Microwave Oven
3828W5A2183 164D3370P197 49-40230-1 11-01 JR
JE1440
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . . .2–10
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . .31, 32
Changing Power Level . . . . . .14
Convenience Features . . .22–26
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .12, 13
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . .31
Other Features . . . . . . . . . 27–29
Time Features . . . . . . . . .15–20
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .33
Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
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Serial #
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You can find them on a label inside of
the oven.
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■ 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 8.
■ 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 Attempt
to operate
this oven with the door open
since open-door operation
can result in harmful
exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not
to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
■
Do Not Place
any object
between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
■
Do Not Operate
the oven if it
is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door
close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
door (bent),
hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing
surfaces.
■
The Oven Should Not
be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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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.
WARNING!
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
■ 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 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 General Electric Service or
an authorized service agent
using a power cord available
from General Electric.
■ 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.
■ Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for
example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool or
near a sink.
■ Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
■ Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
■ 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
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while
cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper
or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
– Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
– If materials inside the oven
should ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven
off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire
may spread.
■ See door surface cleaning
instructions in the
Care and
cleaning of the microwave
oven
section of this manual.
■ This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
■ As with any appliance,
close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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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.
■ Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in
a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
■ Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—will explode and
should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use
of the microwave oven could
result in injury.
■ Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
■ Operating the microwave
with no food inside for more
than a minute or two may
cause damage to the oven
and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around
the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
■ Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot
dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.
FOODS
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WARNING!
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
ARCING
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■
SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening
and causing injury, do not
heat any liquid for more than
2 minutes per cup. After
heating, let the cup stand in
the microwave for 30 seconds
before moving it or putting
anything into it.
■ 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.
■ Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil
during or shortly after
removal from the microwave
oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we
recommend the following:
before removing the
container from the oven,
allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids
in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam can
build up and cause it to burst
or overflow.
■ 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.
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
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.
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■ “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 guide. 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″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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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
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
WARNING—
EXTENSION CORDS
section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet
to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
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Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be
made to a properly grounded two-
prong wall receptacle by the use of
a UL listed adapter which is available
at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.
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 from the adapter, 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
happen,
DO NOT USE
the 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 frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the
adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
ADAPTER PLUGS
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Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
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WARNING!
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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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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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1150 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 and 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.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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You can microwave by time, with the convenience features or with the
auto feature.
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Cooking Controls
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
Press twice
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10
Convenience Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or
Press once, twice or three times 1.75 oz.
more/less time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 4 oz., 8 oz. or
Press once, twice or three times 12 oz.
REHEAT Food type 1–6 1–3 servings
SNACKS Snack type 1–6 number/weight
COOK Food type 1–9 +
weight
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight
Press once
VEGETABLES Vegetable type 1–3 +
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 feature time for
TIME
COOK, TIME DEFROST
or
EXPRESS COOK.
The power level
may also be changed during time countdown.
Press
TIME COOK
or select
Time Defrost.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press
START.
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.
Power level 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; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1:
Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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About the time features.
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Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High)
is automatically set, but you may
change it for more flexibility.
Press
TIME COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press
START.
You may open the door during
Time Cook
to check
the food. Close the door and press
START
to resume
cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press
TIME COOK.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press
TIME COOK
again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power.
(Press
POWER LEVEL.
Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press
START.
At the end of
Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
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About the time features.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen green)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears)
1 bunch 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) place 1/4 cup water.
(
frozen,
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head 6 to 10 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
- or 2-qt. casserole, place
(about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(wedges)
5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole)
1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 5 ears 1
1
/4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
per ear dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of
time.
(frozen)
1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. baking dish. Cover with vented
per ear plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
white)
(6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole,
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place
sweet or white)
in center of the oven. Let stand
5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
(frozen, chopped
10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
and leaf)
3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer
1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4
and yellow)
cup water.
(winter, acorn,
1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
or butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
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About the time features.
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
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
twice.
Enter defrosting time.
Press
START.
Turn food over when the oven signals.
Press
START.
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, the oven signals
TURN.
At this time, turn food over and break apart or
rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.
This 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
very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
1/4 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)
2 to 4 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces
(1 lb.)
3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2
1 to 5 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.)
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes,
if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
9 to 13 min.
Use
power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
14 to 20 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up (2
1
⁄
2
to 3 lbs.)
and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
20 to 25 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(2
1
⁄
2
to 3 lbs.)
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water
in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven
per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after half the
time. Run cool water in the cavity until
giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the
Express Cook
pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10.
For
example, press the
2
pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting
down. Press
POWER LEVEL
and enter 1–10.
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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.
■ It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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Auto Defrost
The
Defrost Auto/Time
feature gives you two ways to
defrost frozen foods. Press
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
once
for
Auto Defrost
or twice for
Time Defrost.
Use
Auto Defrost
for meat, poultry and fish.
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 six pounds.
Press
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
once.
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.
(
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.
■ Twice during defrost, the oven signals
TURN.
At each
TURN
signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted
meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
■ After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for
about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of 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
3
2
1
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About the convenience features.
Popcorn
To use the
Popcorn
feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook
if the
package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than
3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the
center of the microwave.
Press
POPCORN
once for a 3.5 ounce package of
popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package, or three
times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts
immediately.
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 seconds to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing
POPCORN,
press
9
once immediately after
the oven starts for an extra 10 seconds or twice for an
extra 20 seconds.
To subtract time:
After pressing
POPCORN,
press
1
once immediately after
the oven starts for 10 seconds less cooking time or twice
for 20 seconds less.
2
1
(less time)
(more time)
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
Beverage
To use the
Beverage
feature:
Press
BEVERAGE
once for a 4 oz. beverage, twice for
an 8 oz. beverage or three times for a 12 oz. beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot.
Remove the container with care.
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1 Pasta
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Meats, casseroles, pizza
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3 Fruits and vegetables
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Beverages, 8–10 oz.
Use wide mouth mug.
5 Sauces and gravies
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
6 Plate of leftovers (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Food Type Comments
Reheat Guide
Reheat
The
Reheat
feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many
previously cooked foods.
Press
REHEAT.
Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see
Reheat
Guide
below).
Press
START.
NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after
pressing START. Press number pad 1
,
2 or 3. Serving
size for food type 6 cannot be changed.
Press
2
or
3
to reheat 2 or 3 servings.
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3
2
1
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About the convenience features.
Snacks
The
Snacks
feature automatically sets the microwaving
times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods.
Press
SNACKS.
Select snack type 1–6 (see
Snacks Guide
below).
Enter the number of items or the food weight in
ounces.
Press
START.
HINT: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during
cooking to display the remaining microwaving time.
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3
2
1
1 Bread, rolls, muffins
1 to 4
2 Sandwiches
1 to 2
3 Pizza (leftover slices)
1 to 4
4 Dessert toppings
1 to 4
5 Soup
8 to 40 oz.
6 Cheese dip
4 to 16 oz.
Food Type Quantity or Weight
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Cook
The
Cook
feature automatically sets the cooking times
and power levels for a variety of foods.
Press
COOK.
Select food type 1–9 (see the
Cook Guide
below).
Enter weight in ounces.
Press
START.
Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to
display the remaining cook time.
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3
2
1
Cook Guide
1 Canned Vegetables
4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Frozen Vegetables
4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for
adding water. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables
4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each
serving. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
4 Potatoes
8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes
on the turntable.
5 Fish
4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
6 Chicken Pieces
4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap or
wax paper.
7 Ground Meat
8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble
(beef, pork, turkey)
meat into dish. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
8 Bacon
2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
9 Pizza
4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to
(frozen, microwaveable)
prepare pizza for microwaving.
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Vegetables
The
Vegetables
feature automatically sets the cooking
times and power levels for fresh, frozen, or canned
vegetables
.
Press
VEGETABLES
.
Select vegetable type 1–3 (see the
Vegetable Guide
below).
Enter weight in ounces.
Press
START.
Hint: Press and hold the VEGETABLES pad during cooking to
display the remaining cooking time.
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3
2
1
Vegetable Guide
1 Fresh Vegetables
4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each
serving. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
2 Frozen Vegetables
4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for
adding water. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
3 Canned Vegetables
4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of
day while microwaving.
Press
CLOCK.
Enter time of day.
Select AM or PM.
Press
START
or
CLOCK.
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3
2
1
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the
oven will display
FOOD IS READY
and beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or press
CLEAR/OFF.
Cooking Complete Reminder
Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press
and hold the
AM/PM
pad about 3 seconds to bring up
the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE
allows you to stop cooking without opening the door
or clearing the display.
Help
The
HELP
pad displays feature information and helpful
hints. Press
HELP,
then select a feature pad.
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Delay Start
Delay Start
allows you to set the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
Press
DELAY START.
Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure
the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)
Select AM or PM.
Select any combination of
Defrost Auto/Time
and
Time Cook.
Press
START.
The
Delay Start
time will be displayed plus
DS.
The oven will automatically start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing
CLOCK.
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4
3
2
1
Reminder
The
Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm clock,
and can be used at any time, even when the oven
is operating. The
Reminder
time can be set up to
24 hours later.
Press
REMINDER.
Enter the time you want the oven to remind you.
(Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct
time of day.)
Select AM or PM.
Press
REMINDER.
When
Reminder
signal occurs,
press
REMINDER
to turn it off. The
Reminder
time
may be displayed by pressing
REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the
Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder before it occurs,
press REMINDER, then 0. The REM indicator will no longer
be lit.
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3
2
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Timer On/Off
Timer On/Off
operates as a minute timer and can be
used at any time, even when the oven is operating.
Press
TIMER ON/OFF.
Enter time you want to count down.
Press
TIMER ON/OFF
to start.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the
timer signal, press
TIMER ON/OFF.
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is
operating.
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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, an
L
will be displayed to the extreme right.
Sound Level
The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press
SOUND
LEVEL.
Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.
Display On/Off
To turn the clock display on or off, press and hold
0
for
about 3 seconds. The
Display On/Off
feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
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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 Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes
are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
Term Definition
Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven.
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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.
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.
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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.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth.
Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can
damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the
control panel.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep the area clean where the
door seals against the microwave. Use only mild,
non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge
or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset
may be blown or the circuit breaker.
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave
oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong
into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully
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
oven will not start
securely.
START
pad not pressed • Press
START.
after 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 • Make sure you have
after pressing
TIME COOK.
entered cooking time
after pressing
TIME COOK.
CLEAR/OFF
was pressed • Reset cooking program
accidentally. and press
START.
Food weight not entered • Make sure you have
after selecting
Auto Defrost.
entered food weight
after selecting
Auto Defrost.
Food type not entered after • Make sure you have
pressing
REHEAT
or
COOK.
entered a food type.
“LOCKED” appears in
The control has been • Press and hold
CLEAR/OFF
display
locked. (When the control for about three seconds to
panel is locked an
L
will unlock the control.
be displayed.)
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■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
■ Light reflection around door or outer case.
■ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power
levels other than high.
■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
■ TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the
microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave.
Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check
the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
GE Microwave Oven Warranty.
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA.
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
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part
of the microwave oven which fails due to a
From the date of the
defect in materials or workmanship. During this
limited
original purchase one-year warranty,
GE will also provide,
free of charge,
all parts and service labor to repair or replace the
defective part.
Ten Years The magnetron tube,
if the magnetron tube fails due to
For the second through
a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
the tenth year from the additional nine-year limited warranty,
you will be
date of original purchase
responsible for any labor or in-home service costs.
For each of the above warranties: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to
a General Electric Customer Care
®
servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also
available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
■ Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
■ Improper installation.
■ Failure of the product if it is
abused, misused, 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.
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All warranty service provided by our
Factory Service Centers, or an authorized
Customer Care
®
technician. To schedule
service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit
us at GEAppliances.com, or call
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original
purchase date is needed
to obtain service under
the warranty.
Printed in Korea
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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).
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while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call
800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will
still be there after your warranty expires.
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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.
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