Feature

If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors.

The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).

The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier.

Charcoal Filter (on some models)

To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place. Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it.

To Remove Charcoal Filter

Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille.

To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter.

Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screws.

To Install Charcoal Filter

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

Oven will not start

Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used

“LOCKED” appears on display

You hear an unusual, low-tone beep

Problem Possible Cause What to Do

A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug

it back in.

Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the

into wall outlet. oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.

The cooktop light is • This is normal.

located below the oven floor. When the light is on, the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm.

The control has been • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for

locked. about 3 seconds to unlock the control.

You have tried to start

• Start over and enter a valid time

the Reminder without

day.

a valid time of day.

You have tried to start

• Start over and enter a valid time

the Auto Nite Light

day.

without a valid time of day entered for the on-time and off-time.

You have tried to change

• Many of the oven’s features are preset

the

power level when it is

and

cannot be changed.

not allowed.

• Steam or vapor escaping

from around the door.

• Light reflection around

door or outer case.

• Dimming oven light and

change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.

• Dull thumping sound

while oven is operating.

• TV-radio interference

might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

Things That Are Normal

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

Notes

800.626.2000

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

GE Answer Center

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

We provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out— so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

In-Home Repair Service

800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC

(800-833-4322)

GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.

For Customers With Special Needs

GE Service Numbers

We’ll Be There!

800-626-2224

With a service contract GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Service Contracts

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.)

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Parts and Accessories

If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

First,

contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.

Next,

if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Consumer Relations GE Appliances Louisville, KY 40225

Finally,

if your problem is

still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

Further Service

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any part of the microwave

oven that fails because of a manufacturing

defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through the tenth year from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care® servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY

What Is Covered

What Is Not Covered

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

• Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

Read your Owner’s Manual.

If you then

have any questions about

operating the

product,

please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

•

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting

of circuit breakers.

• Failure of the product if it is misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

• Damage to product caused by accident,

fire, floods or acts of God.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 4022

Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.

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