GE JEJ180 User's Manual
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1. If materials inside the oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread E Sce door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual Mi This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment E As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children E 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING ARCING If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by E Metal or foil touching the side of the oven H Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas FOODS E 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 E 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 H Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute2. 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 Itis 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 itis damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual E Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above H This appliance must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See the Grounding Instructions section on page 4 H Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions E Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal
3. 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 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 E 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 30 45 seconds at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe H If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens E 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 E 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 E Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers E Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Che
4. OTTON a 3 ounces E After defrosting most meats need to Press START stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 Time Defrost is explained in the About the minutes time features section Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound gt Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound 4 2 t te rT 4 5 3 S 6 7 4 2 8 5 g 9 10 6 Q 11 7 12 13 8 14 15 amp 9 12 About the sensor features Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food E The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking Covered E Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Vented H Be sure the outside of the cooking containers 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 Rin E Dry off dishes so they don t mislead the sensor 13 suononysuy Ajajes i S 2 S A S Q S 77 sdij Guyooysajqnos J9UIO SN dIIMa Saf
5. or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven E 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 E SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it To prevent this from happening and causing injury do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup After heating let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it E Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave E Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave E Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby E Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the contai
6. power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 Safety Instructions Add 30 Seconds ADD You can use this feature two ways 30 SEC H It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed E t can be used as an express cook for 30 seconds No need to press START the oven will start immediately About the auto feature S S S S 3 S D S Auto Defrost DEFROST The Defrost Auto Time feature gives you two There is a handy guide located on the inside AUTO TIME ways to defrost frozen foods Press DEFROST front of the oven AUTO TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Guide 1 2 3 Time Defrost EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds Use Time Defrost 7 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK for most other frozen foods 7 8 9 Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting D times and power levels to give even E Remove meat from package and place on S defrosting results for meats poultry and fish microwave safe dish z 0 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once E Twice during defrost the oven signals S DISPLAY ON OFF Using the Conversion Guide below TURN At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield S enter food weight For example press j ith small pi ffoil 3 pads 1and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound Were ee WIKA SIAN eae
7. E 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 inch away from the sides of the oven H Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite Follow these guidelines Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations Do not microwave empty containers Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision 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 EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent fl
8. Microwave Oven 6 Safety Information Adapter Plugs 5 ATONG e wp eeececcie peice ec wees 3 Extension Cords 5 OOS is ck eeieenww oid dine uo a 3 Grounding Instructions 4 Important Safety Instructions 2 Microwave Safe Cookware 4 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 12 Microwave Terms 20 Other Features 17 19 Oven Features 7 8 Power Levels 0055 9 Sensor Features 13 16 Time Features 9 12 Care and Cleaning Inside ee eeraa eea ei aea 21 Outside sene a Ea EEE 21 Turntable 21 www geappliances com GE Appliances Troubleshooting Tips 22 Things That Are Normal 22 Customer Service Product Registration 6 Service Telephone Numbers 6 Back Cover Warranty 0 eee 23 JE1160 164D3370P112 49 40115 4 00 JR TINSEA861WRRZ GO01 Safety Instructions N S S S 3 D S S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire explosion electric shock exposure to excessive microwave energy or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life PRECAUTIONS TO
9. PRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 DISPLAY ON OFF AM PM SCROLL SPEED REMINDER DELAY START EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON OFF AM PM SCROLL SPEED PAUSE 18 Reminder The REMINDER feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven The REMINDER time can be set up to 24 hours later Press REMINDER Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Select AM or PM Press REMINDER When Reminder signal occurs press REMINDER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours Press DELAY START Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Select AM or PM DS N Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time and Time Cook Press START D DE NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children To
10. and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Press TIME COOK Enter the first cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK again Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook Il counts down suoyonysuy Ajayes gt 2 S lt A Q S 77 sdijy Guooysajqnosy J WOJSNI aIINa About the time features 10 S Cooking Guide for Time Cook S NOTE Use power level High 10 unless otherwise noted he E Vegetable Amount Time Comments D Asparagus fresh spears 11b A a ee In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water ed riig N frozen spears 10 oz package 4to 7 min In 1 qt casserole Beans fresh green 1 Ib cut in half 10 to 15 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen green 10 0z package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water frozen lima 10 0z package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Beets 2 fres
11. arate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting 5 S Poultry v Chicken broiler fryer cut up 14to 20min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half of time After Q 214 to 3 Ibs second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 3 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Q Chicken whole 21 4 to 3 Ibs 20 to 25min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over WD Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cold water in the cavity D until giblets can be removed 3 Cornish hen 7 to 13 min Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Q per lb Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs 3 to 8 min Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After first half per lb 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 About the time features Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes eter E tree Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time No need to press EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK STAR T the oven will start immediately The
12. ck the package for proper use E Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Ato GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING moproper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded E Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware E Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or 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
13. e If you open the door while BEVERAGE is displayed SENSOR ERROR will appear Close the door and press START immediately REHEAT CHICKEN FISH Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers Place covered food in the oven Press REHEAT The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press STARTimmediately After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature If the food is not hot enough use Time Cook to reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot Chicken Fish Use the Chicken Fish feature to cook 2 8 pieces of chicken or 4 16 ounces of fish Place covered chicken or fish in the oven Press CHICKEN FISH once for chicken pieces or twice for fish The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat It is best to use Time Cook for these foods E Bread products E Foods that must be reheated uncovered E Foods that need to be stirred or rotated E Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close
14. ears 2 to 3 min Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after per ear half of time Mixed vegetables frozen 10 oz package 2 to 6 min In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Peas fresh shelled 2 Ibs unshelled 7 to 10 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water rozen oz package to 6 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water fi 10 oz packag 2 to 6 mi 1 q le place 2 tablesp Potatoes fresh cubed white 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into l inch cubes Place in 2 qt 2 casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time x fresh whole sweet 1 6 to 8 oz 2 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in the oven inch WD or white apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes ra Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 3 to 6 min In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach D frozen chopped and leaf 10 0z package 3 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water OS Squash fresh summer and yellow 1 Ib sliced 3 to 5 min In 1a casserole place 1 4 cup water q P pP winter acorn or butternut 1 to 2 squash about 1 Ib each 5 to 9 min Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes DEFROST AUTO TIME 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 DISPLAY ON OFF PAUSE Time Defrost Allows you t
15. ediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately REHEAT Starts immediately CHICKEN FISH Starts immediately g Press once chicken pieces S Press twice fish fillets POTATO Starts immediately VEGETABLES Starts immediately he a Press once fresh vegetables S Press twice frozen vegetables Press three times canned vegetables Q Press Enter DEFROST AUTO TIME Food weight Press once About changing the power level TIME COOK or DEFROST AUTO TIME POWER LEVEL EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 DISPLAY ON OFF PAUSE The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the time for Time Cook Time Defrost or Express Cook The power level may also be changed during time countdown Press TIME COOK or press DEFROST AUTO TIME twice Enter cooking or defrosting time Press POWER LEVEL Select desired power level 1 10 Press START Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power level 3 is energy 30 of the time Most cooking will be done on High power level 10 which gives you 100 p
16. eshooting Tips rvice Customer Se GE amp You A Service Partnership Vhs S P 7 O IMPORTANT Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card Two easy ways to register your appliance E Through the internet at www geappliances com E Complete and mail the Product Registration Card that is packed with this product V FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label inside the oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly Justa little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microwave oven IF YOU NEED SERVICE B You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week OR Visit our Website at www geappliances com About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appeara
17. ety Instructions S S S S 3 S D S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se About the sensor features microwave popcorn weighing 14 POPCORN 9 more time EXPRESS COOK less time Use only with prepackaged 1 75 to 3 5 ounces BEVERAGE Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature Follow package instructions using Time Cook if the package is less than 1 75 ounces or larger than 3 5 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed SENSOR ERROR will appear Close the door and press START immediately Beverage 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 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press 7 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds total 30 seconds less time Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with car
18. f larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking E When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy suononysuy Ajajes i S 2 S A S Q S 77 areas with small pieces of foil The oven will S C return to the microwave very briefly or let continue to defrost if you don t open the it stand a few minutes Defrosting Guide door and turn the food Food Time Comments Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece 1 4 min I Sweet rolls approx 12 oz 2 to 4 min Rearrange after half the time Fish and Seafood gt Fillets frozen 1 b 6 to 9 min D Shellfish small pieces 1 Ib 3 to 7 min Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Fruit Q Plastic pouch 1 or 2 1 to 5 min 10 oz package Q Meat Bacon 1 Ib 2 to 5 min Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting D Franks 1 Ib 2 to 5 min Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 Ib 4 to 6 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 9tol3min Use power level 1 per lb Steaks chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield per lb warm areas with foil After second half of time sep
19. h Rinse well 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 49UIO SN dIIMa 21 Safety Instructions S S S 3 D S E S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Before you call for service Q Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted yet Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart below and you may not need to call for service Possible Causes A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped What To Do e Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Power surge e Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet e Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Door not securely closed oven will not start e Open the door and close securely e Open the door and close securely START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection e Press START Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it e Press CLEAR OFF Cooking time not entered after pressing TIME COOK e Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed accidentally Reset coo
20. h whole 1 bunch 16 to 22 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Q Broccoli S fresh cut 1 bunch 11 4 to 1 lbs 5 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 14 to 1 lbs 7 to 11 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 2 frozen chopped 10 0z package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole frozen spears 10 0z package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water S Cabbage eae 8 fresh 1 medium head about 2 Ibs 6 to 10 min In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water E wedges 5 to 9 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water lt Carrots fresh sliced 11b 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 0z package 3 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Cauliflower flowerets 1 medium head 7 to 11 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water fresh whole 1 medium head 7 to 15 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 0z package 3 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Q packag q P P S Corn gt frozen kernel 10 0z package 2 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob z fresh 1 to 5 ears 114 to 4min In 2 qt glass baking dish place corn If corn is in per ear husk use no water if corn has been husked add a 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time frozen l ear 3 to 6 min Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish q ss S 2 to 6
21. ickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker a v ADAPTER PLUGS LG Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently suoyanysuy Ajaes Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However if permitted in Canada you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY Align large CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall prongs slots a sf receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most Se OA i local hardware stores a wr The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in oe proper m the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the Pu H vite pa power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations
22. it and press STARTimmediately If food is not done enough use Time Cook to cook for more time 15 suononysuy Ajajes i S 2 f S A S Q S 77 sdij Gurooysajqnosy 49UI0 SN aIINa Safety Instructions 2 S S S S 3 S D S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se About the sensor features 16 POTATO VEGETABLES Potato The Potato feature cooks 1 2 2 lbs of potatoes Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the turntable If cooking three or more potatoes arrange in a star pattern J Press POTATO The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Vegetables Use the Vegetables feature to cook 4 16 ounces of fresh frozen or canned vegetables For fresh vegetables add 2 tablespoons of water per serving For frozen vegetables follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Place vegetables in the oven Press VEGETABLES once for fresh vegetables twice for frozen vegetables or three times for canned vegetables The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is not done enough use Time Cook to cook for more time Do not open the oven door until time is counting dow
23. king program and press START Food weight not entered after selecting AUTO DEFROST SENSOR ERROR During Popcorn Reheat Beverage appears on display Chicken Fish Potato or Vegetable LOCKED appears in display Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat 22 program the door was opened before steam could be detected Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting AUTO DEFROST e Close the door and press START immediately Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time The control has been locked When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods e Use Time Cook to heat for more time e Press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds to unlock the control Use Time Cook for large amounts of food Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven H Steam or vapor escaping from around the door H Light reflection around door or outer case E Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high E Dull thumping sound while oven is operating E 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 sig
24. like antennas E metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes E 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 over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts 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 Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside 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 suononysuy Ajajes 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 abra
25. lock or unlock the controls press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an Lwill be displayed to the extreme right suononysuy Ajajes Sound Level eae The beeper sound level can be adjusted Press SOUND LEVEL Choose 0 3for mute to loud Timer On Off ONE Timer On Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating Press TIMER ON OFF EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 Enter time you want to count down Press TIMER ON OFF to start i S gt f A S 2 S 77 When time is up the oven will signal To turn off the timer signal press TIMER ON OFF 0 NOTE The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating DISPLAY ON OFF oN OF N OFF S D i S Display On Off S 0 To turn the clock display on or off press and hold 0 for about 3 seconds DISPLAY ON OFF The Display On Offfeature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use S 77 JAUIO SN aIINa 19 Safety Instructions S S S 3 S D S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Microwave terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting 20 Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by E metal or foil touching the side of the oven E foil thatis not molded to food upturned edges act
26. n If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is not done enough use Time Cook to cook for more time About the other features N g 2 Cooking Complete Reminder T To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF z S 2 Help S HELP The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints ig Press HELP then select a feature pad Clock CLOCK Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving 3 Press CLOCK g EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Enter time of day S 4 5 6 gt EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK Select AM or PM s y 7 8 9 Press START or CLOCK Q S 7 0 DISPLAY ON OFF AM PM SCROLL SPEED S PAUSE D Q Q Scroll Speed S AM PM The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press and hold the AM PM pad I 77 about 3 seconds to bring up the display Select 1 5 for slow to fast scroll speed SCROLL SPEED Start Pause In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display PAUSE J9UIO SN aIINa 17 Safety Instructions S S S S 3 S D S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se About the other features REMINDER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EX
27. nal of the TV radio antenna GE Microwave Oven Warranty All warranty service provided by an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this limited one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge parts and service labor original purchase to repair or replace the defective part Nine Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the second through During this nine year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home the tenth year from the service costs date of original purchase For each of the above warranties To avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service In home service is also available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home What GE Will Not Cover H Service trips to your home to teach you how to use E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit the product breakers H Improper installation E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or E Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for acis of God other than the intended purpose or used commercially H Incidental or consequential damage to per
28. nce may vary from your model 1100 Watts co Features of the Oven 7 Door Latches 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 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Removable Turntable Support The turntable support must be in place when using the oven Touch Control Panel Display 4 a a ia NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven suoyanysuy Ajajes i S a gt lt A Q S 7 sdij Gurooysajqnosy 1 WOJSNI aIINa About the features of your microwave oven V S You can microwave by time with the sensor features or with the auto feature ew Q 3 2 Q DEFROST Gy w TIMECOOK AUTO TIME POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POWER ADD LEVEL 30 SEC VEGETABLES POTATO SHEEN S A 1 2 3 S EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK DEFROST AUTO TIME 4 5 6 D EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK S Q Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin Time Features 2 Press Enter Q TIME COOK Amount of cooking time gt Press once or twice DEFROST AUTO TIME Amount of defrosting time z Press twice 5 EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts imm
29. ner is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury H Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid we recommend the following before removing the container from the oven allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off Do not boil liquids in narrow necked containers such as soft drink bottles wine flasks and especially narrow necked coffee cups Even if the container is opened excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow E 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 E Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven E 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 suoyonysuy Ajaes gt S w S Q A S Q S sdijy Guooysajqnosy JOUIOISN aIINa Safety Instructions S S S 3 D S S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se IMPORTANT SAFETY
30. o defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section Press DEFROST AUTO TIME twice Enter defrosting time Press START Turn the food over when the oven signals Press START Power level is automatically set at 3 but can be changed You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1 3 However food will need more frequent attention than usual Atone half of selected defrosting time the oven signals TURN At this time turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips H 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 E Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it toa microwave safe dish E 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 H For more even defrosting o
31. ower Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is About the time features TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 PAUSE Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power level 10 High is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility Press TIME COOK Enter cooking time Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat
32. rvice will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted 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 Service Satisfaction Ifyou are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Printed in Thailand
33. sive 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 i S 2 S A S Q S 77 To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place i S How to Clean the Outside S Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or D LC alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Q Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and then eQ dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth D 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 is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft clot
34. sonal property caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 23 suo n nysuj Ajaes F a 3 Q lt 2 S x S 7 sdijy Guyooysajqnosy J WOJSNI aIINa Safety Instructions S S S 3 D S Q Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Service Telephone Numbers 24 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week OR Visit our Website at www geappliances com In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Se
35. usage E Do not mount this appliance over a sink E Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion ofa heating or cooking appliance E Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation E Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped E Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance E 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 E Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink E Keep power cord away from heated surfaces E Do notimmerse power cord or plug in water E Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter H To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when notin use
36. where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance gA EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord gt Bf S Q a A S Q S a Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them If an extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance sdij Gurooysajqnosy The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY JOUIOISN I w SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3IlA13 Safety Instructions S S S 3 D S S Troubl
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