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Safety Information ......... 2-6
Operating Instructions
Com'enience Features ..... 14-16
Microwave Terms ............ 18
()ther Features ........... ] 6, 17
Oven Features ............. 7, 8
Power Levels ................ 9
Time Features ............ 9-13
Care and Cleaning ......... 19
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 20
Things That Are Normal ...... 20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Coxer
Warranty .................. 93
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Writethemodelandserial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.
3513913700 49-40544-1 03-07JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
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For your safe_ 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.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open<lear operation can result in hamxflfl
eN)osure to microwave energa,: It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the satiety interlocks.
(h) DoNotPlace any object between the oven fl'ont fi_ce
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing sxm'i_ces.
(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 sxm'i_ces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be a(!iusted or rei)aired by
anyone except properly qualified service pex_onnel.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCtiONS.
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
When using electrical appfiances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
[] Read and fixllow tile specific precautions in the
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section above.
[] This appliance must be groxmded. Connect only
to a properly groxmded oudet. See the Grounding
Instructions section on page 5.
[] Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
tile provided installation instructions.
[] Be cexlain to place tile flxmt sm_hce of tile door three
inches or more back tram the comxtexlo} ) edge, to avoid
accidental till) )ing, of the all) )liance in mmnal usa_,e
[] This micro,<ax e oxen is not appro'_ed or tested fin"
n/;H'i xle rise.
[] Do not n/omxt this appliance oxer a sink.
[] Do Hot IlXOXllXt tile ii/icxowave oven t)ver or Ixear alx}
portion of a heating or cooldng appliance.
[] Do not store an}thing directlx on top of tile microwave
ovelx SHIf_lce whelx tile n/icrowaxe ovelx is ilX operatioxl.
[] Do not operate this apl)liance if it has a damaged power
cord or I)lug,, if it is not _ orldng, l)rol_erE, or if it has
been d'u-lrx,,ed,,_ or dropped.
[] Do not co\er or block any openings on tile appliance,
[] Use this al:)pliance only fiw its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or x;q)ors
in this appliance. This microwave o\vn is spedfically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
fi)r laboratory or inciustrial use.
[] Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near _mexmfbr example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
[] Keep power cord away fl'om heated surfimes.
[] Do not imme_e power cord or plug in water=
[] Do not let power cord hang ()vex"edge of table or countex:
[] To reduce tile risk (ff fire in tile oven cavils,:
--Do not oxercook %od. Carefully attend appliance when
papex; plastic, or other combustible materials are placed
inside tile o',vn while cooking.
--Remo\v wire twist-ties and metal handles fl'om pal:)er or
plastic containers before plating them in tile oven.
--Do not use tile oven %r storage pml)oses. Do not leaxv
paper prodHcts, cooldxxg utensils, or food ix*tile oxvn
when IXO[ill txse.
--If materials inside tile o\vn ignite, keel:) tile o\ en door
closed, turn tile o\ en ofl_ and disc(mnect the power
cord, or shut off power at tile flxse or circuit breaker
panel. If tile door is opened, the fire may spread.
[] See door sm_gime cleaning instructions in tile Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section at this manual.
[] GE does not suppox_ any se_Mdng of this micro_:tve
oven, except as described by tile Consumer Support
section ot this manual. Do not attempt to service the
microwave oven _om'selK If se_Mce is desired, then this
appliance should be sexMced only by qualified sexMce
persomml. Contact nearest authorized service fildli F
fi)r examination, rel:)air or ac!jusm_ent.
[] ._s with any al:)pliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEARand correct the problem.
Ardng is tile microwave tem_ fin" sparks in tile oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching tile side of tile oven.
• Foil not molded to food (uptm'ned edges act
like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper tcmvls containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
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FOODS
Do not l)Ol) l)Ol)COI'n iI1 yO/lF IllicI'owave oven
tmless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or mfless you use popcorn labeled fin" use in
microwave ovens.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containe_--fin" example, closed jade--are able
to explode and should not be heated in this
ii/icFowave oven. _tlcl/ tlse of tile illiCFowave
oven could result in injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressm'e
will buiM up inside egg p)lk and will cause it
to bm_t, possibly resulting in iqjm 7.
• Operating tile microwave with no food inside for
IIlOI'e than a ininute or _\_x}II/aV cause danlage
to tile oven and could start a fire. It increases tile
heat arotmd tile magnetron and can shorten
the lfl'e of the oven.
• Foods with tmbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot clogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken live_, and other giblets, and egg )x_l!<s
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
chllJng cooking.
• Avoid heating baby food in glassja_, even
with the lid off. Make sure all inlimt tood is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribum tile
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
when wamfing tommla. Tile container may feel
cooler than the tommla really is. _Mwavs test the
fommla 1)elbre ti_eding tile baby.
• Don't defl'ost fl'ozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonamd beverages). Even
if the container is opened, pressm'e can build up.
This can cause the container to built, possibly
resulting in iqjm>
• SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such aswater,coffee ortea areableto be
overheatedbeyondtheboilingpoint without
appearingtobe boiling. Visiblebubblingor boiling
when thecontainer isremovedfromthe microwave
ovenisnot alwayspresent.THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA
SPOONOROTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTO
THELIQUID.
To reduce tile risk _d iqjm y to pe_ons:
IDo not overheat tile liquid.
IStir tile liquid both befin'e and halfway through
heating it.
--Do not use straight-sided containet_ with narrow
necks.
I_Mter heating, allow tile container to stand in tile
illici'owave oven ]'()I" a short til//e betore i'eilloving
tile container.
IUse extI'ellle caI'e when inserting a Sl)OOn oi"
other utensil into the container.
• Hot fi>ods and steam can cause burns. Be careflfl
when opening any containe_ of hot fix)d,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible iqjm> direct smam
away fl'om hands and ti_ce.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to yore" oven.
• Cook meat and poultr)' thoroughlyImeat to at
least an INTERNAl, temperature _d 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAl, temperature
of 180°E Cooking to these temperatm'es usually
protects against toodborne illness.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
a, WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure to use suitable cookware during
microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, potte_ T or
china dim_erware which does not have metallic trim
or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled "suitable fin" microwaving."
• If w)u are not sm'e if a dish is microwave-sale,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measm'ing cup filled with
1 cup of water set tile meastwing cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used
fin" microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
tile cup heats, then tile dish is microwave-sale.
• If you use a meat them_ometer while cooking,
IIl_lke stlre it is sate fin" rise in illicrowave ()veils.
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recvcled
paper towels, nal)kins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products cont;fining nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Some SP,Tol0am trax:s (like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin strip of met;fl
embedded in tile bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use tile microwave to chy ne_vspape_.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable fin" use in
microwave ovens. Check the package fin" proper
rise.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can
be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sm'e to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
• Cookware ma} become hot because of heat
transterred fl'om the heated toed. Pot holde_
max be needed to handle tile cookware.
• "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic couM
bm_t dm'ing or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injtu T. A]so, plastic storage
containet_ should be at least partially uncovered
because they finch/a fight seal. _._]/ell cooking
with containe_ tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefifllv and direct steam away
from hands and ti_ce.
• Use fifil only as directed in this manual. TV
dim_e_ may be microwaved in foil trm:s less than
3/4" high; remove tile top foil cover and rettlrn
the tray to the box. \Allen using loft in the
microwave oven, kee I) the loft at least 1 inch
away fl'om the sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed fin"
microwave cooking is ver)' useflfl, but should be
used carefully. Even micr(mm'e-satb plastic may
not be as tolerant ot overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposm'es to overcooking, tile lend and
cookware could ignim.
Follow those guidelines."
B Use microwave-sale plastics onl) and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
IIla n tl[ilct tli'ei"s I'eCOlI/iilendations.
] Do not ii/icrowa',e elllpty containei3.
Do not pemfit children to use plastic
cookware without complete superxision.
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BROWNERSAFETY
• Any n(m-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when
browning in the oven. Place the dish directly on
the shelf.
• The oven and door will get hot when browning.
• Cookware will become hot when browning.
Pot holdei_ or oven mitts will be needed to
handle the cookware.
• Do not use paper to_vls or c()verings, containers
or cooking/roasting bags made (ff fi)il or other
reflective material, plastic, wax or paper when
browning.
• Do not place food directly against the browner
element.
• Use of the browner shelf:
- Remove the shelffl'om the oven when not
ill rise.
- Use pot holdeis or oven mitts when handling
the shell It may be hot.
Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product dalnage.
Do not cover the shelf or any part (ff the oven
with metal fi)il. This will cause overheating of
the oven.
• During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holdei_ or other flamnmble
materials contact the browner element or guard.
These suFlilces Inay be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in coloI: Mlow sufficient
tilne tOT cooling fiI_t.
• Relnove cookware colnpletely fl'Oln the oven
before turlfing food.
• Make sure ti)od is cooked all the way through
beti)re browning.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This ai)pliance must be grounded. In the e\'ent of
an electlical short drcuit, groulMing reduces the
risk of electric shock by i)roviding an escape wire
for the electlJc current.
This appliance is equipped Mth a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug nmst be plugged into an outlet that is
i)roperly installed aim grounded.
Consult a qualified electiidan if the grounding
ii_structions are not comi)letely undei_tood, or if
doubt eMsts as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
If the outlet is a st;mdard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
your pei_onal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a i)roperly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not tinder _lily (iI'C[ll//S[ilnces C/lt or i'elll(We
the third (ground) i)rong ti'om the power cord.
X_'e do not recommelld using an extension cord
with this ai)pliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the
appliance. (See EXTENSIONCORDSsection.)
For best oi)erafion, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent _ckering of lights,
blowing of fllse or trii)i)ing of circuit breakei:
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because ot potential safei},' hazards under certain conditions, {Adapterplugsnot
we strongly recommend against the use elan adapter plug. However; if
you still elect to use an adapte_; where local codes pemfit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTIONmay be made to a properly grounded tw_)-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UI, listed adapter which is available at most
local hardware stores.
The laxger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the laxger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord,
CAUTION:Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded
through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly
grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord fi'om the adapte_; always hold the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this hal_pen,
DONOTUSEthe appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because ti'equent disconnection ot the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fhihu'e of the adapter ground terminal. You should have
the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) _eceptacle 1)y a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
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TEMPORARY andfirmconnection
METHOD beforeuse.
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short power sui)ply cord is provided to reduce the _isks resulting ti'om becoming entangled in or t_ipping
over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careflfl in using them.
If an extensioncord is used--
] The marked electrical radng of the e×tension cord should be at least as great as the electrical radng ot
the appliance;
] The extension cord nlust be a grounding-_'l)e S-wire cord and it inust be )lugged into a 3-slot outlet;
I ,,
] The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape oxer the cotmtertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on b) children or t_ipped oxer unintentionally:
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooldng times may be longe_; too.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Aboutthe featuresofyourmicrowave oven. gecom
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1000Watts
Featuresof theOven
O Door Latches.
O indow with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be xiewed while keeping
illiCi'Owaxes conlined ii1 tile ox, en.
O Convenience Guide.
ControlPanel and Selector Dial When entering
cooking time using the dial, time will add
or subtract in 1O-second increments up to
5 minutes. D)_"cooking times of 5 to 10
minutes, time will add or subtract in
30-second increments. When entering
cooking times greater than 10 minutes, time
will add or subtract in 1-minute increments.
_) Removable Turntable.Turntable and support
must be in I)lace when using, tile oxen. The
turntable may be remoxed for cleanin *
O emovable TurntableSupport.The rotatable
support must be in place when using the
oven.
NOTE:Rat/W plate, ovenvent(s)and ovenlightare located
on the inside walls of themicrowave oven.
_ rowner Element. _Mlows you to brown ah'ead):
cooked food quickly on top.
O Browner Shelf.
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Aboutthe featuresofyourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave by time or with the convenience features.
DEFROST
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AUTOCOOK _
@LESS(_MO.E _"
POWER LEVEL
TOP BROWN
START
EXPRESSCOOK
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CookingContro/s
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Press Enter Option
TIMECOOK Amountofcookingtime more/lesstime
Turndial
DEFROST
Pressonce Foodweight
Presstwice Amountofdefrostingtime
POWERLEVEL PowerlevelO-HI
EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!
TOPBROWN Amountofbrowningtime more/lesstime
POPCORN Startsimmediately! 3.5oz.,3oz.or1.75oz.
Pressonce,twice or more/lesstime
threetimes
BEVERAGE Startsimmediately! 1cup,2cupsor3cups
Pressonce,twice or more/lesstime
threetimes
AUTOCOOK Foodtype1-9 more/lesstime
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POWER LEVEL
.... +
START
EXPIIESSCOOK
The power le'_el ma) be entered or
changed befin'e entering the time fin.
Time Cook.
B Press POWERLEVELrepeatedl)to select
power level 0 to HI.
_'_ Turn the dial to enter cooking time.
[]Press START
k_lriable power levels add fle_biliff to
IIliCI'OW;l\'e cooking, The })ower levels OIT
tile IllicI't)_l\'e oven can be COlIll)aI'ed to
tile surfilce units (m a range. Each power
level gives you microwave energy a certain
l)ercent of the time. Power level 70 is
micro_l\'e energy 70% of tile time. Power
level 30 is energy 30% of the time. Most
cooking will be done on H/which gives you
100% power Hlpowerlevelwill cook tilster
but fi)od may need more fle(luent stirring,
rotating or turning over A lower setting will
cook more evenly and need less stirring or
rotating of tile fi)od. Some fl)ods may have
better flav(m texture or appearance if (me
(ff the lower settings is used. Use a lower
power level when cooking fl)ods that have
a tendency to boil o\'e_; such as scalh)l)ed
potatoes.
]lest periods (when the microwave
energy' cycles off) give time fi)r the fi)od
to "equalize" or transter heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
with power level 3/_-the defl'ost cycle.
If microwave ener_' did not cvcle off;
the outside of the food _muld cook heft)re
the inside was deti'osted.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
HI: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 70: Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 50: Slow cooking and tenderizing
fi)r stews and less tender cuts of nleat.
Low20 or30: Defl'ostin ," simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm10"Keel)im*_fi)od wmm; s(fftening
butter.
Aboutthe time features.
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POWER LEVEL
"ME C_R .... ....
START
EEPI1EF$COOK
MORE
LESS
Time Cook
TimeCook I
_Mlows you to microwax e fin" any time up
to 99 minutes.
HIpower level is a utomafically set, but you
may change it fin" more flexibility.
Change power lexel if _ou don't
[] want tilll powex: (Press' POWER LEVEL
repeatedly to select a desired power
level.)
_'_ Turn the dial to enter cooking time.
B Press START
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the toed. Close the do(n" and press
STARTto resume cooking.
Press MOREor LESSto add or subtract
10 see(rods of cooking time during
('otlntdown.
TimeCook fl
i,ets vou change power levels automadcallv
during cooking. Here's how to do it:
Change the power lexel if _ou don't
B want i{,ll p(,we_: (Press POWER LEVEL.
repeatedly to select a desired power
level.)
_'_ Turn the dial to enter the fi_t cook
tim e.
B Press POWER LEVEL.Change the power
level ifyou don't want full power. (Press
POWER LEVELrepeatedly to select a
desired power lexel.)
D Enter the sec(md cook time.
D Press START
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook fl
COtlnts down.
Press MORE (lr LESSt(> add or subtract
10 seconds of cooking time dining
COtlntdown.
About the time features.
Cooking Guide for -time Cook
NOTE."Use Nlpewer level unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) l lb. 6 to 9 rain. In ] ½-(jr. casserole, place ]/4 cup watel:
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. Ill ] ½-(it. casserole, pl_ce ]/2 cup watei:
(frozen green) lO-oz, package 6 to 8 rain. Ill 1-qt. c_tsserole, place 2 tablespoons watel:
(frozen lima) lO-oz, package 6 to 8 rain. Ill l-qt. casserole, pl_ce l/4 cup _atel;
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 hunch 17 to 21 rain. in 2-qt. c_t_sero/e, place 1/2 cup _atel:
Broccofi
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ lbs.) 7 to 10 rain. In 2-qt. c_t_serole, place 1/2 cup _tei:
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ lbs.) 9 to 13 min. Ill 2-qt. casserole, pl_ce l/4 cup _atel:
(frozen, chopped) lO-oz, package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons _atel:
Cabbage
(fresh) l medinm head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to l l rain. In ] ½- or 2-qt. casserole, place ]/4 cup _ter.
(wedges) 7 to 10 rain. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup _atel:
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 rain. Ill 1½-fit. c_sserole, place 1/4 cup _tei:
(frozen) lO-oz, package 5 to 7 rain. Ill l-qt. casserole, pl_ce 2 tablespoons _atel:
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 rain. Ill 2-qt. casser_le, place ]/2 cup _tel'.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 m 17 rain. In 2-qt. c_t_sel'ole, place ]/2 cup _atel;
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons _xatel:
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. Ill l <It. casserole, place 2 tal)lespoons watel:
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears
(frozen)
3 m 4 min.
per ear
(fresh, whole, sweet
or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, choppedand leaf)
Squash
(fresh,summerandyellow)
(winter, acorn or butternut)
1 ear 5 m 6 min.
2 m 6 ears 3 m 4 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
1/4 cup watei: Rearrange after half of tinge.
Place in 2<it. oblong glass baking dish.
Co_er with _ented plastic wlap. Reallange after
half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) lO-oz, package 5 m 7 min. Ill l <It. casserole, place 3 tablespoons watel:
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 mine Ill l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup watel:
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 m 7 rain. Ill l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons watel:
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 9 to 12 mill. Peel mid cut into 1-inch cubes. Place ill 2-qt.
casserole _xith l/2 cup _x_tel: Stir after half of time.
1 (6 m 8 oz.) 3 m 4 min. Pierce with cooking tblk. Place ill ttle o_en, 1"
apart, ill circular arrangement, i zet stand 5 minutes.
10 m 16 oz. 5 m 7 rain. Ill 2<it. casserole, place washed spinach.
10-oz. package 5 m 7 rain. Ill l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons _z_ter.
10
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 rain.
1 lb. sliced
1 m 2 squash (about 1 lb. each)
Ill l ½<lt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Grit ill half and remo_e fibrous membranes. Ill
2<it. glass baking dish, place squash cut-skle<to_m.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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D_FROST
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START
EXPRESSCOOK
TimeDefrost
_Mlows v(m to defix_st fin" a selected length
of time. See tile Defrosting Guide fl)r
suggested times. (Auto DefrosteN)lained in
tile About the convenience features section.)
_ Press DEFROSTtwice.
_'41 Turn tile dial to enter deti'osting time.
_ Press START
D TtlrIl file fi_od over after halt tile time.
|_l'_Press START
At one half of selected defl'osfing time, nun
fi_od over and break apart or rearrange
pieces t0r In(we eveIl defl'osting. Shield any
wam_ areas with small pieces of foil. Tile
oven will continue to defl'ost if you don't
open tile do(n" and ttIrIl tile fi_od.
A dull thumI)ing noise may be heard
duiing deti'osfing. This is i_omml when
oven is not operating at HI powei:
Defrosting Tips
• Foods fi'ozen in l)aper or plastic can be
defi'osted in the l)ackage. Closed l)ackages
shouM be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
todd has partially defi'osted. Plastic storage
containers shouM be partially uncovered.
• P_mfily-size,prepackaged ti'ozen dinnei_
can be deli'osted and microwaved. If tile
t0od is in a t0il containei; transter it to a
microwave-sate dish.
• Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out fin" more than one hour
alter defl'osfing. Room temperature
I)r(nnotes tile growth oI hmmflll bacteria.
• F(n" more even deli'osting of linger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto DefresL Be sure
lmge meats are completely deflosmd
befi n'e cooking.
• \_]/ell deli'osted, filed should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to tile microwave oven veiT briefly,
or let it stand a tow minutes.
Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread,hnnsor rolls (1piece) 1 rain.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12oz.) 3 to 5 rain. Rearrange after half tile dine.
Fishand Seafood
Fillets,frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 rain.
Shellfish, smallpieces (1Ib) 5 to 7 rain. Place block in casserole. Turn o_er and break up after half tile time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--1 or2 3 to 6 rain.
(lO-oz package)
Meat
Bacon(1 lb.)
Franks(1 lb.)
Gmnndmeat (1/b,)
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cntlels
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer,cut up
(2½ to3 Ibs,)
Chicken, whole (2½to 3Ibs,)
Cornishhen
Tnrkeyhreast (4to 6Ibs,)
2 to 5 rain.
2 to 5 rain.
5m 7 rain.
12 m 1t5rain.
per lb.
5 m 7 rain.
per lb.
15 m 19 rain.
17 m 21 rain.
7m 13 rain.
per lb.
5 m 9 rain.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defi'osting.
Place unopened package in oven. Micro_axe just tmtil fi'anks can be sepmated.
[_et stand 5 rain utes, if necessai3', to complete defi'osting.
Turn meat o_er after first half of time.
Use power level 10.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Tm'n oxer after first half of time and shieM
warm areas _dth fi)il. _Mter second half of time, separate pieces _dth table knifb.
Let stand to complete defi'osting.
Place xxTapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and tm'n over after first half of time. After
second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Micro_ e 2 to 4
rain utes more, if necessala'. [ _et stand a ibw rain utes to finish defi'osting.
Place _Tapped chicken in dish. _Mter half tile time, unwrap and turn chicken o_el:
ShieM w;u'm areas with foil. To complete defi'osting, run cold water in tile ca_it}
until giblets can be remoxed.
Place tmwTapped ben in tile ()veil breast-side-up. Turn o\er after first half of time.
Rtm coo/water in tile emit} tmtil giblets can be remoxed.
Place tmwTapped breast in microwme-safb dish breast-side<lo\_l. _Mter first half
of time, turn breast-side-up and shiekl waml areas with fi)il. Defi'ost for second
half of time. i_et stand 1 to 2 hours in refi'igerator to complete defi'_)sting.
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About the time features.
START
EXPSESSCO01(
ExpressCook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for
30 seconds.
The oxen will start immediately. It will add
30 seconds to the time counting down each
time the pad is pressed.
MORE
LESS
More Time/LessTime
Pressing MOREwill add 10 seconds to
the cooking time each time the button
is pressed. Pressing LESS will subtract
10 seconds of cooking time each time
the button is pressed.
Press MORE or LESSdtuJ ng the tim e
COtlntdown.
TOp BROWN
S_
MORE
LESS
2" ......%
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TIME COOK
START
EXMEM COOK
TopBrown
The microwave oven features a heating
element and shelf that allow you to brown
already-cooked food quickly on top.
_ Place the browner shelf on the
tm'ntnble.
_'_ Place a dish offi_od on the shell
_ Press TOPBROWN.
D Tm'n the dial to enter the browning
time.
_"_ Press START
When the microwave oven stops,use oven
mitts to carefully remove the dishand browner
shelf. Theymay be veryhot.
During and after use, donot touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or otherflammable
materials contact the browner element or
guard. These surfaces may be hot enough to
burn even thoughthey are dark in color.
Allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Remove cookware completely fromthe oven
before turningfood.
Make sure food is cooked aft the way through
before browning.
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POWER LEVEL
TOPBROWN
START
EXPSESSCOOE
Sequence Programming
The oven allows you to automatically begin
microwave cooking after defrosting, or
automatically begin browning after
microwave cooking.
Defrest and Time Cook
B Select either Anto Defrostor Time Defrost.
[]Turn the dial to enter the food weight or
defl'osfing time.
[] Press POWERLEVEL,Change the power
level if you don't want fl/ll I)ower, (Press
POWERLEVELrepeatedly to select a
desired power level,)
_J Turn the dial to enter the cooking time.
_"_ Press STARTto1)egin defl'osting, or
press POWER LEVEL again if)ou want to
program a second Time Cook. Change
the power level if you don't want fifll
poweI;
re.g]Turn the dM to enter the second
cooking time.
i Press START
_dter defrosdng, Time Cook land Time Cook fl
mltomaticallv ('o/int down.
Time Cookand Browning
B Press POWER LEVEL.Change tile power
level if you don't want full powex: (Press
POWER LEVELrepeatedly to select a
desired p(>wer level.)
_Tm'n the dial to enter the cooking time.
B Press TOP BROWN.
D Turn the dial to enter the browning time.
_'_ Press START.
At the end of Time Cook, the men will begin
browning the fi)od,
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About the convenience features.
_3
(_ MORE
LESS
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75to 3.5ounces.
Popcorn
To use tile Popcorn teature:
Follow I)acka°e_ instructions, using
_r_Time Cook if the package is less than
1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 o/mces.
Place the package of popcorn in the
centei" ()I tile illici'()wave.
_'_ PI'ess POPCORNonce fi)r a 3.5 ounce
package of popcorn, twice for a
3.0 otmce package or three times for
)ackaoe Tile o_en StaI'tS
a 1.75 el/nee l _ •
immediately.
How toAdjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If wm find that tile 1)rand el popcorn you
use tmdeq)ops or overcooks consistenfl 5
you can add or subtract 10 seconds to tile
automatic popping time.
Toadd time during countdown:
Alter I)ressim"_ POPCORN,press MORE
immediately after tile oven starts
fi)r an extra 10 seconds.
Tosubtract time during countdown:
_dter pressing POPCORN,press LESS
immediately after tile oven starts
fi)r 10 seconds less cooking time,
MORE
LESS
Beverage
To use the Beverage feature:
Press Beverage once for 1 cup, twice for
2 cups or three times fl)r 3 cups.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be veryhot.Remove the container with care.
Toadd time during countdown:
Pressing MOREwiII add 10 seconds of
cooking time each time tile button is
pressed.
Tosubtract time during countdown:
Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
ot cooking time each time tile button is
pressed.
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START
Auto Cook
The Auto C00kteatm'e autonmfically sets the
cooking times and power levels fi)r a ;ariet_
of toods.
_r_ Press AUTOCOOK.
_'_ Turn the dial to enter food selection
1-9 (see the Cook GuMo below).
[]Press START
Toadd time during countdown:
Pressing MOREwill add 10 seconds (>t
cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
Tosubtract time during countdown:
Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
LESS
Auto Cook Guide
FoodSelection Amount Comments
I Canned Vegetables 1 can Use micr()wa\'e-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with
14 to 16 oz.) lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Dinner Plate 12 oz. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables 8 oz. Use microwave-sate casserole or 1)owl. Add
2 tablespoons water fi)r each sec,'ing. Cover
4 Fresh Vegetables 16 oz. with lid or vented plastic wrap.
5 Frozen Vegetables 8 oz. Use microwave-sale casserole or bowl. Follow
package instructions lot adding water. Cover
6 Frozen Vegetables 16 oz. with lid or vented plastic wrap.
7 Potatoes 2 potatoes Pierce skin with tork. Place potatoes on the
tm'ntable.
8 Potatoes 4 potatoes
9 Soup 12 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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About the convenience features.
DEFROST
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Auto Defrost
Tile Defrostfeamre gives you two ways to
deti'ost ti'ozen too(Is, Press DEFROSTonce
tot Auto Defrost or twice tot Time Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish
weighing up to 6.5 pounds. Use Time
Defrost for most other fl'ozen leo(Is.
Auto Defrost automatically sets tile
deii'osting times and power levels to give
even defi'osting results ti)r meats, pouln'y
and fish.
B Press DEFROSTonce.
_'_/Jsing tile Conversion Guide below, ttlI'n
tile tiM t,, enter food weight.
_ Press START
(Time Defrost is explained in tile About the
time features section.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside
front of the oven.
Guide
• Remove meat fi'om package and place on
microwave-sate dish.
• Mter one half of tile deti'osting time, turn
tile ti)ocl ovei: ]_.elnove defi'osted ineat or
shield warn/areas with small pieces of
foil.
• _Mter defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete deii'osting.
Imge roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
ConversionGuide
If the weight of food isstated in poundsandounces,the ouncesmustbe converted
to tenths_1)of apound
WeightofFoodin Ounces EnterFoodWeight(tenthsofa pound)
I-2 .I
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
About the other features.
CookingCompleteReminder
To remind yell that _ou haxe food in tile
o',en, tile o',en will beep once a ininute
tlntil Vot/either open tile o_,en door or
press PAUSE/CLEAR
_) CLOCK
_3kRTffY _
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Clock
Press to enter tile tim e of (la_:
B Press CLOCKrepeatedly to select
12-hour or 24-hour time.
] Tm'n tile dial to enter tile horn:
Press CLOCK.
D Turn tile dial to enter tile minutes.
_'j Press CLOCK.
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PAUSE
CLEAR
Pause/Clear
In addition to cancelling selections,
PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking
without oi)ening, the door or clearing, the
display. Press START to restart the oxen.
PAUSE
CLEAR
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prment
the microwaxe o',en fl'om being accidentally
started or used b_ children.
To lock or mflock the controls, press and
hold PAUSE/CLEARfi_rabout three seconds.
When the control panel is locked, the LOCK
indicator will be lit.
KITCHEN
(_TIMER
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,I"M,_J.... +
START
FXF_ESSCO_
Kitchen 77mer
Kitchen 77mer operates as a minute timer
when the oxen is not oi)erating,.
]r_ Press KITCHENTIMER,
] Turn the dial to enter the time you
want to COtlnt down.
Press START
X_hen time is up, the oxen will signal.
NOTE."TheKitchen Timerindicator will be lit
while thetimer isoperating.
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Microwave terms.
Term
Arcing
Covering
Shielding
StandingTime
Venting
Definition
Arcing is the inicrowave tem_ fin" sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or fifil touching the side of the oven.
• fifil that is not molded to fl)od (upturned edges act like antennas),
• metal such as twist-ties, i)otfltry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Cove_ hold in inoisture, allow fin" more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper allo_:s excess steam to escape.
In a regtflar oven, pm shield chicken breasts or baked toods to prevent ove_q)rowning. _4]_en microwaving,
w)u use small stdps of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook belbre linger parts.
When w)u cook with regular ovens, fi_ods 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.
_Mfer covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by tm'ning back one corner so excess
stealIl c[In escape.
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Careand cleaning ofthe microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution ot baking soda and water keeps
tile inside fl'esh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
de.corn
How to Cleanthe Inside
Walls,Floor,InsideWindow,BrownerElementandReflector,Metal andPlasticParts
ontheDoor
Some spattex_ can be removed with a paper towel, othex_ may require a damp cloth.
]_.elnovegreasy spatte_ with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleane_ or shaq) umnsils on oven walls.
Toclean 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.
Thebrowner element and reflector cannot be removed.
Removable Turntableand Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place tile turntable into water just after cooking. X&]_shit
carefully in warn/, sudsy water or in tile dishwasher: Tile turntable and sui)port can be
broken if dropped. Remember; do not operate tile oven without tile turntable and
sui)p,)_tin place.
Browner Shelf
Clean with mild soap and water or in tile dishwasher: Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
How to Cleanthe 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 tile outside of tile microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and
then dry. _*\]l)e tile window clean with a damp cloth.
ControlPanel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly: Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water; abrasives or shaq) objects on tile panel--they can damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to kee I) tile area clean where tile door seals against tile microwave oven.
Use only mild, non-abrasive (lete_gents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
well.
Power Cord
If tile 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 useasteel-wood pad,it will scratch thesurface.
To clean tile stainless steel surfilce, use a hot, daln l) cloth with a inild detergent
suitable for stainless steel surli_ces. Lrse a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. l_
Dry with a (hT, clean cloth. Mwavs scrub lightly in the direction _ff the grain.
Troubleshootingtips...
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be "Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. • UnI_lug tile microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into * Make sure tile 3-prong l)lug on tile oven is hilly inserted
wall outlet, into wall outlet.
Door not securely dosed. * Open tile door and close securely:
Controlpanel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. * Open tile door and close securely.
oven will not start
STARTpad not pressed after * Press START
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered • Press PAUSE/CLEAR
already ha oven mad PAUSE/CLEAR
pad not pressed to cmacel it.
PAUSE/CLEARwas pressed * Press START
acddentally.
Food weight not entered after * Make sure w)u have entered toed weight alter selecting
selecting AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST
Food type not entered after • Make sure w)u have entered a toed _l)e.
pressing AUTO COOK
Microwaveovencontrols
will notwork
The control has been locked.
(When the control pand is
locked, the LOCKhadicator
will be lit.)
* Press and hold PAUSE/CLEARfi,r about three
seconds to unh)ck tile control.
Things That Are Normal With YourMicrowave Oven
• Steam or \:q)or escaping fl'om around
tile door
• I,ight reflection around door or
o/Iter 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 intex_erence might be noticed
while using the microwave. Similar to the
inteflerence caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem
with tile microwave. Plug tile microwave
into a different electrical drcuit, move tile
radio or TV as tin" away from tile microwave
as possible, or check the position and
signal of the TV/radio antenna.
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GEMicrowave OvenWarranty.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to make a warranty claim.
For ThePeriod Of'. GEWill Replace:
OneYear
Fromthedate ofthe
originalpurchase
Replacement unit tor any product which tifils due to a (lefect in materials or worknmnship.
The exchange unit is warranted fin" the remainder of wmr product's original one-year
warrauty period.
In Order to Make a Warranty Claim:
• Properly pack your rofit. We recommend using the
orighmJ caxton mad packing materials.
1 Return the product to the retail location where it
was purchased.
• Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other
evidence of date of original purchase. Also print your
name and addxess m_d a description of the defect.
What GEWill Not Cover:
• Custoroer hlstructions. This owner's romroal provides
information regarding operating hlstructions and user
controls.
• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
• Failure of the product or dmnage to the product if it is
abused, misused (for exmnple, cavity a_hlg from wire
rack or roetal/foil), or used for other thm_ the intended
purpose or used commercially.
• Replaceroent of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
• h_cidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this applimlce.
• Damage caused after delivery.
EXCLUSION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product exchange 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.
Thiswarrantyis extendedto theoriginalpurchaserand anysucceedingownerforproductspurchasedforhomeusewithin theUSA.
Somestatesdonot allow theexclusionor limitation of bcidental or consequentialdamages.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegal
rights,andyoumayalso haveotherrights which varyfromstate tostate. Toknow what yourlegal rightsare,consultyourlocalor
state consumeraffairsoffice oryourstate'sAttomey General.
Exclusionof impliedwarranties.Exceptwhereprohibitedor restrictedbylaw, thereare no warranties,whetherexpress,oralor
statutory whichextendbeyondthedescriptionon theface hereof,bcluding specificallytheimplied warrantiesof merchantabilityor
fitnessfor aparticularpurpose.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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