Microwave Oven
RES0730
Owner’s Manual
Safety Information
. . . . . . . .2–6
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Convenience Features . . . . . . .13–14
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .18
Things That Are Normal . . . . . . . . .18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #__________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label
located on the rear of the
oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy
section above.
■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions
section on page 5.
■ 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 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.
■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath
this microwave.
■ 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.
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
■ 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 Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
■ GE does not support any servicing of this microwave oven,
except as described by the Consumer Support section of
this manual. Do not attempt to service the microwave
oven yourself. If service is desired, then this appliance
should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press the clear/off pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
FOODS
■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars—are able
to explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
■ Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will
build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
■ Operating the microwave with no food inside for
more than a minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the
heat around the magnetron and can shorten
the life of the oven.
■ Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes,
hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
■ SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
— Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
— After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
■ Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when
warming formula. The container may feel cooler
than the formula really is. Always test the formula
before feeding the baby.
■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure can build up. This
can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
■ Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be careful when opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam
away from hands and face.
■ Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
■ If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either
in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high.
If the dish heats, it should not be used for
microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
■ If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
■ Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they may also
ignite.
■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can
burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
■ Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.
■
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package for proper use.
■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
■ Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
■ Use foil only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and
return the tray to the box. When using foil in
the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 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 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
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.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician install an outlet near
the appliance. (See EXTENSION CORDS section.)
WARNING
—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
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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 the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave
oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
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CAREFULLY.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
700 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to
open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for cleaning.
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
support must be in place when using
the oven.
NOTE: The rating plate is located on the rear of the
microwave oven, and the oven vent(s) and oven light
are located on the inside walls.
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Cooking Controls
Time Features
Press Enter
Time Cook Amount of cooking time
Time Defrost (Amount of defrosting time) Amount of defrosting time
Add 0:30 Starts automatically!
Power Level Power level 1–10
Convenience Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter
Popcorn 3.5 oz. or 3.0 oz. package
Potato 1–4 servings
Pizza 1–4 slices
Beverage 1–4 servings
Reheat Food type 1–6 + 1–4 serving size
(not available for plate option)
Vegetable Food type 1–3 + 1–4 serving size
Press Enter
Auto Defrost Food weight
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
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The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the time for Time
Cook or Time Defrost
.
The power level may
also be changed during time countdown.
Press Time Cook.
Enter cooking time.
Press Power Level.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press Start/pause.
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. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power
level 3 is energy 30% of the time. Most
cooking will be done on High (power level 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.
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:
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
for 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.
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About the time features.
Time Cook
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.
Press Time Cook.
Enter cooking time.
Change the power level if you don’t want
full power. (Press Power Level. Select a
desired power level 1–10.)
Press Start/pause.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and press
Start/pause to resume cooking.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(
frozen,
chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh, sliced) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 13 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 7 to 14 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 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 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in
per ear husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 7 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
per ear half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 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 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 11 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of
time.
(fresh, whole, sweet 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1″
or white) apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped and leaf)
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer, and yellow)
1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn or butternut)
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In
2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted.
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces
(1 lb.)
6 to 9 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 2 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 4 to 7 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 4 to 7 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.) 10 to 12 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
9 to 13 min.
Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 9 to 13 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield
per lb. warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.
Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
26 to 32 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.
(2
1
/2 to 3 lbs.)
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.
Chicken, whole (2
1
/2 to 3 lbs.)
26 to 32 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
per lb. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 9 to 14 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
per lb. of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second
half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Defrosting Guide
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time.
See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.
(Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto
feature section.)
Press Time Defrost.
Enter defrosting time.
Press Start/pause.
Turn the food over after half the time.
Press Start/pause.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be
changed. You can defrost small items quickly by
raising the power level after entering the time.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half; power level 10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/3. However, food will need
more frequent attention than usual.
At one half of selected defrosting time, 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 High power.
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 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 oven very briefly, or let it stand
a few minutes.
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About the time features.
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About the auto feature.
Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
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 weighing up
to 6 pounds.
Press Auto Defrost.
Using the Conversion Guide below, enter
food weight. For example, press pads 1
and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3
ounces).
Press Start/pause.
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the
time features section.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside
front of the oven.
■ 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.
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Add 0:30
It will add 30 seconds to the time counting
down each time the pad is pressed.
Each touch will add 30 seconds, up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
The oven will start immediately when
pressed.
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 Enter Food Weight (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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About the convenience features.
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Popcorn
How to Use the Popcorn feature
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions. Place the
package of popcorn in the center of the
microwave.
Press Popcorn once for a 3.5 ounce
package of popcorn and twice for a
3.0 ounce package. The oven will start
immediately after Popcorn is pressed.
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microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
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.
Beverage
The Beverage feature works best for heating
a beverage that is at room temperature.
Press Beverage once for 8 oz., twice for
12 oz., three times for 16 oz. and four times
for 4 oz. The oven will start immediately when
Beverage is pressed.
Beverages heated with the Beverage
feature may be very hot. Remove the
container with care.
Reheat
The Reheat feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels to reheat
a variety of previously cooked foods.
Press Reheat. CodE will be displayed.
Select food type 1–6. Serving Sizes 1–4
will be displayed.
Enter Serving Size 1–4.
The oven starts automatically.
Food Serving
Code Food Size
1 Pasta 1–4
2 Meats 1–4
3 Veggies 1–4
4 Beverages 1–4
5 Sauces 1–4
6 Plate (of leftovers) 1 only
4
3
2
1
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the same
food portion—it may result in
severely overcooked or burnt food.
Vegetable
The Vegetable feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels to cook fresh,
frozen or canned vegetables.
Press Vegetable. CodE will be displayed.
Select food type 1–3. Serving Sizes 1–4
will be displayed.
Enter Serving Size 1–4.
The oven starts automatically.
Food Serving
Code Food Size
1 Fresh 1–4
2 Frozen 1–4
3 Canned 1–4
4
3
2
1
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the same
food portion—it may result in
severely overcooked or burnt food.
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About the convenience features.
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Pizza
The Pizza feature is for reheating 1 to 4 slices
of pizza.
Press Pizza once for one slice of pizza, twice
for two slices, three times for three slices and
four times for four slices. The oven will start
immediately after Pizza is pressed.
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.
Potato
The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10
ounce potatoes.
Press Potato once for one potato, twice for
two potatoes, three times for three potatoes
and four times for four potatoes. The oven will
start immediately after Potato is pressed.
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About the other features.
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Timer
The Timer operates as a minute timer.
Press Timer.
Enter the amount of time you want to
count down.
Press Timer. When the time is up, the
timer will signal.
The Timer feature operates without
microwave energy.
To stop the timer, press and hold Timer
for 3 seconds.
NOTE: Clear/off will not stop the Timer.
3
2
1
Clock
Press to enter the time of day.
Press clock.
Enter the time of day.
Press Start/pause or clock.
3
2
1
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 for about three seconds.
When the control panel is locked, Loc
will appear briefly in the display. When the
control panel is initially unlocked, Unlo will
appear briefly in the display.
Pause
To pause cooking or defrosting, press
Start/pause. To continue cooking or
defrosting, press Start/pause again.
Clear/off
Press once to stop and erase your cooking
settings.
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Microwave terms.
Arcing 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.
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 When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or
Time 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.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Hotpoint.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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 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.
Control panel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
oven will not start
Start/pause pad not pressed after • Press Start/pause.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered • Press clear/off.
already in oven and clear/off
pad not pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered after • Make sure you have entered cooking time after
pressing Time Cook. pressing Time Cook.
Start/pause was pressed accidentally. • Reset cooking program and press Start/pause.
Food weight not entered after • Make sure you have entered food weight after
selecting Auto Defrost. selecting Auto Defrost.
Oven was paused accidentally. • Press Start/pause to restart the cooking program.
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 TVas far away from the microwave as
possible or check the position and signal
of the TV/radio antenna.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related
original purchase service costs to replace the defective part.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.
■ 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.
■ 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.
What GE Will Not Cover:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE 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 GE Service Location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to your home.
Some states 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 state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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 ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please
have serial and model numbers available when calling for
service.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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.
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Consumer Support.
Hotpoint Website
Hotpoint.com
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the Hotpoint Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! You can also shop for more great Hotpoint products and take advantage of all of our
on-line support services designed for your convenience.
Schedule Service Hotpoint.com
Expert Hotpoint repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business
hours.
Real Life Design Studio ge.com
GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas
for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC
(800.833.4322).
Extended Warranties ge.com
Purchase a Hotpoint extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your
warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business
hours. Hotpoint Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories Hotpoint.com
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes
(VISA, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at
800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
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.
Contact Us Hotpoint.com
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from Hotpoint, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Register Your Appliance Hotpoint.com
Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
