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1. Touch number pad 1 2 for desired code For example touch number pad 2 to reheat food that is at refrigerator temperature Display shows CHILL 2 and CODE flashes After 4 seconds START flashes on the display Touch the START pad RHEAT and CODE 2 displayed Beep sounds when steam is sensed and is replaced by cooking time counting down Rotate or stir food if necessary Close the door and touch the START pad to finish heating When done display shows End and oven beeps every minute until the door is opened or the CLEAR OFF pad is touched Containers and Covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good reheating results e Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids wax paper or plastic wrap Wonder if the container is microwave safe Put it to the test described on page 3 e Never use tight sealing plastic lids they can prevent steam from escaping and cause poor reheating results Match the amount of food to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor e Stir or rotate some foods after the beeping signal if required Use microwave safe casseroles or bowls Cove
2. ry SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES JVMt152 Printed in Kore
3. Step 3 Select your cooking time For example touch 2 and 5 for a cooking time of two minutes and 15 seconds Display shows 2 15 and POWER 10 COOK TIME I flashes Step 4 Touch TIME COOK I amp II Step 5 Set your cooking time How to Change Power Level After setting cooking time touch the POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch START pad 10 Step 7 COOK TIME I POWER 10 and time counting down show on display Step 8 At the end of the first programmed cook time the second power level COOK TIME II and the second programmed cook time counting down show on the display Step 9 When time is up the oven signals and display flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 10 Open the door Cook N Watch The Cook N Watch feature is a short term cooking program which automatically turns the oven off after 3 minutes It s ideal for melting cheese on food or other quick cooking operations where you want to stop cooking at just the right time To Use Cook N Watch Step 1 Touch COOK N WATCH pad After 4 seconds START flashes on the display Step 2 Touch START pad COOK N WATCH and time counting up to 3 minutes show on display Power level 10 is automatically set in oven but another power level can be selected either during programming or during cooking
4. Touch START AUTO shows on display DO NOT OPEN DOOR until first oven signal then rotate dish 1 2 turn if necessary Close door and touch START to finish cooking Questions amp Answers Q Why does my oven automatically cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook code 1 when it does not for other settings A When using Code 1 there is no second phase of minutes counting down All the cooking is completed in the first phase or Auto Q If my food is not completely cooked after using the suggested code what should I do A Use Time Cook I and power level 10 for a few minutes until completion Q Do all fresh or frozen vegetables require a standing period after cooking with Auto Cook A Most vegetables are cooked to a crisp state during Auto Cook just as in regular microwaving Therefore it is recommended that you let the vegetables stand for up to 5 minutes depending on size and density of pieces This standing time also enhances the overall flavor and appearance of most vegetables Q What if I don t fully cover the dish in Auto Cook A Oven senses steam too quickly which shortens the cooking time and leaves food undercooked Cover tightly and reset Auto Cook Q Do the shapes and sizes of foods make a difference when using Auto Cook A Yes in some cases larger pieces will require additional Time Cooking Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish since prop
5. Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING 1 reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 2 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 29 This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use eFor best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker eInstall or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance e Do not use outdoors e Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces e Donot let power cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug ifit is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 3 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 28 This appliance shou
6. Step 3 Open the door or touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop cooking The oven will automatically signal flash End and shut off at the end of 3 minutes Cooking by Temperature Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods Use Temp Cook Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature The Time Cook I amp II setting is recommended for batters doughs frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe Temp Cook Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad Note Oven automatically switches to Hold when preset food temperature is reached The Temperature Probe Sensor Handle Cable Ah Z Clip The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food The probe must be used when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast functions To use the probe properly follow directions on page 12 How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1 Insert temperature probe into roast and seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall Close the door Step 2 Touch TEMP COOK HOLD pad The display panel shows F and POWER 10 ENTER FOOD TEMP flashes on the d
7. 1 6 oz pkg mozzarella cheese shredded Peel eggplant slice 1 8 1 thick Spread 2 tablespoons tomato sauce in bottom of 2 qt casserole Layer half of eggplant 1 can tomato sauce half of oregano and half of shredded cheese Repeat layers Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 5 Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and microwave at High 10 1 to 2 minutes until cheese has melted 25 Pineapple Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Cooking Time 21 min akes 6 to 8 Servings 2 20 7 cans pineapple chunks drained 1 cup sugar 1 2 cup flour 2 cups buttery flavored cracker crumbs 1 2 cup butter melted Spread pineapple chunks evenly in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Combine sugar and flour sprinkle over pineapple Top with cracker crumbs and drizzle melted butter over crumbs Cover with vented plastic wrap Microwave on Auto Cook code 6 Spicy Apple Cobbler Auto Cook Code 3 Approx Cooking Time 12 min Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 22 oz can prepared apple pie filling 1 9 oz box yellow cake mix 1 2 cup peanuts coarsely chopped 1 4 cup butter melted 1 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 4 teaspoon ginger 1 8 teaspoon nutmeg In 8 in square dish spread pie filling In small bowl mix together cake mix peanuts butter cinnamon ginger and nutmeg until crumbly Sprinkle evenly over apples Cover with plastic wrap Microwave on Auto Cook code 3 How to Use the Oven Shelf e Do not store or cook wit
8. Microwave safe container matched to amount of food 3 to 4 min per cup 3 to 4 min per cup 4 to 8 min e To adjust cook time to suit individual tastes add a 417 or 9 to code number when entering Auto Cook code See page 20 for instructions e Use of Auto Cook feature with oven shelf is not recommended Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap Leftovers Plate or microwave 2 to 4 min per Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap safe container serving matched to amount of food Convenience Foods Frozen dinners Package tray or plate 6to 10 min Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave with entree and 2 plastic covering in place on tray vegetables or vegetable and pasta Frozen dinner entree individual Pouch Pouch 3 to 6 min Tray Tray 8 to 11 min If tray has foil cover replace with plastic wrap Frozen dinner Tray 18 to 22 min If tray has foil cover replace with entree plastic wrap 2 to 3 servings Frozen breakfast Package wrap or tray 3 to 5 min entrees Grocery Shelf Package 3 to 5 min dinner entrees 22 Food Casseroles Pre cooked ingredients in sauce such as tuna noodle turkey tetrazzini and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients such as scalloped potatoes hamburger patty stew Meats Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces up to 2 4 lbs Whole chicken up to 3 lbs Fish fillet
9. and DEF are displayed and ENTER WEIGHT flashes Stand Time When using the Auto Defrost feature it is necessary to allow the food to stand in order to finish defrosting the interior You may take the food out of the oven if you wish Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide at right Conversion Guide If weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound WEIGHT LBS DEF Display shows 1 27 WEIGHT LBS and DEF After 4 seconds DEF is displayed and 1 2 is replaced by START flashing 4 Touch START pad Display shows defrost time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes TURn flashes until you open the door attend the food see guide on next page 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 16 Auto Defrost Guide RECOMMENDED FOODS MIN MAX WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Meat Chops 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary Frankfurters Sausage 0 1
10. cooking properly during Automatic Cooking Q I tried to warm some chow mein noodles using Auto Cook Why didn t this work A Food must have some moisture in order to create steam which helps the auto sensor function Extremely dry foods such as chow mein noodles potato chips and other such foods do not have enough moisture Q May I use Auto Cook when I am cooking many foods in more than one dish or casserole A No Because of different food densities attention needed during cooking and food amounts it is best to use Time Cook when cooking many foods Automatic Cooking Tips Containers and Covers e Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap e Never use tight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook e Match the amount of food to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results e Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor eStir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal if required See Automatic Cooking Control Guide and recipes on the following pages How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes eSelect recipes that do not require adding ingredients stirring or rotating at different stages during cooking eUse microwave safe cont
11. into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turn over after 1 2 of time Broiler Fryer 180 SIM Same procedure as above Ham or Pork Roast 180 F SIM Add 4 cups liquid soup Stock Vegetable 180 F SIM Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid Stir every 3 hours Split Pea 180 SIM Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches Stir after 3 hours Automatic Simmer Auto Roast Code 4 Your cookbook has information on Automatic Simmering including guides and recipes Total time includes time to bring food to 180 F and hold at that temperature until done Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained on page 12 Display shows SIM and CODE 4 Oven switches to Hold at 180 F and continues holding at 180 F until you remove food and turn off oven If stirring is recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAR OFF pad after cooking Auto Reheat Auto Reheat lets you touch just 3 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature With many leftovers there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or rely on guesswork By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats this feature automatically adjusts the oven s heating time to various types and amounts of pre cooked food Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating
12. make a cup of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Fill a cup 2 3 full of water add teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to Microwaving Tips on page 3 Place cup in oven and close door TIME COOK Step 2 Touch TIME COOK I amp II Display shows O and POWER 10 ENTER COOK TIME I flashes Step 3 Select your cooking time Touch and MIN pad for a cooking time of one minute Display shows 1 00 and POWER 10 COOK TIME I flashes 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 at right Step 4 Touch START pad COOK TIME I POWER 10 and time counting down show on the display Step 5 When time is up the oven signals and display flashes Oven light and fan shut off Step 6 Open the door Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set two 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 food in oven in microwave safe container and close the door TIME COOK Step 2 Touch TIME COOK I amp II Display shows O and POWER 10 ENTER COOK TIME I flashes
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14. Continue microwaving at High 10 for 2 to 3 minutes Continue heating if necessary until hot Reheating two casseroles height should be less than 3 inches 15 possible Cover with plastic wrap Use staggered arrangement of foods placing food on right side of shelf and left side of floor Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide in cookbook for suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times together Microwave at High 10 reversing position of foods top to bottom after half of time Several small bowls of leftovers may be heated in the same way stirring and reversing positions after half of time Two frozen individual entrees 5 to 7 oz each or two TV dinners 10 to 12 oz each are both ready to serve at the same time Remove trays of food from their boxes If there are foil covers remove them and return the trays of food to their boxes Battered foods should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally Place in oven with one TV dinner or entree on right side of shelf and the second dinner or entree on left side of floor Microwave at High 10 for 7 minutes Reverse positions top to bottom and rotate foods 1 2 turn Continue microwaving at High 10 for 7 minutes Check dinners for heating If one dinner seems less done than desired return it to the box and continue heating on floor to 2 more minutes How to Reheat Several Different Types of Food Together When heating several dif
15. TURn flashes on the display when it s time to turn the roast over After you turn the roast close the door and touch START Note Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over 3 After a pre programmed food temperature is reached oven beeps 4 times and appears on the display 4 Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes The oven then beeps 4 times and End appears Auto Roast Guide e Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave safe dish Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag e Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door on front of oven e Insert probe as described on page 12 Approx Time Hold Doneness minutes per pound Minutes Display Beef 5 pound max Tender Roast Medium Well Pork 5 pound max Loin Roast 10 WELL Poultry 6 pound max Turkey Breast 10 15 WELL Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area Recommended standing time before serving Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Final Approx Joneness Food Temp rime Hours Display Comments Beef Pot Roast 180 SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat If adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid Chili 180 F SIM Precook meat Place probe I inch from top surface Stir after 3 hours if possible Chicken Stewing 180 SIM Add 4 cups liquid Insert probe
16. 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 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 Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from liquid stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven THE EXHAUST HOOD e Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer See the special initiation booklet packed with the microwave oven e The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature page 6 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
17. plastic wrap Fish fillets or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit Cover with plastic wrap Whole or large halves of vegetables such as cauliflower or squash should be placed in round or square container close to size of vegetable Add 1 2 cup water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Automatic Cooking Control Guide e Do not open oven door during Auto cycle When oven signals and time counting down is displayed door may be opened for stirring turning or rotating food To resume cooking close door and touch START pad Match the amount of food to the size of the container Fill containers at least 1 2 full e Add 1 4 to 1 2 cup water to fresh vegetables Food Canned Foods Thin water and milk based soups sauces gravies Thick chili beef stew ravioli spaghetti chunky soups Vegetables 8 to 16 ounces e Foods should be covered with lid to dish or vented plastic wrap to prevent spattering and keep oven clean Spareribs pot roasts and meat loaf should be covered tightly to ensure even cooking e Be sure outside of container and inside of oven are dry e After completion of Auto Cook cycle if food needs additional cooking return food to oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking Approx Time Comments Container Microwave safe container matched to amount of food Microwave safe container matched to amount of food
18. this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture Note Use of the metal shelf with Auto Reheat is NOT recommended Foods Recommended A wide variety of previously cooked foods including leftovers can be Auto Reheated Auto Reheat is recommended for single servings of food For reheating plates of leftovers it is best to use Time Cook See the cookbook Foods Not Recommended Bread products foods that must be reheated uncovered foods that require constant attention and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be Auto Reheated It is best to Time Cook these foods Easy to Use Simply touch three control pads REHEAT desired CODE and START Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the words ROOM T or CHILL are displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance If the door is opened close the door and touch the START pad immediately Auto Reheat Codes Automatic Reheating codes 1 and 2 are designed to give easy automatic reheating results with foods that are either chilled in the refrigerator or are at room temperature Foods at room temperature CODE 1 Foods at refrigerator temperature Example AUTOMATIC COO KINGI AUTO REHEAT Place covered food in oven Touch the REHEAT pad RHEAT shows on display and ENTER CODE flashes
19. 5 0 Ibs Separate Remove defrosted 2 minutes pieces Ground Meat 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over Remove defrosted 5 minutes areas and break apart Roast 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over and Shield if necessary 90 minutes shield Ribs 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over Remove defrosted 10 minutes pieces Shield if necessary Steak I 0 1 50 lbs Turnover x di 5 minutes Stew 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes separate defrosted pieces Poultry Whole Chicken 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes in breast side up necessary refrigerator Chicken Pieces 0 1 5 0 Ibs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Turn over and shield Cornish hens whole 0 1 5 0 lbs Remove wrapper 10 minutes and turn over run cold water in cavity Seafood 0 1 3 0 Ibs Separate and remove defrosted pieces Turn over 0 1 3 0 Ibs Separate and remove defrosted pieces Shrimp scallops Separate Whole fish 0 1 3 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 Defrosting by Time The Time Defrost setting is desig
20. 8 POWER and all of the oven functions After 15 seconds all lights disappear and RESET appears in the upper portion Touch the CLEAR OFF pad set the CLOCK and oven is ready for use If power is disrupted at any time the above sequence recurs and you must reset CLOCK after touching the CLEAR OFF pad Error Appears on the Display During Auto Cook or Auto Reheat program the door was opened before steam could be detected Appears on the Display e Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is being used Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle 1 DISPLAY Displays time of day time or temperature during cooking functions power level being used cooking mode and instructions 2 TIME COOK I amp II Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 If desired you may change power level after entering cooking time See page 10 3 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low If desired you may change power level after entering defrosting time See page 18 4 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 pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process 5 AUTO START Allows you to prog
21. Contents Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil Appliance Registration Auto Cook Auto Defrost Auto Reheat Auto Roast Auto Simmer Auto Start Care and Cleaning Consumer Services Control Panel Cook N Watch 29 4 2 19 24 16 17 14 15 12 13 ll 2429 31 6 7 10 Cooking Complete Reminder 8 Delayed Cooking Exhaust Fan Extension Cords Features Grease Filter Grounding Instructions Hold Time Light Bulb Replacement Model JVM152 GE Appliances 9 6 29 29 8 29 29 9 28 Use and Care Guid Spacemaker Microwave Oven Microwaving Tips 3 Minute Second Timer 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Oven Shelf 5 26 27 Power Levels 9 12 Precautions 2 5 Problem Solver 30 Recipes Cooking Tips 21 24 Safety Instructions 2 5 Temperature Cook Temperature Probe 11 13 Time Cook 10 Time Defrost 18 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 705 Test Procedure Help us help you Before using your oven read this book 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 write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 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 O
22. IDE BEHIND DOOR VENT FAN LIGHT 18 Features of Your Microwave Oven Cooking Complete Reminder For all cooking features except Auto Roast Code 4 o 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 1 Door Handle 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 Model and Serial Numbers 5 Oven Vent 6 Oven Light Light comes on when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function 5 Be 7 Receptacle for Temperature Probe Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking 8 MicroThermometer Temperature Probe Use with Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast functions only 9 Two Position Metal Shelf Doubles the oven capacity when reheating or cooking smaller food items For complete use of shelf see pages 26 and 27 This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with AMCA Bulletin No 210 SONES at 0 10 WG 5 5 Vert 230 Vert 6 7 Her 237 Her 1 0 Cubic Foot Oven Interior 12 10 Touch Control Panel and Digital Display For detailed information on ea
23. ONS 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 Fig 1 WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS Fig 1 BEFORE USE 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 Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance Questions Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED PRObE APPEARS ON DISPLAY Error APPEARS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY eA fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker e Unplug
24. TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book 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 three 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 2 NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 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 face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door clos
25. ainers that are appropriate in size to the food amount e For saucy casseroles cover container with lid or plastic wrap For cheese or crumb topped casseroles remove cover after oven signals and add topping then continue cooking uncovered e Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool slightly before adding other ingredients Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid Use microwave safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables Cover with lids that fit If lids are not available use plastic wrap Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges For frozen entrees in paperboard trays remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray For frozen entrees with foil covering and plastic lids remove foil cover and re cover with plastic lid Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above Break food up thoroughly after oven signals For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf microwave safe containers Cover with plastic wrap 21 Use oblong or square containers for foods such as chicken spareribs chops chuck roasts and corn on the cob Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges Paper plates should not be used for automatic cooking Use microwave safe plates or bowls for reheating Cover with
26. al microwave popcorn accessory or popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Care and Cleaning Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance Protect it from misuse by following these rules e Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the interior An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh e Don t use sharp edged utensils with your oven The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched and the control panel can be damaged BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel while 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 WILL MAR THE SURFACE Special note when using Brown Sear dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven floor This may be r
27. ammonia may be added to the water Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution ammonia will darken metal The Exhaust Feature METAL METAL FILTER FILTER COOKTOP NIGHT LIGHT 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 discharged through the provided venting to the outside The hood also has a light for illuminating the counter space When NIGHT LIGHT pad is touched the hood light operates at a lower intensity for use as a night light To remove grease filter grasp the finger hold on the filter and slide to the rear Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will drop out To replace grease filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place To clean grease filter soak then agitate filter in a solution of hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or other alkali because it will darken metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and remove moisture before replacing Filters should be cleaned at least once a month 29 Never operate your hood without the filter in place In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood filter will retard entry of flames into the unit GROUNDING INSTRUCTI
28. astic wrap When oven signals turn patties over Cover with plastic wrap Cover with plastic wrap Add amount of water recommended on package Cut slits in pouch as directed on d package Pierce skin with fork Arrange around sides of dish cover with plastic wrap Add 1 to 1 cup water Add 1 4 to 1 2 cup water When oven signals stir if necessary Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of fruit to dish 23 Automatic Cooking Meat and Main Dish Recipes Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx Cooking Time 27 min Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 Ib ground chuck 1 2 cup dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons dry minced onions 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 8 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 2 cup instant rice 1 15 oz can kidney beans undrained 1 14 Oz can tomatoes chopped and undrained 1 tablespoon chili powder In large mixing bowl combine meat bread crumbs onion chili powder salt pepper egg and ketchup Mix well and form into 12 balls Arrange balls in 2 qt casserole Set aside In small mixing bowl combine rice beans tomatoes and chili powder Mix well and pour over meatballs Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 6 Sweet Tart Franks Auto Cook Code 2 Approx Cooking Time 10 min Makes about 80 hors d oeuvres 1 10 oz jar currant jelly 1 6 oz jar prepared mustard 2 Ibs frankfurters cut into l in pieces In 2 qt casserole sti
29. be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time according to the cookbook which comes with your oven Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave safe dish Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave safe dish Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium RING CUINTRUOCS BEHIND DOO 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad ROAST appears on the display and ENTER CODE flashes Touch number pad 1 T and the selected doneness code in this case MEd appear on the display CODE flashes After 4 seconds START flashes on the display Touch START See Auto Roast Guide on page 13 for complete list of recommended codes n Note By touching the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking the meat s internal temperature will be displayed COOL will be displayed until meat reaches 90 F When pad is released doneness code reappears on the display 2 When you select Auto Roast codes 1 or 2 the oven signals with 4 beeps and
30. ch feature see pages 6 and 7 11 Hood Controls Fan Press HI LO or OFF Light Press ON NIGHT or OFF 12 Grease Filters 13 Cooktop Light 14 Oven Floor 15 Automatic Cooking Guide How to Use the Minute Second Timer The Minute Second Timer has three timing functions It operates as a minute timer e It can be set to delay cooking e It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The Minute Second Timer operates without microwave energy How to Time a 3 Minute Phone Call 1 Touch MIN SEC TIMER pad The display shows O and ENTER TIME flashes 2 Touch number pads 3 and MIN for 3 minutes and no seconds Display shows 3 00 and TIME 3 Touch START pad Display shows time counting down 4 When time is up oven signals flashes and display shows time of day Using a Holding Time The Minute Second 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 seconds A holding or standing time maybe found in some of your own recipes or in the cookbook supplied Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds touch either the TIME COOK I amp II TEMP COOK HOLD or AUTO ROAST pad and enter cook time temperature or code Touch MIN SEC TIMER pad and enter number of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast co
31. cookware is microwave safe Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup 8x4x3 inch loaf dishes 9x5x3 inch loaf dishes or 9 inch pie plates Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles Lids may add too much height to dish 26 Positioning the Shelf To position the shelf tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear Next lower the front until the shelf support guides fit onto the support guides located at each side of the oven in the front When properly positioned the shelf should fit snugly in place be level and not touch the back or sidewall of the oven If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time turn the oven off Make sure the shelf is positioned right side upon all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls To prevent arcing remove the shelf when you are not using it How to Heat or Reheat Similar Types of Food Using Time Cook Note Use of metal shelf with Auto Reheat is NOT recommended Two plates of leftovers maybe reheated together Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap Microwave at High 10 for 2 to 3 minutes Reverse position of plates top to bottom and rotate 1 2 turn
32. d is still not completely thawed at the end of that time reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly Q Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking A Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking For example fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen Q Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food A Yes You may open the door at any time during microwaving To resume defrosting close the door and press START pad The oven begins operating if time is left on timer If not reset timer Automatic Cooking The Auto Cook feature eliminates your need to lookup cooking times in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves this feature automatically adjusts the oven s cooking time to various types and amounts of food Because most cooking containers must be covered during automatic cooking this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture Note Use of the metal shelf with Automatic Cooking is NOT recommended Foods Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats fish casseroles vegetables leftovers and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked Foods Not Recommended Foods that must be cooked uncovered foods that require constant attention foods that require addition of ingredients during cooki
33. e properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Microwaving Tips 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 is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe e Paper towels wax 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 Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check the cookbook e Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
34. emoved with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping temperature probe Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher Shelf Accessory Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only do not use in a conventional oven Do not use a browning dish with the shelf Arcing could occur Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher Do not clean in a self cleaning oven How to Clean the Outside Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and a damp cloth rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chrome 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 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 soft c
35. en door closed turn oven off and disconnect power cord or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel 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 e Avoid heating baby food glass jars even without their lids especially meat and egg mixtures Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can buildup This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury e Use metal only as directed in this book and the cookbook provided TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using metal in the microwave oven keep metal other than metal shelf at least 1 inch away from sides of oven Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Potholders may be needed to handle the cookware Sometimes the oven floor can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to page 28 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven e Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwav
36. er arrangement is often a successful tip in regular microwaving Q Do fresh or frozen vegetables require water when using Auto Cook A Yes Add water to the vegetables as recommended on guide and cover well for even complete cooking Q Should I use Auto Cook to cook pudding or sauces A Most pudding and sauce recipes require stirring many times during 20 cooking therefore Time Cook is recommended Q My scalloped potatoes were not completely cooked when I removed the dish after Auto Cook What is wrong A If you prepared the sauce in the oven prior to combining the sauce with potatoes there may have been too much remaining moisture in the oven Make sure you dry the oven completely before using Auto Cook since this function operates properly by sensing steam in the oven Also starting Auto Cook with hot foods creates steam in the oven too soon and decreases the first sensing cycle Q Are there any other foods which are best Time Cooked rather than Auto Cooked A Bakery foods candies melted chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable are cooked best by Time Cook Q Would my plastic containers with very tight fitting lids be appropriate for Automatic Cooking A No most types of plastic storage dishes butter tubs etc with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving Also tight fitting plastic lids may prevent adequate steam from escaping and may keep food from
37. ferent types of food together foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven floor while foods which are only warmed should be placed on the shelf This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the bottom only Also it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates Rates can be affected by the size of the food and its starting temperature Because of the varying rates you may need to start reheating larger or more dense foods a few minutes ahead oftime then add other smaller or less dense foods Alternately if one of the foods you are heating seem undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily let the underheated foods continue cooking Heat or reheat different types of food at High 10 To determine heating times add times for all foods together See Heating Guide in cookbook After half of time stir or rearrange foods do not reverse positions Check foods especially those on oven floor after 3 4 of total time and remove any which are done Continue cooking others Place on floor larger or more dense foods which need the most heating such as leftover fried chicken casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables rice or pasta Place on oven shelf those foods which need only be warmed such as bakery pies rolls muffins or breads Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly Use a speci
38. h shelf on floor of oven Product damage may result e Use potholders when handling metal shelf and cookware They may be hot e Do not store microwave browning dish on metal shelf e Use of shelf with Auto Cook or Auto Reheat is not recommended The two position wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your Spacemaker microwave oven More than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time When microwaving with the oven shelf some techniques will differ from the cookbook which came with your oven It is important to arrange foods properly and this is shown on the next page Cookware size is important select from among the suggestions at right Also food size should be considered foods over 3 inches high or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking Batters and dough foods and uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf following cookbook directions Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your oven shelf especially when heating larger amounts of food in 8 in square or other 2 quart size casseroles The extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating Before placing food in the dishes check to see that they will fit together on or under the shelf Also be sure
39. high heat settings Boilover causes 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 Never flame foods under the oven with the exhaust fan operating because it may spread the flames Keep hood and grease filters clean according to instructions on page 29 to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires USE OF THE OVEN SHELF ACCESSORY e Remove the shelf from oven when not in use Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven Product damage may result e Use potholders to handle shelf and cookware They may be hot not use microwave browning dish on shelf the shelf could overheat Do not use shelf with Automatic Cooking feature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessory Available at extra cost from your GE supplier JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non vented installation This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges Your Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger It s designed to be easy to use and understand When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays five 8 s 1
40. ing unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid and turn on microwave energy it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls e 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 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 may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat eDo not boil eggs microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury eFoods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes
41. inly sliced 1 medium yellow squash thinly sliced 2 small tomatoes each cut into 4 wedges In 2 qt casserole combine butter garlic powder oregano basil seasoned salt and pepper Add zucchini and yellow squash Toss to coat Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 3 Country Style Yellow Squash Auto Cook Code 5 Approx Cooking Time 23 min Makes 4 to 6 Servings 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds yellow squash diced 1 4 cup onion chopped 1 4 cup butter melted 1 4 teaspoon pepper 1 4 teaspoon basil 3 slices fresh bread cubed 1 2 cup cheddar cheese shredded 1 cup sour cream 8 strips crisply cooked bacon crumbled In 2 qt glass dish mix together all ingredients using 1 2 of crumbled bacon Sprinkle top with remaining bacon Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 5 Corn Pudding Auto Cook Code 3 Approx Cooking Time 12 min Makes 4 Servings 1 egg 1 2 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 16 oz can cream style corn 3 4 cup crushed crackers 2 tablespoons butter cut in pieces Paprika Place egg in 1 4 qt casserole and beat well with fork Stir in milk sugar corn crackers and butter Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 3 When done center will be just barely set Let stand 5 minutes Sprinkle with paprika before serving Eggplant Italiano Auto Cook Code 5 Approx Cooking Time 14 min Makes 4 to 6 Servings 1 medium eggplant 2 8 oz cans tomato sauce 2 teaspoons oregano 1 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
42. ish 1 4 turn 24 SamWe Wild Rice Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx Cooking Time 20 min Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 Ib hot bulk sausage 1 2 cup celery chopped 1 2 cup onion chopped 1 2 cup mushrooms sliced 1 2 cup green pepper chopped 114 cups water 1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup 1 8 oz pkg long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon pepper Brown sausage celery onion mushrooms and green pepper together until well browned Drain thoroughly In 2 qt casserole combine meat mixture water soup rice cheese salt and pepper Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 6 Stir mixture when oven signals Swiss Steak Auto Cook Code 7 Approx Cooking Time 65 min Makes 6 Servings 1 2165 round steak 1 2 thick tenderized 1 4 cup flour 114 teaspoons salt 1 8 teaspoon pepper 1 thinly sliced medium onion 1 14 oz can tomatoes Cut meat in 6 pieces and coat with mixture of flour salt and pepper Place in 3 qt casserole Cover with onion Break up tomatoes with fork and pour over top Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 7 Automatic Cooking Vegetable and Fruit Recipes Zesty Squash and Tomatoes Auto Cook Code 3 Approx Cooking Time K min Makes 4 Servings 1 4 cup butter melted 1 8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 2 teaspoon basil 1 2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium zucchini th
43. isplay Step 3 Touch 1 6 and O for 160 F FOOD TEMP flashes and 160F and POWER 10 show on the display Step 4 Touch the POWER LEVEL pad ENTER POWER flashes on the display Touch 5 for medium power FOOD TEMP 160F and POWER 5 show on the display Step 5 Touch START pad If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F display will show COOL if temperature is 90 F or above display will show temperature counting up Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound and display will show Hold The oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven How to Use Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay To Use Auto Start Step 1 Touch AUTO START pad instead of START pad 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 Cooking Tips e Use a lower power level foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time e Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen fo
44. ld 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 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Donot overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials placed inside the oven to facilitate e cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before 4 placing bags in oven Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and wax 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 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 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 Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven IMP ORTANT SAFETY IN STRUCTION S continued If materials inside oven should ignite keep ov
45. loth 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 28 Cooktop Light Night Light REMOVE SCREW To replace combination cooktop light night light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops 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 40SIIN 1 which are 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 Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug Remove the top grill by taking out 2 screws that hold it in place Next remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing Replace burned out bulb with a 30 watt GE bulb WB02X4235 available from your GE supplier Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often Use a solution of warm water and detergent About 1 tablespoon of
46. meat or dish when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast functions Check cookbook for specific instructions e Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast During Auto Cook or Auto Reheat program the door was opened before steam could ON DISPLAY be detected All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Steam or vapor escaping from e Dimming oven light and change eSome TV Radio interference around the do or in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using your sticht reflection aroud door de operating at power levels other microwave oven It s similar to the id Case than high interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a eDull thumping sound while oven probleme witisvour oven is operating If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 30 Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE we ll be there you have to do is cdl toll free In Home Repair Service 888 GE CARES 800 432 2737 AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to
47. n pages 22 and 23 Example Place covered food in oven Touch the AUTO COOK pad ENTER COOK CODE flashes on the display Touch number pad for desired code CODE 2 appears on the display After 4 seconds START flashes on the display Touch the START pad The word AUTO appears on the display indicating steam sensor is activated DO NOT OPEN DOOR OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE Beep sounds when steam is sensed and AUTO is replaced by cooking time counting down Rotate or stir food if necessary Close door and touch START pad to finish cooking When done oven beeps every minute until the door is opened or the CLEAR OFF pad is touched How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number you can set the oven to cook for 20 less time than the code would regularly provide For example if code 4 cooks your chicken more done than you like it set code 41 next time and you ll get 20 shorter cooking time If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides add a 9 after the code For the chicken in the example above code 49 would provide 20 longer cooking time than the regular code 4 would provide Example AUTOT AUT REHE Touch AUTO COOK pad ENTER CODE flashes on display Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that order CODE 4 shows and START flashes on display
48. ned for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages 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 for defrosting but you may change this for more flexibility e See the cookbook for defrosting help To become better acquainted with the defrost function defrost a 10 OZ package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below Step 1 Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close the door Be sure package contains no metal Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST Display shows O and POWER 37 ENTER DEF TIME flashes CIRE Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the cookbook For example touch 4 and MIN pad for a defrosting time of 4 minutes Display shows 4 00 and POWER 3 DEF TIME flashes How to Change Power Level After setting defrosting time touch the POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 4 Touch START DEF TME and time counting down show on display When cycle is completed the oven signals and display flashes The oven then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn package over close door and repeat Ste
49. ng and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto Cooked It is best to Time Cook these foods Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted Easy to Use Simply touch three control pads AUTO COOK desired CODE and START The word AUTO appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the word AUTO is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance If the door is opened close the door and touch the START pad immediately Automatic Cooking Codes Automatic cooking codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods Code 1 designed for reheating foods quickly turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods When codes 2 through 8 are selected the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed automatically switches to TIME COOK and signals The word AUTO on the display is then replaced by cooking time counting down When the signal is heard the oven door may be opened for stirring turning or rotating food A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for frequently prepared fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are recommended in the recipes and Automatic Cooking Control Guide o
50. nstructions entered and the function Step 9 When time is up the oven signals and display flashes Questions and Answers Q What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost hold and cook instructions A The oven will automatically rearrange your program Defrosting will always come first then hold and then the cooking function Q Can I defrost and hold only A Yes Sometimes you may only want to defrost a food hold it and cook it later All you need to do is program in defrost and amount of time Then program the hold time and the amount of cooking time Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly NOTE Let foods remain at room temperature only as long as safe Times will vary Q I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary What happened A When instructions conflict the oven carries out the last instruction You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes hold for 2 minutes and then defrost for 6 minutes In this case the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes Cooking by Time Time Cook I allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power levels 10 High or change power level automatically Power level 10 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility See the cookbook To become better acquainted with time cooking
51. ods e Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick even heating Questions and Answers Q Are there any foods I can t Temp Cook A Yes Delicate butter icings ice cream frozen whipped toppings etc soften rapidly at warm temperatures Batters doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe It s best to Time Cook these foods Q Why did flash on the display after I touched the START pad A PRObE will flash if you don t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK HOLD pad and forget to use the probe Q Can I leave my probe in the oven if it s not inserted in food A No if it touches the oven wall it may damage the oven Q Can I Temp Cook different portions of food at different temperatures A Yes The temperature probe gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature Unlike Temp Cook Hold which uses a single power level Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting thus providing even tender cooking results without overcooking Just as in conventional roasting only tender roasts should
52. oking be sure probe is in food Touch START pad Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 1 SY z Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST pad DEF TIME The display shows O and POWER 3 ENTER DEF TIME flashes Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 and MIN for a defrosting time of 15 minutes 15 00 appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching MIN SEC TIMER pad The display shows O and ENTER TIME flashes Step 5 Touch 1 0 and MIN to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display and TIME flashes Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I amp II pad The display shows O and POWER 10 ENTER COOK e can be set to delay cooking e It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The Minute Second Timer operates Step 7 Touch 2 5 and MIN for a cooking time of 25 minutes COOK TIME flashes and 25 00 and POWER 10 appear on display STARTE Step 8 Touch START pad DEF TIME and 15 00 counting down show on display As each function is automatically performed oven display shows i
53. pecial Needs 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service Part No 164 D2092P132 Pub No 49 8102 7 90 YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY 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 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper 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 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 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 Attorne
54. ps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time Touch START pad Step 6 When oven signals and display flashes End open door remove package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips e Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package e For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time 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 e Check the cookbook for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press the START pad I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need more frequent 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 one half power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately one third During either rotate or stir food frequently Q Why don t the defrosting times shown in the cookbook seem right for my food A Defrosting times shown in cookbook are averages and can vary according to the temperature in your freezer Set your oven for the time indicated in the cookbook If your foo
55. r together jelly and mustard until well blended Add frankfurters stirring to coat each piece Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 2 When oven signals stir frankfurters Chicken Teriyaki Auto Cook Code 8 Approx Cooking Time 45 min Makes 4 Servings 1 4 cup soy sauce 1 4 cup honey 1 3 cup orange juice 1 whole chicken about 3 Ibs 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons cornstarch In small cooking bag mix soy sauce honey and orange juice Add chicken to bag and tie with plastic tie Turn chicken on its side in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Marinate 1 hour on each side Place chicken breast side up in dish Slash bag near closure Microwave on Auto Cook code 8 When oven signals remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki Sauce In glass measuring cup stir together water and cornstarch Cut off one corner of cooking bag with scissors and drain juices into cup Microwave at High 10 2 minutes Remove chicken from bag and place on a serving platter Pour sauce over chicken just before serving Classic Ham Loaf Auto Cook Code 8 Approx Cooking Time 36 min Makes 6 Servings 1 Ib ground cooked ham 1 2 Ib ground fresh pork 1 2 cup soft bread crumbs 1 2 cup water 2 tablespoons instant minced onion 1 4 teaspoon pepper Mix ground ham and pork thoroughly with crumbs water onion and pepper Mold into flat loaf in 9 in pie plate Cover with plastic wrap Microwave on Auto Cook code 8 When oven signals rotate d
56. r with lids that fit If lids are not available use plastic wrap or wax paper Plastic wrap should be loose over food to allow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges Questions amp Answers Q If my food is not completely reheated after using the suggested code what should I do A Use Time Cook I and power level 10 for 30 second increments until the desired temperature is reached An acceptable temperature for reheating most foods is 160 to 165 F Q What if I don t fully cover the dish in Auto Reheat A Oven senses steam too quickly which shortens the reheating time and leaves food too cool Cover tightly and reset Auto Reheat Q Do the shapes and sizes of food make a difference when using Auto Reheat A Yes in some cases larger pieces will require additional Time Cooking Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish since proper arrangement is often a successful tip in regular microwaving Q Are there any other foods which are reheated best using Time Cook rather than Auto Reheat A Bakery foods candies melted chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable are reheated best by using Time Cook Q Would my plastic containers with very tight fitting lids be appropriate for Automatic Reheating A No most types of plastic storage dishes butter tubs etc with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving Tight fit
57. ram your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay See page 11 6 CLEAR OFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day 7 AUTO COOK Touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number The oven automatically microwaves at pre programmed power levels determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and shuts off See page 19 8 AUTO REHEAT Touch this pad Code I or 2 and START for quick reheating of prepared foods See pages 14 and 15 9 EXHAUST FAN Press HI LO or OFF for the different fan speeds 10 TEMP COOK HOLD Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once food reaches preset temperature oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad See page 11 11 COOK N WATCH Use this pad for short term cooking which automatically turns oven off after 3 minutes See page 10 12 MIN SEC 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 or temperature cooking See page 9 13 MIN Use with number pads to enter whole minutes For example for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN 14 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 def
58. rosting 15 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking time defrosting time time of day temperature power level Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost 16 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven 17 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time See page 16 18 AUTO ROAST Insert probe touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number to slow cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program See pages 12 and 13 19 LIGHT Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or to turn on night light AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE Cooking appliances installed under the oven may under some heavy usage conditions cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven To prevent overheating from taking place the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur Should this happen the fan can not be manually turned off but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off 2 TIME COOK TIME TEMP COOK COOK N MIN SEC DEFROST te WATCH TIMER POWER e 9 o 22 15 START AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS AUTO AUTO AUTO V AUTO U ROAST 7 DEFROST 5 17 COOKING GU
59. s 1 Ib Meat loaf 1 lbs Hamburger patties 4 Sausage patties 12 Pork chops 4 2 to in thick Shrimp up to 1 Ib Vegetables Frozen 10 0z block Frozen 10 0z pouch Baking potatoes 4 6 to 8 oz each Cubed potatoes up to 2 Ibs Fresh vegetables such as carrots brussels sprouts broccoli cauliflower summer and winter squash green beans Fruit Baked apples pears 4 Auto Cook Code Container 1 to 3 qt casserole with lid 1 4 to 3 qt casserole with lid 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 9x5x3 in loaf dish 8 in square dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 1 qt casserole with lid Pouch on microwave safe plate 8 in square dish 2 qt casserole with lid 1 to 2 qt casserole with lid 2 qt casserole with lid Approx Time 20 to 30 min 40 to 55 min 8 to 24 min 30 to 40 min 7 to 10 min 24 to 28 min 7 to 9 min 7 to 9 min 30 to 35 min 4 to 7 min 7 to 10 min 8 to 10 min 12 to 16 min 20 to 30 min 13 to 15 min 12 to 14 min Comments When oven signals stir if necessary When oven signals stir if necessary Cover with plastic wrap Place in cooking bag cut slits in bag as directed on package Cover with plastic wrap Cover with plastic wrap Cover with pl
60. ting plastic lids may prevent adequate steam from escaping and food may not heat properly during Auto Reheat Q I tried to warm some chow mein noodles using Auto Reheat Why didn t this work A Food must have some moisture in order to create steam which helps the auto sensor function Extremely dry foods such as chow mein noodles potato chips and other such foods do not have enough moisture Q May I use Auto Reheat when I am reheating many foods in more than one dish or casserole A No Because foods may vary in density and amount and in attention needed during reheating it is best to use Time Cook when reheating many foods Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you Use the Auto Defrost guide on page 17 Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound see Conversion Guide at right Then touch START pad The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin check the guide located at the front of the oven visible when you open the door It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods You will need to know the food weight before setting Auto Defrost 1 Remove food from package place in oven in microwave safe dish and close door 2 Touch AUTO DEF pad ENTER WEIGHT LBS DEF LBS
61. wnership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven 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 on page 30 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case eDimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high eDull thumping sound while oven is operating eSome
62. y General If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Warrantor General Electric Company Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase we will provide free of succeeding owner for products charge parts and service labor purchased for ordinary home use in your home to repair or replace in the 48 mainland states Hawaii any part of the microwave and Washington D C In Alaska the oven that fails because of a warranty is the same except that it is manufacturing defect LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop LIMITED ADDITIONAL or for the service technician s travel NINE YEAR WARRANTY costs to your home For the second through tenth All warranty service will be provided year from date of original purchase by our Factory Service Centers or we will provide free of charge a by our authorized Customer Care replacement magnetron tube if servicers during normal working the magnetron tube fails because hours of a manufacturing defect You ook in the White or Yellow Pages for the service trip to your home of your telephone directory for and service labor charges GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC
63. your microwave oven then plug it back in e Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle eDoor not securely closed START must be touched after entering cooking selection e Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF not touched to cancel it Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I amp II CLEAR OFF was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START eMake sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK HOLD e Make sure you entered a code number a amp r touching AUTO COOK AUTO ROAST AUTO DEFROST or AUTO REHEAT Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature food density or amount of foods in oven Touch TIME COOK I amp II and additional cooking time for completion eIncorrect power level entered Check cookbook for recommended power level eDish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check cookbook or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check cookbook time recommendations e Dish not completely covered as directed during Auto Cook e Previous microwaving left humidity or moisture in oven thus lessening the cooking time in Auto Cook function e Certain vegetables need a standing time after using Auto Cook Check Automatic Cooking Control Guide e probe not inserted properly into

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