GE Spacemaker JVM239 User's Manual
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1. 28 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning Exhaust 27 28 Grease 27 tight Bulb 26 Installation 27 Adapter 27 Extension Cords 27 Grounding 27 Consumer 5 ue 31 Appliance 2 Important Phone 31 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranty osesseesssesesseeseseesnseesneeenseeees BackCover Microwave power output of this oven is 850 watts 705 Test Procedure Before using your oven read this guide carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 24 hours a 7 days week Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label inside the oven These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Mod2. G Spacemaker Microwave Oven Safety Instructione 3 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave 2 Operating Instructions Tips Add 30 Seconds Aluminum Auto Defrost Automatic Fan Feature 22 2 2 8 9 17 Cooking by 12 13 Cooking Complete Reminder 10 Cooking Guide 2 222 24 Defrosting by 444 18 Defrosting Guide 22 2 23 13 Delayed 11 Exhaust Fan 5 7 27 28 Express Cook 13 10 Glossary of Microwave 21 Heating or Reheating Guide 22 1 Kitchen 222 2 41 MiCrOWAVING 42 24 1 1 6 Minute 111 8 13 Power ala 7 6 11 12 18 22 24 16 SNACKS 14 15 GE Appliances Model JVM239 a Problem
3. tube fails because of manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 600 626 2000 consumer information service elmproper installation if you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities Staple sales slip or cancelled chink here Proof of origina is needed to obtain service under warranty rchase date This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 46 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for these technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers
4. Ihe Problem Solver 30 NOTES Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE well be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 AGE consumer service profession will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient foryou Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow oratyour con venience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays amp factory tied technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to aTDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or s
5. per cup 1 to 2 cups Meal High 7 2 to 4 min Coffe amp h 6 0 per cup 1 to 2 cups 2 to 3 min Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces 1 to 2 min Hamburgers meatloaf 4 07 per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 min Hot dogs and sausages 1to2 1 to 14 min Rice and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 min Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 24 min Thinly sliced meat 3 to 4 07 per serving 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 2 min Topped or mixed with sauce 2 3 3 4 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min Tip Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap Cover other Main dishes and with wax paper reheating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of slices or pieces rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking dine Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 3 to 4 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 2 min Moist filling sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 2 min etc in bun 1 3 cup per serving Tip Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches Soups Milk based 6 07 per serving 1to 2 servings Med High 7 1 to 4 min Water based 6 oz per serving 1 to
6. DELAY Add 30 Seconds ADD The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking Non to touch START the oven will start immediately Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program Step 4 Touch START pad The oven will automatically start at the desired time POPCORN The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackage microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces Step 1 Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn Step 2 Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor directed y the package instructions Close oven door Step 3 Touch POPCORN pad No need to touch START the oven will start immediately How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely pop there is a simple adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad The oven will start plus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more immediately Then touch number pad 9 A cooking time is being provided If your favori
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use e This over the range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit reaker not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions eDonot cover or block any openings on the appliance not stem this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in wet basement near aswimming pool or near a sink e This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use not store anything_ on top of the microwave oven when the oven is in operation not immerse power cord or plug in water s Keep power cord away from heated surfaces not let power cord hangover edge of table or counter not operate this appliance if it has a power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning section s of this
8. Place cup in oven and close door 2 Step 2 Touch MICRO COOK Step 3 Select your time Touch pads 1 0 and for 1 minute Using the Micro Cook Feature The Micro Cook feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place the food in the oven in a microwave safe container and close the door E Step 2 Touch MICRO COOK Step 3 Select your first cook time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds Step 4 Now is the time to change the power level if you don t want full power for MICRO COOK Press POWER LEVEL Select desired power level 1 10 Step 5 Touch MICRO COOK again Step 6 Set your second cook time 12 COOKING BY TIME Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee there is no need to change the power level If Power Level 10 is not appropriate see How to Change Power Level below Step 4 Touch START Step 5 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 6 Open the door If you interrupt Micro Cook to chink the food simply close the door and press START to resume cooking If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level When Setting Mm Cook I LI BR 1 Press MICRO COOK 2 Select cooki
9. Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted as directed by package Plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered eFamily size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the magnetron 1s in operation 18 DEFROSTING BY TIME To become better acquainted with the defrost function defrost a 10 oz package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below Step 1 Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door Be sure package contains no metal Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended For example touch pads 4 0 and O for 4 minutes Step 4 Touch START When the cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time Touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time e Foo
10. e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR 5 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company further help Is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 JVMzv Printed in the United State
11. be compared to the surface units range High Power Level 10 or full power is the Meal High 7 fastest way to cook and gives you 100 power Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power Level 7 is microwave Medium 5 energy 70 of the time Power Level 3 is energy 30 of the time A high setting 10 will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring rotating or turning over Most of your cooking will be done on High Power Level 10 A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used You may wish to use a lower power Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat Defrosting without cooking simmering delicate sauces Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter Warm 1 SUTABMOLISTIAL If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off This is because the automatic fan has come onto protect the internal parts of the microwave level when cooking foods that have a tendency to lt boil over such as scalloped potatoes 99 T AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature
12. or off The Clock Display On Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use 9 KITCHEN TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking When You Plug in the Oven 10 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and O and 1 30 will appear in display Then touch START or CLOCK pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process 11 SNACKS Touch this code number and weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of snack foods 12 COOK Touch this pad a code number and weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of foods using different times and power levels 13 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time 14 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3 Low 15 DELAY START Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay 16 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven 17 mm Use this with number pads to enter whole minutes For example for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE 18 CLEAR OFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time
13. prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face The Exhaust Hood Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use For this reason Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary In the event of a grease fire smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Clean the vent hood often Do not allow grease to build up on the hood or the filter Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye basal oven cleaners may damage the falter When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may s the flame SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier JX40WH Filler Panel Kit for model JVM239WV JX41 Filler Panel Kit for model 239 JX50 Glas
14. top bottom and sides round shapes and rings cook more evenly Comers receive more energy and may overcook This may also happen when cooking in a regular oven Delicacy Foods with a delicate texture such as custards are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening Natural Moisture of food affects how it inks Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly Stirring In range top cooking a stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly When microwaving ye stir inked portions from the outside to the center oods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving Turning Over In range top cooking you turn over foods such as hamburgers so both sides can directly contact the hot pan When microwaving turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods such as frozen hamburgers Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens i foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave inking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack Shielding In a 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 poul
15. 2 servings 1 to 3 min Tip soups with wax paper or plastic wrap Vegetables Large pieces whole asparagus Spears on the cob etc 102 s 1 3min Mashed 1 2 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min Small pieces peas beans corn etc 1 2 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 to 3 min Tip Cover vegetables for most even heating 22 DEFROSTING GUIDE 1 Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3 Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking unwrapping If food is foil wrapped eve foil and place food 4 When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas in cooking dish for defrosting Most food defrosts well using If still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let Defrost 3 For more even defrosting of larger foods such as stand a few minutes beef lamb and veal roasts use Warm 1 2 After first half of defrosting dine unwrap package and check food Turn food over if necessary break apart or separate food impossible Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil Food Time Comments Breads Cakes Power Level Defrost 3 Bread buns rolls 1 piece 1 min Sweet rolls 3to5 min Rearrange after half of dine approx 12 07 Fish and Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets frozen 1 Ib 7 to 9 min Shellfish small pieces 5 to 7 min Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after first half 1 Ib of
16. 6 to 8 oz each 10 to 16 oz 10 02 package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash tit 1 Ib each Time 7 to 9 min Med High 7 5 to7 min lo to 12a 6 to 8 tin 6 to 8 tin 18 to 22 min 8 to 10 min 10 to 13 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min 9011 min 8 to 10 min 7 to 9 min 5 to 7 min lo to 14 min 100 17 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 3 to 4 min per ear 5 to 6 min 3 to 4 min per ear 5 to 7 min 10to 12 5 to 7 min lo to 12 min 3 to 4 min 5 to 7 tin 5 to7 min 5 to 7 tin 8 to 11 min Comments In 14 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In 1 qt casserole 1 4 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 96 casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In 1 96 casserole In 1 96 casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 14 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place com
17. Ibs and Shield if necessary 30 minutes shield Ribs 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Remove defrosted 10 minutes pieces Shield if necessary Steak 01 6 016 Turnover 5 minutes stew 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes separate defrosted pieces Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and Turn over and shield 10 minutes shield run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes breast side up necessary run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish Hens whole 0 1 6 0 Ibs Remove wrapper 10 minutes and turn over run cold water in cavity Cornish Hens split 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over 5 minutes Fish Fillets 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Shrimp Scallops 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Whole Fish 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and Hold under shield tail and cold running head water Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas After first or second signal shield warm areas with small pieces of foil GLOSSMY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave it is best tom with a familiar recipe Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving Foods that require browning or crisp dry surfa
18. If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time In 1 9 casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place in the oven 1 inch apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 17 96 casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes CARE AND CLEANING How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor 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 on oven walls NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Door inside Window Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth Rinse thoroughly and dry Metal and plastic parts on door Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil DO NOT USE ABRASIVES SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS THEY WIL
19. L DAMAGE THE SURFACE How to Clean the Outside Cm Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chine trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel Control Panel 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 Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside Am occasional through wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Don t use sharp edged utensils on your oven The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched The control panel can be damaged BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN S note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughily following instructions on can Do not use Bon Amrbrand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Door Surface When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or s
20. T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven should ignite keep oven door closed tam oven off and disconnect power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel eSome 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 e Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk really is Always test the milk before feeding the baby n t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the containers opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury 1156 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 other than metal shelf at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven e Cookware may become hot use of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be ne
21. ces will cook better in_ ovens e Moist foods such as vegetables fruits poultry and seafood microwave well e Rich foods such as bar cookies moist cakes and candies are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1 2 to 1 3 Check food after minimum time to avoid eve king e Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring but are not needed to prevent sticking e Seasonings may need to be reduced Salt meats and vegetables after cooking Covering In both regular baking and microwave cooking covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time In regular ovens partial covering dews excess steam to escape Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving Venting covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 corner SO excess steam can escape Arranging Food in Oven When baking in regular ovens you position foods such as cake layers or potatoes so hot air can flow around them When microwaving you arrange foods in a ring so that all sides exposed to microwave energy Basic Microwave Guidelines Density of Food In both regular baking and microwave cooking dense foods such as potatoes take longer to cook than light porous foods such as rolls bread or pieces of cake Round Shapes Since microwaves penetrate foods to about 1 inch from
22. ching KITCHEN mm Using a Holding Time The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 rends A holding or standing time maybe found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 rends touch MICRO COOK and enter cook time Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes Step 6 Touch MICRO COOK p 6 Touc E Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking time Step 8 Touch START As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function When time is up the oven signals and flashes End JO 591013891 TUN WINA ISN 0 Micro Cook I Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of tic Power Level 10 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility See the Cooking Guide To become better acquainted with time cooking make a of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Fill a cup 2 3 full of water add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has P no metal ration and is microwave p safe refer to Microwaving Tips section
23. ds that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need more went attention than usual Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1 2 Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1 3 During either rotate or stir Pood frequently AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto f the oven automatically sets the defrostitimes and power levels for you How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin check the guide located on the inside front of oven when you open the door It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost Step 1 Remove food from package place in oven on microwave safe dish and close door Step 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST pad Ca Step 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below After approximately 5 seconds START flashes Stand Time After Auto Defrosting meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost You may take the food out of the ov
24. eded to handle the cookware Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven e Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven e Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used my Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions SS are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures overcooking the food and cookware could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina maybe present in the it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat not boil eggs had wave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Foods with unbroken
25. el Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven HELP US HELP YOU Be sure your microwave oven is registered It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card If you move or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us stating model and serial numbers This appliance must be registered Please be certain that it is write to GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven eSteam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating e Some W Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the in
26. en if you wish Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide Use the Auto Defrost Guide Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound see Conversion Guide below Then touch START pad The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results Step 4 Touch START pad Display shows 6 defrost time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURo flashes I Follow the directions ery the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START pad When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF pad is touched Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound ounces Pounds 19 AUTO DEFROST GUIDE RECOMMENDED WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME FOODS Chops 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary Frankfurters Sausage 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate Remove defrosted 2 minutes pieces Ground Meat 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes and break apart Beef Patties 0 1 6 0 Ibs over Separate patties 5 minutes Roast 0 1 6 0
27. ervice You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year con et you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User booklet cover lures in to any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Part No 164D2966P140 Pub No 49 8620 395 CG YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and se labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE YEAR WARRANTY For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase we w provide free of charge a replacement iy of se tube it
28. guide e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children reduce the of fire the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove tides and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper prod con nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite 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 Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two no harm is done However try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven continued next page 3 5 FEL JUV LOIT suon IMPORTAN
29. he number of servings Shelf on models so quipped Use the shelf to heat more than 1 dish at a time Take the shelf out when you not using it 21 HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE Use Power Level High 10 unless otherwise noted 1 Directions below are for heating or reheatin already cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature USC microwave safe cookware 2 Cover most foods for fastest heating Exceptions are some sandwiches griddle foods and baked items 3 Bubbling round edges of dish is normal since the center is the last to heat Foods heated to 160 F to 165 F will provide safe palatable results Adjust temperatures to Suit your personal taste Let foods stand a few minutes before serving 4 Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Item Amount Power Level Time Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts Sweet rolls 1 piece Low 3 1 4 to 1 2 min ut or fruit bread 9 inch cake or Low 3 2 to 4 min 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 Medium 5 1 4 to in min 6 to 8 Medium 5 1 to 2 min Pie fruit nut or custard 1 slice 1 8 of 9 inch pie 1 slice into 1 min use minimum time for custard 9 inch pie Med High 7 3 to 5 min Beverages Cocoa other milk based drinks 6
30. ing the SNACKS pad during microwaving will display the remaining time When done oven displays End How to Use the Snacks Feature Snacks Codes 5 and 6 NOTE above on how to use Snacks Codes 1 to 4 Step 1 Remove the food from the package place in the oven on microwave safe dish or container Close the oven door Step 2 Touch the SNACKS pad Step 3 Touch number pad of desired food 5 Lf Pp 5 code For example ENTER touch number pad 5 for soup The code number and food type you selected will appear on the display ENTER WEIGHT will flash CODE Step 4 Touch number pad to enter food zJ Bent For example dah land 2 for EJL 12 ounces After 5 seconds START 2 3 flashes on the display Q m n Step 5 Touch the START pad Oven will begin microwaving Touching the SNACKS pad during microwaving will display the remaining time When done oven displays End SNACKS CODE GUIDE Codes 1 to 4 For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide Quantity Display Limit QTY Comments Use paper towel or microwave safe plate Use paper towel or microwave stie plate 5 Use microwave safe plate Use microwave safe dish Codes 5 and 6 For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide weight Limit OZ Comments Use microwave safe dish If container is microwaveable follow instructions
31. ng time Bm 3 Press POWER LEVEL 7J s s 4 Select desired power level 1 10 COCCI 5 Press START Step 7 Change the power level for MICRO COOK Press PO Mm Select desired power level 1 10 Step 8 Press START The microwave oven will start and the time set for COOK TIME will count down Also POWER 10 or the power level selected for COOK TIME will be displayed At the end of COOK TIME the second power level is displayed and the time for COOK TIME is shown counting down When time is up the oven signals and flashes The oven light and fan shut off Open the door If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food simply close the door and press START to resume king If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short cut method to set time for 1 5 minutes To Express Cook your food or beverage Touch a number pad from 1 to 5 for 1 Wee to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level GICs 10 For example touch the 2 pad for 2 7 2 minutes of cooking time No need to 0000 touch START the oven will start immediately The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished How to Use Delay Start The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay Step 1 Touch DELAY START pad
32. of day 19 ADD 30 SEC Press this pad for 30 seconds of cook time to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it s counting down or for an instant on for 30 s rids 20 SURFACE LIGHT Touch ON to turn on the surface light 21 VENT FAN Press HI LO or OFF for the different fan speeds The display panel displays 88888 18 POWER and all of the oven functions After 15 s rids all lights disappear and RESET appears in the upper potion Touch the CLEAR OFF pad set the Clock and oven is ready for use This will happen any time there is a power outage poreon Par a 28 CLEAR MINUTE Me pone ae eH 7 a F 1 Door tie Pull to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 2 Door Latches 3 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven 4 Touch Control Panel and Digital Display For detailed information on each feature see Your Touch Control Panel section Cooking Complete Reminder For all cooking features To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display End and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR OFF pad 10 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN 5 Hood Controls Vent Fan Press HI LO or OFF Surface Ligh
33. oft cloth 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 sursoo Cooktop Light To replace cooktop light first disconnect power at main TENNI fuse or circuit VEE breaker panel or pull plug REMOVE SCREW Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place your GE supplier LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Next remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing Replace burned out bulb with a 30 watt incandescent bulb WB02X4235 available from Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs Replace with 40 watt incandescent bulbs WB02X4253 available from your GE supplier High intensity 40 watt bulbs 4081 13 1 which available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements Raise light compartment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven De gt 4 Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often U
34. on container or use microwave safe dish 7 5 gt The Reheat feature is designed to reheat to 3 servings of a previously cooked food The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time REHEAT Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes to 6 to reheat many popular foods See the Reheat Guide below Reheat The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods Choose a code number from 1 to 6 see Reheat Guide below Step 1 Touch REHEAT pad REHEAT Step 2 Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group Step 3 Touch START pad Oven will signal and tum off automatically when finished Reheat Guide Size 1 3 To Reheat More Than One Serving Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three servings To add more than one serving just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START The word SERV ae cae and a number will be displayed to show how many servings have been selected serving size may even be changed or added after touching START Just touch number pad 2 or 3 Foods Recommended mae CAUTION Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas maybe extremely hot 16 2 to 3 foods 4 OZ each removing food from the oven we recommend that all reheated foods be stirred if possible to even out the temperature COOK Use the Cook feature when coo a
35. outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use 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 it 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 s can build up and cause it to burst or overflow e 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 immediatly after cooking possibly resulting in injury fro plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they forma tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face e Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To
36. rving Cover with lid or plastic wrap Potatoes 8 to 40 OZ Pierce skin with fork Place side by side on oven floor Fish 5 4 to 16 OZ Use oblong square or round dish Cover with plastic wrap Chicken 4 to 40 oz Use oblong square or round dish Pieces Cover with wax paper Ground Meat 7 8 to 48 OZ Use round casserole dish Crumble meat into dish Beef Pork Cover with wax paper rekey Bacon 2 to 10 oz Layer strips on a plate 4 to a layer Cover each layer with a paper towel 9 woo Pizza 4 to 16 OZ Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for frozen microwaving microwaveable 17 Time Defrost Power Level 3 Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food andis one of the tad of a microwave oven Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread rolls vegetables fruits and frozen dinners The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you e Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press TIME DEFROST pad but you may change this for more flexibility eSee the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Select defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 LJ mu BB 2 8 5 Press START Defrosting Tips a e Foods frozen in paper or plastic be defrosted the package
37. s Canopy Kit JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non vented installation Ajyayes IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are 3 steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Louisville 40225 e 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 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 minute at high If the dish heats it sho
38. scharged through the provided venting to the outside METAL METAL FILTER FILTER LIGHT Reusable Grease Filters The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Never operate the microwave without the filters in place In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit To Remove Grease Filter To Clean and Replace Grease Filter To remove_ filter To clean grease filter soak it and then agitate falter grasp the finger hold in solution of hot water and detergent Don t use on the filter and slide to ammonia or ammonia products because they will the rear Then pull falter darken the metal Light brushing can be used to downward and to the remove embedded dirt front The filter will Rinse shake and remove moisture before replacing drop out To rep _ filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into pi continued next page 27 JOIMIDIVIGOW 308071 1 90 THE EXHAUST FEATURE continued Charcoal Filter Kit for some models There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not vented to the outside Filter Kit model JX81A can be ordered from your GE supplier Ask for part WB02X9883 QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE fuse in yo
39. se a solution of warm water and detergent About tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution ammonia will darken metal GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Where a standard 2 prong wall PREFERRED a METHOD receptacle is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle 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 before cut remove the third ground plug must oe mme Taa prong from the power cord at is properly ins an Consult a qualified electrician or 2 grounded Fig 1 service technician if the grounding not an adapter plug with instructions are not completely this appliance WARNING improper understood or if doubt exists as to Do not use an extension cord use of the grounding plug can whether the appliance is properly with this appliance result in a risk of electric shock grounded THE EXHAUST FEATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease When the fan is operated air is drawn up through the filters and is then di
40. t Press ON or OFF 6 Grease Filters 7 Cooktop Light 8 Automatic Cooking Guide 9 Oven Floor NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with AMCA Bulletin No 210 at 0 10 WG 300 Vert 300 Her SONES 7 2 Vert 6 8 Her HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen Timer The Kitchen Timer has three timing functions operates as a minute timer It can be set to delay cooking It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The Kitchen T operates without microwave energy How to Time a 3 Minute Phone Call Step 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad KITCHEN TIMER Step 2 Touch number pads 3 0 and O for 3 minutes and no seconds Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting down The timer signals when time is up How to Defrost Hold and Micro Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven TIME DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level 1 10 Step 4 Set standing or hold time b KITCHEN tou
41. te popcorn is overcooked there is a simple adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad The Oven will start pa minus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less immediately Then touch number pad 1 A cooking time is being provided 13 AG 910240 SNACKS The Snacks feature can be used to Use the Snacks Code Guide Touch The oven calculates time and warm a of popular snack the SNACKS pad For codes 1 to changes power levels during foods The oven automatically 4 enter the quantity of food For microwaving to give even results sets the microwaving times and codes 5 and 6 enter the food power levels for you weight in ounces Then touch the START pad How to Use the Snacks Feature Snacks Codes 1 to 4 NOTE See below on how to use Snacks Codes 5 and 6 Step 1 Remove the food from the package place in the oven on microwave safe dish and close door Step 2 Touch the SNACKS pad Step 3 Touch number pad of desired food code For example touch number pad 1 CODE for bread rolls or muffins The number and food type you selected will appear on the display ENTER will flash oac Step 4 Touch number pad to enter the quantity of food For example touch 2 After 5 seconds START flashes display Step 5 Touch the START pad Oven will begin microwaving Touch
42. terference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 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 f and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 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 Sal s d me amp en Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your appliance When using electrical a liances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING H o reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy on the previous page e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this guide
43. time Fruit Power Level Defrost 3 Plastic pouch 1 to 2 3 to 6 min 10 0z package Meat Power Level Defrost 3 Bacon 1 Ib 3 to 5 min per lb Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Franks 11b 3 to 5 min Place unopened_ in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting G m t 1 1 5 to 7 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 12 to 16 min per Ib Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 6 to g min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with tile knife Let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Power Level Defrost 3 Chicken broiler fryer 16 tom Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and tum over after first half cut up 2 to 3 Ibs of time 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 18 to 22 Place wrapped chicken in dish After first half of time unwrap and 2 to 3 Ibs turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Cornish hen 8 to 14 min per Ib Place unwrapped hen in oven tit side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water in cavit
44. to The fan will automatically turn off when the internal 2 protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop parts are cool It may stay for 30 minutes or more or range beneath it It automatically turns on at a low after the range and microwave controls have been s if it senses too much heat turned off p lt A gt 5 S YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger It s designed to be easy to use and understand 1 DISPLAY Displays time of day cooking time power level being used cooking mode and instructions 2 REHEAT Use Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels 3 POPCORN Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces No need to touch START the oven will start immediately 4 MICRO COOK Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 High 5 EXPRESS COOK Touch number pads 1 through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of king No need to touch START the oven will start immediately 6 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to program the microwave 7 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 High for cooking or Power Level 3 Low for defrosting 8 CLOCK DISPLAY ON OFF Touch the O number pad to turn the clock display on
45. try which would cook before larger parts Arcing Sparks caused by too much the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such as potatoes as you do before regular oven cooking egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting Rotating Occasionally repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly To rotate 1 2 turn turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front To rotate 1 4 turn turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side Piece Size Small pieces cook faster than large ones Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly With large pieces of food reduce the power setting for even cooking Shape of Food In both types of cooking thin cook faster than thick areas This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center Starting Temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods Quantity of Food In both types of cooking small amounts usually take less time than large amounts This is most apparent in microwave cooking where time is directly related to t
46. uld not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe MICROWAVING TIPS e 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 eSome microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check the Cooking Guide Steam builds up pressure in foods Winch are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens VARIABLE POWER LEVELS 1 10 Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off How to Change Power Level give time for the food to eaualize or transfer heat 1 Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with Power Level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave 2 Select cooking or defrosting time energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would 3 Press POWER mm cook before the inside was defrosted 4 Select desired power level 1 10 mm Here are some examples of uses for various power lt 5 Press START levels Q BEST USES Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking The power levels on your microwave oven can
47. ur home maybe blown or the circuit b tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker e Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in e Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle PROBLEM CONTROL PANEL Door not securely closed LIGHTED YET OVEN START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection WILL NOT START Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not touched to cancel it Make sure you have entered cooking time touching MICRO COOK pad CLEAR OFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad e The cooktop lamp is located y below the oven floor When the lamp is on the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm This is normal FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Light reflection around door or outer case Some Radio interference might be noticed Dimming oven light and change in blower sound while using your microwave oven It s similar to may occur while operating at power levels other the interference caused by other small appliances than high and does not indicate a problem with your oven If you need more helbp call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 28
48. variety of The oven calculates cooking time and changes power microwaved foods The oven automatically sets levels during cooking to give even cooking results the m ties and power levels for you Use the Cook Code Guide Touch the COOK pad Touch a number pad from to 9 to select the desired food group Enter the food weight in ounces then touch the START pad How to Use the Cook Feature Step 1 Remove the food from package place Step 4 Enter weight For example touch 1 and 8 S the oven on microwave safe dish and close door for 18 ounces After 5 seconds START flashes Step 2 Touch the COOK pad on the display COOK Step 5 Touch the START pad Oven will 7250 j begin cooking Touching COOK during cooking will display remaining dor Se A Cook time Oven displays End when For example touch Le cooking is done number pad 1 for canned vegetables The code number and food type you selected will appear on the display ENTER WEIGHT will flash Cook Code Guide Cook Weight Food Code Limit OZ Cements canned to 20 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap Frozen 2 4 to 16 OZ Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Vegetables Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or Plastic wrap Fresh 3 4 to 16 OZ Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Vegetables Add 2 tablespoons water for h se
49. y until giblets can be removed Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs 6 to 10 min per lb Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After first half 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 Vegetables Vegetable Asparagus frozen spears frozen spears Beans fresh green frozen green frozen lima Beets fresh whole Broccoli fresh cut fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen Com frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn or butternut COOKING GUIDE NOTE Use Power Level High 10 unless otherwise noted Amount 11b 10 02 package 11 cut in half 10 oz package 10 02 package 1 bunch 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs 1 bunch 1 to 1 ibs 10 02 package 10 02 package 1 medium head about 2 165 11b 10 oz package 1 medium head 1 medium head 10 oz package 10 02 package 1 to 5 ears 1 ear 2 6 10 02 package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 02 package 4 pores 6 to 8 oz each 1
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