Mabe Canada PEB206C User Manual

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Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6

Operating Instructions

Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16–18

Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8

Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . .13–15

Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .20

Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .21, 22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Owner’s Manual

PEB206C

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them on a label

Microwave Oven

inside the oven.

350A4502P622 29-5599 06-07 ATS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or
to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

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

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

to operate this oven with the door

any object between the oven front face

(c) Do Not Operate

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

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

the oven if it is damaged. It is

be adjusted or repaired by

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy

■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet. See the
section on page 4.

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

■ Be certain to place the front surface of the door
three inches (7.6 cm) or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.

■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any

portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

section above.

Grounding Instructions

■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

■ Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by Mabe Service or an
authorized service agent using a power cord available
from Mabe.

■ 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

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

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

■ Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

■ Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

■ 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 the oven ignite, keep the oven door

closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the

cleaning of the microwave oven

■ This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or adjustment.

■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.

section of this manual.

Care and

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— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on

the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use
cooking time.

Time Cook

for additional

WARNING!

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 gold­rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

FOODS

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■ 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.

■

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.

■ 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 (70°C)
and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F (80°C). Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne
illness.

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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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

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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 (250 mL)—set the measuring
cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave
30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should
not be used for microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

■ If you use a meat thermometer 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.

■ Use foil only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4” (1.9 cm) 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 (2.5 cm) 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:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use

1

them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not microwave empty containers.

2

Do not permit children to use plastic

3

cookware without complete supervision.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

NOTE: Do not use an adapter plug with this
appliance.

—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

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.

We do not recommend using 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.
(See

EXTENSION CORDS

For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

section.)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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—

The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of

1

the appliance;

The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

2

The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where

3

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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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About the features of your microwave oven.

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

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1200 Watts

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Features of the Oven

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7

6

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Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield.

2

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

Convenience Guide.

3

Touch Control Panel Display.

4

Door Latch Release.

5

open door.

Removable Turntable.

6

must

be in place when using the oven. The

turntable may be removed for cleaning.

Removable Turntable Support.

7

support must be in place when using
the oven.

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

Screen allows

Press latch release to

Turntable and support

The turntable

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below
to convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.

For 27” (68.6 cm) installations:

Model Kit

PEB206CDNBB JX2027DMBB
PEB206CSNSS JX2027SMSS
PEB206CDNWW JX2027DMWW

For 30” (76.2 cm) installations:

Model Kit

PEB206CDNBB JX2030DMBB
PEB206CSNSS JX2030SMSS
PEB206CDNWW JX2030DMWW

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About the features of your microwave oven.

You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.

Cooking Controls

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Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Time Features

Press Enter

TIME COOK Amount of cooking time

Press once or twice

DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of defrosting time
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!

Sensor Features and Auto Features

2

Press Enter Options

POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
VEGETABLE Starts immediately! more/less time

Press once (fresh vegetables)
Press twice (frozen vegetables)
Press three times (canned vegetables)

REHEAT Starts immediately!
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
PO TATO Starts immediately! more/less time
CHICKEN/FISH Starts immediately! more/less time

Press once (chicken pieces)
Press twice (fish)

Press Enter

DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight

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About changing the power level.

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The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
time for

1
2
3
4
5

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. Each power
level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time.
microwave energy 70% of the time.

level 3

cooking will be done on

10) which gives you 100% power. A high
setting (10) will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring, rotating or
turning over. 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.

Time CookorExpress Cook

Press

TIME COOK

Enter cooking time.

POWER LEVEL.

Press

Select desired power level 1–10.

Press

START.

is energy 30% of the time. Most

.

Power level 7

High

.

is

Power

(power level

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

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:

High 10:

liquids.

Med-High 7:

poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5:

for stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3:

sauces.

Warm 1:

butter.

Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling

Keeping food warm; softening

—the defrost cycle. If

Gentle cooking of meat and

Slow cooking and tenderizing

Defrosting; simmering; delicate

About the time features.

Time Cook

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

Power level 10 (High)

but you may change it for more flexibility.

Time Cook I

Press

1

Enter cooking time.

2

Change the power level if you don’t

3

want full power. (Press
Select a desired power level 1–10.)

Press

4

You may open the door during
to check the food. Close the door and press

START

to resume cooking.

TIME COOK.

START.

is automatically set,

POWER LEVEL

Time Cook

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
Select a desired power level 1–10.)

Press

TIME COOK

Enter the second cook time.

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

Press

START.

Time Cook I, Time Cook II

POWER LEVEL

again.

POWER LEVEL.

.

1
2
3

4
5
6

7

At the end of
counts down.

.

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About the time features.

Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears)

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

Carrots

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(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white)

(fresh, whole, sweet
or white)

Spinach

(fresh)

(frozen, chopped, and leaf)

Squash

(fresh, summer, and yellow)

(winter, acorn, or butternut)

10

1 lb. (454 g) 5 to 8 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.

10-oz. (283 g) package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole.

1 lb. (454 g) cut in half 10 to 14 min. In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
10-oz. (283 g) package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.
10-oz. (283 g) package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.

1 bunch 16 to 21 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.

1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ lbs. [570 to 680 g]) 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ lbs. [570 to 680 g]) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
10-oz. (283 g) package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole.
10-oz. (283 g) package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 3 tablespoons (45 mL) water.

1 medium head (about 2 lbs. [900 g]) 6 to 9 min. In 1½- or 2-qt. (1.5 or 2 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL)

1 lb. (454 g) 4 to 8 min. In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
10-oz. (283 g) package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.

1 medium head 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
1 medium head 7 to 14 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
10-oz. (283 g) package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.

10-oz. (283 g) package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.

1 to 5 ears 11/

1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. (2 L) oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after

10-oz. (283 g) package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 3 tablespoons (45 mL) water.

2 lbs. [900 g] unshelled 7 to 9 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
10-oz. (283 g) package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. 9 to 11 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. (2 L)
[170 to 225 g] each) casserole with ½ cup (120 mL) water. Stir after half of time.

1 (6 to 8 oz. [170 to 225 g]) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1” (2.5 cm)

10 to 16 oz. (283 to 450 g) 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place washed spinach.

10-oz. (283 g) package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 3 tablespoons (45 mL) water.

1 lb. (454 g) sliced 3 to 5 min. In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.

1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In
[454 g] each) 2-qt. (2 L) glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

Med-High (7)

5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. (2 or 3 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.

4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is

per ear in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked,

per ear half of time.

water.

add ¼ cup (60 mL) water. Rearrange after half of time.

apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

Defrosting Guide

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time. See the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times. (
in the

About the auto feature

Press

1

2

3

When the oven signals, turn food over and
break apart or rearrange pieces for more
even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with
small pieces of foil. The oven will continue
to defrost if you don’t open the door and
turn the food.

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

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

Enter defrosting time.

Press

START

Auto Defrost

.

High

explained

section.)

.

power.

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Defrosting Tips

■

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be 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 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 roasts, use
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 oven very
briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.

Auto Defrost.

Be sure

Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz. [340 g])

Fish and Seafood

Fillets, frozen (1 lb. [454 g])
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb. [450 g])

Fruit

Plastic pouch—1 or 2

(10-oz. [283 g] package)

Meat

Bacon (1 lb. [454 g])
Franks (1 lb. [454 g])

Ground meat (1 lb. [454 g])
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

Steaks, chops, and cutlets

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up

(2½ to 3 lbs. [1.1 to 1.4 kg])

Chicken, whole (2½ to 3 lbs.

[1.1 to 1.4 kg])

Cornish hen

Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.

[1.8 to 2.7 kg])

¼ min.
2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.

6 to 9 min.
3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.

1 to 5 min.

2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
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.

4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
9 to 12 min. Use
per lb./454 g

4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and
per lb./454 g shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table

14 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.

20 to 24 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.

7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
per lb./454 g Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
per lb./454 g of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second

power level 1.

knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.

half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

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About the time features.

Express Cook

About the auto features.

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

Press one of the
1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at

power level 10
2

pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Express Cook

. For example, press the

pads (from

Add 30 Seconds

You can use this feature two ways:

■ It will add 30 seconds to the time
counting down each time the pad
is pressed.

Auto Defrost

Use

Auto Defrost

fish. Use
frozen foods.

Time Defrost

for meat, poultry and

for most other

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

■ It can be used as an express cook for
30 seconds.

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

POWER LEVEL

Guide

and

Auto Defrost

defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish weighing up to 6 lbs. (2.7 kg).

Press

1

Using the

2

enter food weight. For example,
press pads 1and2for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).

Press

3

(

Time Defrost

time features

automatically sets the

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

Conversion Guide

START.

is explained in the

section.)

.

below,

About the

■ Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.

■ When the oven signals, 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 Food in Ounces (Grams) Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)

1–2 (28–56 g) .1

3 (85 g) .2
4–5 (113–142 g) .3
6–7 (170–200 g) .4

8 (225 g) .5

9–10 (255–283 g) .6

11 (312 g) .7
12–13 (340–370 g) .8
14–15 (400–425 g) .9

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About the sensor features.

Humidity Sensor

The

Sensor Features

automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result
in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use

Time Cook

■ The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.

Covered

■ Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.

Vented

for additional cooking time.

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detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven

Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.

■ Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are
dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead
the sensor.

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About the sensor features.

Popcorn

Use only with prepackaged

microwave popcorn weighing

1.75 to 3.5 oz. (50 to 100 g)

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

To use the

1

2

If you open the door while
is displayed, a
appear. Close the door and press
immediately.

If food is undercooked after the countdown
use

TIME COOK

Popcorn

Follow package instructions, using

Time Cook

1.75 oz. (50 g) or larger than 3.5 oz.
(100 g). Place the package of popcorn
in the center of the microwave.

Press
immediately.

if the package is less than

POPCORN.

SENSOR ERROR

for additional cooking time.

feature:

The oven starts

POPCORN

message will

START

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 subtract time:

After pressing
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).

To add time:

After pressing
immediately after the oven starts for an
extra 20 seconds. Press 9 again to add
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).

POPCORN

POPCORN

, press 1

, press 9

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NOTE: Do not use this feature twice

in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

Beverage

Press

Beverage

(227–284 mL) cup of coffee or other
beverage.

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

If food is undercooked after the countdown

TIME COOK

use

to heat an 8–10 oz.

for additional cooking time.

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NOTE: Do not use this feature twice

in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice
in succession on the same food
portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.

Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats 4–36 ounces
(113 g–1 kg) of previously cooked foods or
a plate of leftovers.

Place covered food in the oven. Press

1

REHEAT

The oven signals when steam is sensed

2

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

After removing food from the oven, stir,
if possible, to even out the temperature.
Reheated foods may have wide variations
in temperature. Some areas may be
extremely hot.

. The oven starts immediately.

START

immediately.

Sensor Cooking

Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces

Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic
results with a variety of foods (see the

Cooking Guide

Place covered food in the oven.

1

Press the food pad. For vegetables,
press the
fresh vegetables, twice for frozen
vegetables or three times for canned
vegetables. For chicken or fish, press
the
pieces or twice for fish. The oven starts
immediately.

The oven signals when steam is

2

sensed and the time remaining begins
counting down. Turn or stir the food
if necessary.

below).

VEGETABLE

CHICKEN/FISH

pad once for

pad once for chicken

If food is not hot enough after the
countdown, use
reheating time.

TIME COOK

for additional

Some Foods Not Recommended for
Use With Reheat

It is best to use

■ 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.

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

If food is undercooked after the countdown
use

TIME COOK

Time Cook

START

for additional cooking time.

for these foods:

immediately.

How to Change the Automatic Settings
(automatic settings for canned vegetables
cannot be adjusted)

You can adjust the cooking time for some
foods to suit your personal taste.

To reduce time by 10%:

After pressing the feature pad, press 1
immediately after the oven starts.

To add 10% to cooking time:

After pressing the feature pad, press 9
immediately after the oven starts.

Cooking Guide

Food Amount Comments

Canned Vegetables

Frozen Vegetables

Fresh Vegetables

Potatoes

Fish

Chicken Pieces

4–16 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(113–454 g)

4–16 oz. Follow package instructions for adding water.
(113–454 g) Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

4–16 oz. Add ¼ cup (60 mL) water per serving. Cover with lid
(113–454 g) or vented plastic wrap.

8–32 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable.
(227–907 g)

4–16 oz.
(113–454 g)

2–8 pieces

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

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About the other features.

Help

The
and helpful hints. Press
feature pad.

Scroll Speed

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

Reminder

The
alarm clock, and can be used at any time,
even when the oven is operating. The

Reminder

later.

2

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4

HELP

pad displays feature information

HELP,

then select a

AM/PM

Reminder

Press

1

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.

3

Press
occurs, press
The
by pressing

feature can be used like an

time can be set up to 24 hours

REMINDER.

REMINDER.

Reminder

When

Reminder

REMINDER

time may be displayed

REMINDER.

to turn it off.

pad

signal

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.

Delay Start

Delay Start

to delay cooking up to 24 hours.

1

2

3

4

5

The

DS.

delayed time. To cancel the
time, press

allows you to set the microwave

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

Time Defrost

Press

Delay Start

The oven will automatically start at the

and

Time Cook.

START.

time will be displayed plus

CLEAR/OFF.

Auto Defrost,

Delay Start

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The time of day may be displayed by
pressing

CLOCK.

Clock

Press to enter the time of day.

Press

1

2

3

4

To check the time of day while
microwaving, press

CLOCK.

Enter the time of day.

Select AM or PM.

Press

STARTorCLOCK.

CLOCK.

Start/Pause

In addition to starting many functions,

START/PAUSE

without opening the door or clearing
the display.

allows you to stop cooking

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Timer On/Off

Timer On/Off

and can be used at any time, even when
the oven is operating.

Press

1

Enter the time you want to count down.

2

Press

3

When the time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press

ON/OFF.

NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the

timer is operating.

operates as a minute timer

TIMER ON/OFF.

TIMER ON/OFF

to start.

TIMER

Child Lock-Out

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

When the control panel is locked, Lwill
appear in the display.

for about three seconds.

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About the other features.

Display On/Off

To turn the clock display on or off, press
and hold 0for about 3 seconds. The

Display On/Off

while a cooking feature is in use.

Beeper Volume

The beeper sound level can be adjusted.

BEEPER VOLUME.

Press
mute to loud.

Cooking Complete Reminder

To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will display
and beep once a minute until you either
open the oven door or press

feature cannot be used

Choose 0–3 for

FOOD IS READY

CLEAR/OFF

.

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Microwave terms.

Term Definition

Arcing

Covering

Shielding

Standing Time

Venting

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

■ 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.

Helpful Hints

An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.

Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.

How to Clean the Inside

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.

To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.

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

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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.

How to Clean the Outside

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

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth 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 is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave oven.
Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

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Power Cord

If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
plugging cord into outlet.

Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for
stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry, clean
cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below and you
may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven will not start

Control panel lighted, yet
oven will not start

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A fuse in your home may be blown • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
or the circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted into wall • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully
outlet. inserted into wall outlet.

Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.

Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.

START

pad not pressed after • Press

entering cooking selection.

Another selection entered • Press
already in oven and
pad not pressed to cancel it.

Cooking time not entered after • Make sure you have entered cooking time after
pressing

CLEAR/OFF

Food weight not entered after • Make sure you have entered food weight after
selecting

Oven was paused accidentally. • Press

TIME COOK.

was pressed accidentally. • Reset cooking program and press

AUTO DEFROST.

CLEAR/OFF

START.

CLEAR/OFF.

pressing

selecting

START

TIME COOK.

START.

AUTO DEFROST.

to restart the cooking program.

SENSOR ERROR message
appears on display

Control panel does
not work

Food amount too large
for Sensor Reheat

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During the
program, the door was opened
or

START/PAUSE

before steam could be detected.

Steam was not detected in • Use
maximum amount of time.

The control has been locked. • Press and hold
(When the control panel is locked, seconds to unlock the control.
anLwill be displayed.)

Sensor Reheat is for single • Use
servings of recommended foods.

Sensor cooking

was pressed

• Close the door and press

Time Cook

Time Cook

to heat for more time.

CLEAR/OFF

for large amounts of food.

START

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

■ 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.

immediately.

for about three

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P.O. BOX 1780
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
L4Y 4G1

(FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY ­POUR RÉSIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT)

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For Canadian
Customers

OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE – FICHE D’INSCRIPTION DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

Please register your product to enable us to contact you in
the remote event a safety notice is issued for this product
and to allow for efficient communication under the terms of
our warranty, should the need arise.

REGISTER ON-LINE:
ENREGISTREMENT SUR INTERNET À :

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CITY / VILLE

MS.

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FIRST NAME / PRÉNOM LAST NAME / NOM

Veuillez enregistrer votre produit afin de nous permettre de
communiquer avec vous si jamais un avis de sécurité concernant
ce produit était émis et de communiquer facilement avec vous en
vertu de votre garantie, si le besoin s’en fait sentir.

MAIL TO:
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PROVINCE

POSTAL CODE/CODE POSTAL

Pour les
consommateurs
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AREA CODE/

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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician during normal
working hours. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit
us at www.GEAppliances.ca, or call 1.800.561.3344. Please have
serial and model numbers available when calling for service.

For The Period Of: Mabe Will Replace:

One Year Any part

From the date of the
original purchase

Five Years The magnetron tube,

From the date of the

original purchase

During this
service costs to replace the defective part.

During this
service costs.

of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

limited one-year warranty,

if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

five-year limited warranty,

What Mabe Will Not Cover:

■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to
use the product.

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

■ Product not accessible to provide required service.

■ Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is

abused, misused (for example, cavity arcing from wire
rack or metal/foil), or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

Mabe will also provide,

you will be responsible for any labor or in-home

■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

free of charge,

all labor and related

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EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this
Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a Mabe Authorized Servicer is not
available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized
Mabe Service Location for service.

Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to proveince. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or provincial consumer affairs office.

Warrantor: Mabe Canada Inc., Burlington, Ontario

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Consumer Support.

Problem Solver

For answers call Mabe Canada Inc.

1-800-561-3344

In-Home Repair Service 1-800-561-3344

Expert Mabe repair service is only a phone call away.

Service Contracts 1-800-461-3636

Now you can have trouble-free and suprise-free service for as long as you own your appliance.
While your warranty is still in effect, you can purchase a MABE SERVICE CONTRACT. For
one low fee...just pennies a day...Mabe Customer Service will take care of the repairs your
appliance needs - both parts and labour.

Parts and Accessories 1-800-263-0686

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent
directly to their homes.

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.

Service Satisfaction

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from Mabe, follow these steps.

First,

contact the people who serviced your appliance.

all the details–including your phone number–to:

Manager, Consumer Relations,
Mabe Canada Inc., Suite 310,
1 Factory Lane,
Moncton, NB E1C 9M3.

Next,

if you are still not pleased, write

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