GE JES831 User's Manual
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1. Microwave Oven www GEAppliances com Safety Instructions 2 11 Troubleshooting Tips 33 34 Operating Instructions Things That Are Care and Normal With Your Cleaning 31 32 Microwave Oven 84 Changing the Power Level 16 Consumer Support Convenience Consumer Features 23 26 Support Back Cover Features of Your Warranty 35 Microwave Oven 12 15 Microwave Terms 30 Other Features 27 29 Time Features 17 22 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven 164D3370P310 49 40380 06 03 JR Owner s Manual JES831 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life S E lt B gt S N PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8 N EXPOSURE EXCESSIVE S S MICROWAVE ENERGY E Do Not Attempt to operate Do Not Operate the oven if it D this oven with the door open is damaged It is particularly since open door operation important that the oven door S can result in harmful close properly and that there amp exposure to microwave is no damage to the energy It is important not 7 door bent2. There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven t S S gt iS 8 e Guide Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish I RTI Twice during defrost the oven signals turn At each 24 turn signal turn the food over Remove defrosted a 2 meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes S to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for s about 30 minutes E Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces 5 must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound ms Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 t 4 5 3 e 6 7 4 8 5 77 9 10 6 3 11 7 E 12 13 8 14 15 4 S e 26 About the other features IN XS CLOCK MIC o DELAY MIC www GEAppliances com Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving 7 Press CLOCK 2 Enter time of day 3 Press START or CLOCK Delay Delay allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours 7 Press DELAY Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock
3. About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model You can microwave by time or with the convenience features Safety Information Time Features Convenience Features UD TIME COOK POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT TIME DEFROST BAKED POTATO POWER LEVEL AUTO DEFROST EXPRESS COOK ff EXPRESS COOK 0 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK f EXPRESS COOK f EXPRESS COOK PA S S gt 8 e Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 www GEAppliances com Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin Time Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice TIME DEFROST 30 SEC EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL Convenience Features Press POPCORN Press once twice or three times BEVERAGE Press once twice or three times REHEAT BAKED POTATO AUTO DEFROST Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of defrosting time Starts immediately Starts immediately Power level 1 10 Enter Starts immediately Starts immediately Food type 1 4 Starts immediately Food weight Option 3 5 07 3 oz or 1 75 oz more less time 0z 8 07 or 12 oz 0z 8 oz or 12 oz 1 2 or 3 potatoes 15 uoneuuoju Ajajeg gt E S A S EB S L7 sdij yoddng 1 About changing the power level The power
4. to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks hinges and latches broken or loosened Do Not Place any object between the oven front door seals and sealing gt face and the door or allow surfaces S soil or cleaner residue to The Oven Should Not be S accumulate on sealing adjusted or repaired by E surfaces anyone except properly qualified service personnel 3 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Read and follow the specific Install or locate this appliance recautions in the Precautions only in accordance with Q P y to Avoid Possible Exposure to the provided Installation a Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions S section above 3 NS Be certain to place the front This appliance must be surface of the door three S grounded Connect only inches or more back from e to a properly grounded outlet the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage www GEAppliances com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Do not mount this appliance over a sink Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not operate this app
5. What To Do Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker circuit breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3 prong into wall outlet plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely Open the door and close securely START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection Press START Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Press CLEAR OFF Cooking time not entered after pressing TIME COOK Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset cooking program accidentally and press START Food weight not entered Make sure you have after pressing AUTO entered food weight DEFROST after pressing AUTO DEFROST Food type not entered after pressing REHEAT Make sure you have entered a food type 33 uoneuuoju Ajajeg suoyonysuy 0 S Q S Q Ei L7 yoddng 1 Troubleshooting Tips Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave ven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Safety Information Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven
6. costs suoyonysuy 0 For each of the above warranties avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service In home service is also available but you must pay for the service technicians travel costs to your home What GE Will Not Cover 3 Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or gt you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers o Improper installation delivery or Damage to the product caused by S maintenance accident fire floods or acts of God Failure of the product if it is Incidental or consequential damage abused misused or used for caused by possible defects with 3 other than the intended purpose this appliance or used commercially Damage caused after delivery This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General 3 3 amp S S E Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Consumer Support GE Appl lances Website www GEAppliances com
7. it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking a times may be longer too gt e 2 o 2 3 E S gt DW E 2 S e 10 www GEAppliances com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY A INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS S i 2 S 9 3 EX E suoyonysuy 0 sdij Gunooysajqnosy yoddng 1 About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 800 Watts Safety Information 22 S S gt A S e Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12 mi www GEAppliances com Features of the Oven Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Touch Control Panel Display Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 13 uoneuuoju Ajajeg gt E 2 S A S EB S L7 sdij Gunooysajqnosy yoddng 1
8. level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook Time Defrost Express Cook power POWER level may also be changed during time countdown LEVEL 1 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 2 8 9 4 Select desired power level 1 10 Press START KD Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can START Safety Information 7 Press TIME COOK ox TIME DEFROST be compared to the surface units on a range Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power level 3 is energy 30 of the time Most cooking will be done on High power level 10 which gives you 100 power Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring E S Ss S gt 5 S e rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off Troubleshooting Tips give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle
9. the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual This appliance must only be serviced 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 S 2 S S EX E suomanasu Buneadg sdij Gunooysajqnosy yoddng 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING ARCING If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term S E lt B gt S N Metal such as twist ties for sparks in the oven Arcing is poultry pins or gold rimmed caused by dishes in the microwave Metal or foil touching the Recycled paper towels E side of the oven containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave B Foil not molded to food 8 5 upturned edges act like 2 antennas Q JEE A FOODS v AS Do not pop popcorn in your Operating the microwave with microwave oven unless a no food inside for more than gt special microwave popcorn a minute or two may cause SS accessory or unless you use damage to the oven and could S popcorn labeled for use in start a fire It increases the E microwave ovens heat around the magnetron Hz and can shorten the life of Some products such as whole eggs and sealed cont
10. the total defrosting time in about half power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1 3 However food will need more frequent attention than usual A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to the microwave very briefly or let it stand a few minutes www GEAppliances com Defrosting Guide Comments Rearrange after half the time Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time 10 02 package Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if n
11. COOK and enter the amount of cooking time 2 Press TIMER and enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking 3 Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin How to Use to Set a Holding Time You can set a holding time between Defrost and Time Cook from one second to 99 minutes Press TIME DEFROST Enter defrosting time Press TIMER Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold Press TIME COOK Enter cooking time 7 Press START cR amp NN w uoneuuoju Ajajeg gt E 2 S A S EB S L7 sdij yoddng 1 29 Safety Information Y S Ss S gt B S e Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 30 Microwave terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by metal or foil touching the side of the oven foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent overbrowning When microwaving y
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13. Ibs 1 4 cup water wedges 7 to 10 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water a Carrots fresh sliced llb 6 to 9 min In 1 4 casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 07 package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place amp 2 tablespoons water gt a Cauliflower i flowerets 1 medium head 9 to 14 min In 2 qt casserole place 3 1 2 cup water fresh whole 1 medium head 90 17 min In 2 qt casserole place 5 1 2 cup water Q frozen 10 oz package 5 to 8 In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 18 www GEAppliances com Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn frozen kerne oz package to 8 min n 1 qt casserole place fi kernel 10 oz packag 4 to 8 mi In 1q le pl 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min In 2 qt glass baking dish place per ear corn If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time frozen 1 ear 5 7 min Place in 2 qt oblong glass 2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 min baking dish Cover with vented per ear plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time Mixed vegetables frozen 10 oz package 4to8 min In 1 4 casserole place P 5 q 3 tablespoons water Peas fresh shelled 2 bs unshelled 9to 12 min In l qt casserole place q 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 4to8 min In 1 96 casserole place q 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoe
14. If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Consumer Support Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter 16 About the time features TIME COOK IL o START www GEAppliances com Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power level 10 High is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility 7 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking time Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook Il Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it 7 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK again Enter the second cook time nn wv Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Se
15. OTE The serving size may be changed or added immediately after the oven starts by pressing number pads 1 2 or 3 Serving size for food type 4 cannot be changed E S Ss S gt 5 S e Reheat Guide Food Type Comments 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap a 2 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap t 3 Pizza pieces Do not cover 8 4 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap S 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each E 3 amp E S gt N 2 a S e 24 www GEAppliances com Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks up to three 8 to 10 ounce potatoes BAKED POTATO Press BAKED POTATO The serving size is automatically set at 1 but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 for two EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS or three potatoes The oven starts immediately 25 uoneuuoju Ajajeg gt E 2 S A S EB S L7 sdij Gunooysajqnosy yoddng 1 About the convenience features Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost meat poultry and fish Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods AUTO DEFROST Safety Information Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish E 7 Press AUTO DEFROST 9 2 Using the Conversion Guide below enter food weight For example press pads f and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces 3 Press START
16. ainers Consumer Support for example closed jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straightsided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container www GEAppliances com Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is t
17. an 3 5 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave Press POPCORN once for a 3 5 ounce package of popcorn twice for a 3 0 ounce package or three times for a 1 75 ounce package The oven starts immediately How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Beverage To use the Beverage feature Press BEVERAGE once for a 4 oz beverage twice for 8 07 beverage or three times for a 12 07 beverage Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care 23 uoneuuoju Ajajeg gt E 2 S A S EB S L7 sdij yoddng 1 About the convenience features Reheat ii The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods REHEAT Press REHEAT 1 213 7 2 Select food type 1 3 for 4 ounces of food or food type 4 for a plate of leftovers see Reheat Guide below 3 d For food types 1 3 press 2to reheat 8 ounces Safety Information 3 to reheat 12 ounces The oven starts immediately N
18. apter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliances power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the 2 prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3 prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance S i S S S is E suomanuasu sdij yoddng IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING S E lt 3 gt S o EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them S If an extension cord is used S The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance gt The extension cord must be grounding type 3 wire cord and 5 it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet S E The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape gt e over the countertop or tabletop where
19. e without complete supervision S i S S S is E suomanugsu Guyeradg sdij yoddng 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short S E lt B gt S N circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to Operating Instructions whether the appliance is properly grounded If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See WARNING EXTENSION CORDS section Troubleshootin
20. ecessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after first half of time Use power level 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Food Time Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece 1 2 min Sweet rolls approx 1202 to 6 min Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 Ib 8 to 12 min Shellfish small pieces 1 16 5 to 8 min Fruit Plastic pouch 1 or 2 3 to 7 min Meat Bacon 1 Ib 3 to 6 min Franks 1 Ib 3 to 6 min Ground meat 1 Ib 5 to 8 min Roast beef lamb veal pork 11 to 16 min per Ib Steaks chops and cutlets 5 to 10 min per Ib Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 15 to 22 min cut up 2 5 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 20 to 28 min 24 to 3165 Cornish hen 9 to 16 min per Ib Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs 5 to 10 min per lb Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half 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 Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after
21. first half of time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After 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 uoneuuoju Ajajeg gt E 2 S A S EB S L7 sdij yoddng 1 About the time features Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 6 for 5 6 1 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 Safety Information 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed E S Ss S gt i S e It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 About the convenience features www GEAppliances com POPCORN EXPRESS COOK 9 less time more time Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces n BEVERAGE Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature Follow package instructions using Time Cook if the package is less than 1 75 ounces or larger th
22. g Tips For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Consumer Support www GEAppliances com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliances power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the permitted in Canada use of an adapter plug However Align large rongs slots if you still elect to use an adapter HUE where local codes permit a 25 TEMPORARY CONNECTION may P be made to a properly grounded Ensure proper ground TEMPORARY and firm connection 2 prong wall receptacle by the use of METHOD before use a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord U TI 0 N A Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the ad
23. horoughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness S i S S S is E suomanuasu Buneadg sdij yoddng 1aumsuo S E lt B gt S N Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups potter
24. is operating TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna Operating Instructions a gt S n r E Consumer Support 34 GE Microwave Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service on line 24 hours a day visit us at GEAppliances com or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty d S 5 uoneuuoju Ajajeg For The Period Of GE Will Replace Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this original purchase one year limited warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor to repair or replace the defective part Five Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this fifth year from the date four year limited warranty you will be responsible for of the original purchase any labor or in home service
25. lect a desired power level 1 10 7 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook Il counts down 17 uoijeuuoju Aj3Jes gt E 2 S Q A S EB S L7 sdij Bunooysasqnoy yoddng 1 About the time features Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use power level High 10 unless otherwise noted S E 2S amp S N Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus fresh spears 11b 7 to 10 min In 14qt oblong glass baking Med High 7 dish place 1 4 cup water frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole Beans fresh green 1 lb cutin half 12 17 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water e a Q E frozen green 10 oz package 6 to 9 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 2 tablespoons water frozen lima 10 oz package 6 to 9 min In 1 qt casserole place gt 1 4 cup water D S Beets Q fresh whole 1 bunch 18 to 25 min In 2 qt casserole place gt e 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 7 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 to 1 Ibs 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 1 to 1 5 place 1 4 cup water gt frozen 10 07 package 5 to 8 min In 1 96 casserole S chopped 5 frozen spears 10 package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water N amp Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 8 to 11 min In 1 or 2 qt casserole place e about 2
26. liance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread See door surface cleaning instructions in
27. of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 away from the sides of the oven www GEAppliances com Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite Follow these guidelines 7 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookwar
28. ou use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape Care and cleaning of the microwave oven www GEAppliances com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven How to Clean the Inside Walls Floor Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turn
29. s 11 to 14min Peel and cut into l inch cubes white 6 to 8 oz each Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 2 to 5 min Pierce with cooking fork Place 8 sweet or white in center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 5to8min In 2 qt casserole place washed q spinach frozen chopped 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place pp q p and leaf 8 tablespoons water Squash fresh summer 1 Ib sliced 4 to 7 min In 15 46 casserole place 1 4 and yellow cup water winter acorn 1 or 2 squash 7tollmin Cut in half and remove fibrous or butternut about 1 Ib each membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cutside down Turn cutside up after 4 minutes 19 uoneuuoju Ajajeg gt E 2 S A S EB S L7 sdij Gunooysajqnosy yoddng 1 Safety Information E S Ss S gt 5 S e Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 About the time features TIME DEFROST MIL Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times 7 Press TIME DEFROST Enter defrosting time 2 5 3 Press START Power level is automatically set at 3 but can be changed You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time Power level 7 cuts
30. shows the correct time of day 3 Select your desired cooking program 4 Press START The Delay time will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK uo eunojuj Aj3jeg gt E 3 n A S zi S 7 sdij Burjooisajqno4 goddng 1aumnsuo 27 Safety Information E S Ss S gt i S e Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 28 About the other features CLEAR START PAUSE Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children To lock or unlock the controls press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked LOC will be displayed START PAUSE In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display www GEAppliances com Timer This pad performs three functions It operates as a minute timer It can be set to delay cooking It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The Timer operates without microwave energy How to Use as a Minute Timer 7 Press TIMER E Enter the amount of time you want to count down Press START When the time is up the timer will signal How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 7 Press TIME
31. table into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place 31 uoneuuoju Ajajeg gt E S S EB S L7 sdij yoddng 1aumsuo Safety Information E S Ss S gt 5 S e Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 32 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven C How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted yet oven will not start Possible Causes A fuse in your home may be blown or the www GEAppliances com
32. viduals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order ordine today 24 hours every day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation www GEAppliances com Contact Us www GEAppliances com lt 8 5 If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Register Your Appliance www GEAppliances com Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty should the need arise You may also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material Printed in Malaysia
33. y or china dinnerware which do not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving Ifyou are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because
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