GE je1540 User's Manual
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1. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See WARNING EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance 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 if Align large you still elect to use an adapter prongs stots ery where local codes permit a a ot i TEM PORARY CONNECTION may be Ce oe made to a properly grounded two Ensure proper ground and firm connection prong wall receptacle by the use ofa ell bare T UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores OT RSL2. SLD The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw Is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Soli GUROOUSS OL Usage situations where appliance 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 SONS IAURT OD Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becomin
3. prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note thata microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape SON RS IAURT OD 31 ga Care and cleaning of the microwave oven of jul e TeS aa ye lt gt 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 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 Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just
4. GE Appliances HDA J E1540 Microwave Oven Part No 164D3370P017 Pub No 49 40016 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A 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 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Safety Inforrreation Qoerating Instructions Do Not Attempt to operate Do Not Operate the oven if it this oven with the door open is damaged It is particularly since open door operation important that the oven can result in harmful door close properly and that exposure to microwave there is no damage to the energy It is important not door bent to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks hinges and latches Do Not Place any object EEC E between the oven front face 3 door seals and sealing and the door or allow soil surfaces or cleaner residue to The Oven Should Not be accumulate on sealing adjusted or repaired by surfaces anyone except properly qualified service personnel SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for Troubleshooting Tips marine use Read and follow the specific Install or locate this Q precautions in the Precautions appliance only in accordance to Avoid Possible Exposure to with the provided Installation l Excessive
5. In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 14qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 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 19 Uor LOLI ANES a SON RS IAURT OD Homa 20 About the time features TIME DEFROST Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times l Press TIME DEFROST Enter defrosting time 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 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 temperatur
6. Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave Ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware 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
7. number pad 2or 3 Comments Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Use wide mouth mug Cover with vented plastic wrap Beverage BEVERAGE The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage Press BEVERAGE The oven starts immediately The serving size is automatically set at 1 but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE Uor LOLI ARES Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care Snacks SNACKS The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods Press SNACKS Select snack type 1 6 see the Snacks Guide below 3 Enter the number of items or the food weight in ounces d Press START Hint You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time a Snacks Guide TFood ype n QuantiyorWeigt o 1 Bread rolls muffins l to 4 2 Sandwiches l to2 3 Pizza leftover slices l to 4 4 Dessert toppings l to 4 5 Soup 8 to 40 oz 6 Cheese dip 4 to 16 oz i A 25 Homa 26 About the convenience features Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat beef pork turkey 8 Bacon 9 Pizza frozen microw aveable Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the
8. rm e Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power level 3 is energy 30 of the time Most cooking will be done on High power level 10 which gives you 100 power Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 2or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening but
9. to Use as a Minute Timer Press KITCHEN TIMER Enter the amount of time you want to count down 3 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 Press MICRO COOK and enter the amount of cooking time Press KITCHEN TIM ER and enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin How to Use to Seta Holding Time You can set a holding time between Defrost and Micro Cook from one second to 99 minutes Press TIME DEFROST Enter defrosting time Press KITCHEN TIMER Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold Press MICRO COOK Enter cooking time Press START 1 Km Un gt Gv re _ Microwave terms Uor LOLI ARES Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by metal or foil touching the side of the oven foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covering Covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to
10. wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen Amount 1 Ib 10 0z package 1 Ib cut in half 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 bunch 1 bunch 1 to 1 bs 1 bunch 1 to 1 lbs 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 medium head about 2 Ibs 1 Ib 10 0z package 1 medium head 1 medium head 10 0z package Time 5 to 8 min Med High 7 4 to 7 min 10 to 15 min 4 to 8 min 4 to 8 min 16 to 22 min 5 to 9 min 7 to 11 min 4 to 7 min 4 to 7 min 6 to 10 min 5 to 9 min 4 to 8 min 3 to 7 min 7 to 11 min 7 to 15 min 3 to 7 min Comments In 1 2qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Broccoli In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Vegetable Corn frozen kern
11. you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Important Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label inside 12 the oven GE amp You A Service Partnership Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service However did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes This Owner s M anual can tell you how Read this M anual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microwave oven Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips KS 9 You ll find many answers to common problems here Ifyou review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If You Need Serice 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 y
12. M icrowave Energy Instructions SEON ADONE Be certain to place the front This appliance must be surface of the door three grounded Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to avoid outlet See the Grounding accidental tipping of the Instructions section on page 8 appliance in normal usage Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s M anual Do not mount this appliance over a sink Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if itis 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 or near a sink Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter To reduce the risk of f
13. 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 How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcoho on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Uor LOLI ARES Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well a SONS RUCHED SS ion Safety goe0 gem o F 34 Before you call for service Qe Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted yet oven will not start Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages firstand you may not need to call for service Possible Causes A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely c
14. ccessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs ina microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking SUPERHEATED WATER M icrowaved 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 minu
15. cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods Press COOK Select food type 1 9 see the Cook Guide below 3 Enter weight in ounces d Press START Hint Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time Weight 4 to 20 oz 4 to 16 oz 4 to 16 oz 8 to 40 oz 4 to 16 oz 4 to 40 oz 8 to 48 oz 2 to 10 oz 4 to 16 oz Comments Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper Use round casserole dish Crumble meat into dish Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Layer strips on a plate 4 to a layer Cover each layer with a paper towel Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving AUTO DEFROST 1 Guide Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods Uor uO I ARES Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels
16. e Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven 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 Aui I OT RSL SLD Sol Augos OIL 2NS IAURT OD ion j Qoerating I ing Tips Troubh Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING M ICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Do not use recycled paper products
17. e 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 Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece 1 4 min Sweetrolls approx 120z 2 to 4min Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 Ib 6 to 9 min Shellfish small pieces 1 b 3to 7min Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Fruit Plastic pouch lor 2 1 to 5 min 10 02 package Meat Bacon 1 Ib 2to5min Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Franks 1 lb 2to5min Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 4to6min Turn meat over after half the time Roast beef lamb veal pork 9tol3min Use power level 1 per lb ral Steaks chops and cutlets 4to8min Place unwrapped meat in cooking per lb dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and i let stand to complete defrosting Poultry g Chicken broiler fryer 14 to 20 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap x cutup 27 to 3 Ibs and turn over after half t
18. el Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweetor white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn or butternut Amount 10 0z package 1 to 5 ears 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 10 0z package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 0z package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash about 1 Ib each Time 2 to 6 min 114 to 4 min per ear 3 to 6 min 1 to 3 min per ear 2 to 6 min 7 to 10 min 2 to 6 min 9 to 12 min 1 to 4 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 6 min 2 to 5 min 5 to 9 min Comments In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into l inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place in center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach
19. g entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them If an extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the 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 REMEMBER Your continued health and safety are important to us Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ee ee Soli GUROOUSS OL SON RS RUCHED Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your microwave oven That s important because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years And we hope
20. he time When I finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 20 to 25 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half 2 to 3 Ibs the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting If necessary run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Cornish hen 7to13min Place unwrapped hen in the oven per lb breast side up Turn over after half the time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs 3to8min Place unwrapped breast in dish breast per lb side down After half the time turn over al and shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 27 About the time features Express Cook 7 5 3 This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 5 minutes Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 5 for 4 5 1 to 5 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 You can use this feature two ways D Add 30 Seconds ADD It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each 30 SEC time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time Ze About the convenience features Uor LOL ARES Popcorn POPCORN To use the Popcorn feat
21. io or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna Gun OT RSL 39 36 Notes 37 SE Notes GE Microwave Oven Warranty Gute l warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Xs or an authorized Customer Care technician For service SMAS call 800 GE CARES Uor LOLI ARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a E From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this full original purchase one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part Nine Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this the tenth year from the nine year limited warranty you will be responsible for date of original purchase any labor or in home service costs For the above limited warranty To avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Factory Service Center or 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 Service trips to your home to teach you Replacement of house fuses or how to use the product resetting of circuit breake
22. ire 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 If materials inside the oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children a Aui I OT RSL SLD Sol Augos OIL 2N S ion j j IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORM ATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING ARCING the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing 1S caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn a
23. is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires 5 iag Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 an 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 A Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE follow b these three steps First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next ifyou are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Printed in Korea 1296 CG
24. losed Door not securely closed START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after pressing MICRO COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed accidentally Food weight not entered after pressing AUTO DEFROST Food type not entered after pressing REHEAT SNACKS or COOK What To Do Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Open the door and close securely Open the door and close securely Press START Press CLEAR OFF Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing MICRO COOK Reset cooking program and press START Make sure you have entered food weight after pressing AUTO DEFROST Make sure you have entered a food type Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Uor LOLI ARES Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit move the rad
25. o MO ee removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 14 You can microwave by time or with the convenience features MICRO COOK ADD 30 SEC EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK E EXPRESS COOK E EXPRESS COOK rh TIME DEFROST POWER LEVEL UJ Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin mo Time Features Press MICRO COOK Press once or twice TIM E DEFROST EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC POW ER LEVEL POPCORN REHEAT Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of defrosting time Starts immediately Starts immediately Power level 1 10 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT SNACKS COOK AUTO DEFROST Enter Starts immediately Starts immediately Food type 1 6 Snack type 1 6 Food type 1 9 weight Food weight SNACKS AUTO COOK DEFROST Uor LOLI ARES BEVERAGE a 1 3 servings 1 3 servings Option more less time number weight la Homa 16 About changing the power level POWER LEVEL The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for MICRO COOK TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK The power level may also be changed during time countdown Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST Enter cooking or defrosting time Press POWER LEVEL Select desired power level 1 10 Press START Cot F Cx
26. ou can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Safety Precautions 2 3 ICING arco E 4 OOS a a ene 4 5 M icrowave Safe Cookware 6 7 Grounding Instructions 8 Adapter PIUGS onanan 9 Extension Cords aaaea 10 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave Oven 14 15 Changing Power Level 16 Time Features 17 22 Convenience Features 23 27 Other Features 28 30 Microwave Terms 5 3 Care and Cleaning A Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 34 35 Things That Are Normal W ith Your Microwave Oven 35 Customer Service Warranty onanan 39 Service Telephone Numbers oiai Back Cover 13 UOPRUOLII EJES suo ynysu Guge co sd Augos OIL 2N S ion About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Safety I 1000 Watts 3 e Features of the Oven E Door Latches ing 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 Touki o CT T O
27. 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 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 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision Gu OT RSL SLD Soli GUROOUSS OL SON RS IAURT OD o 4 Safety I Qoerating I ing Tips Troubh IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A 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 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
28. rs Improper installation Damage to the product caused by Failure of the product if it is accident fire floods or acts of God abused misused or used for other Incidental or consequential damage to a than the intended purpose or used personal property caused by possible I commercially defects with this appliance k This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home 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 on Safety I j f ions Qoerali ing Tips Service Telephone Numbers P GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week 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 TDD 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 A a gt Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Me Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty
29. ter About the time features Micro Cook MICRO COOK Micro Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Uor uO ARES Power level 10 High is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility Press MICRO COOK Enter cooking time 3 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 d Press START You may open the door during Micro Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Micro Cook Il Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Press MICRO COOK l Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press MICRO COOK again a Enter the second cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press START a gt C1 Foo At the end of Micro Cook I Micro Cook Il counts down SONS RUCHED 17 Homaat 18 About the time features Cooking Guide for M icro Cook NOTE Use power level High 10 unless otherwise noted Vegetable Asparagus fresh spears frozen spears Beans fresh green frozen green frozen lima Beets fresh whole fresh cut fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh
30. tes per cup After heating let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid we recommend the following before removing the container from the oven allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off Do not boil liquids in narrow necked containers such as soft drink bottles wine flasks and especially narrow necked coffee cups Even if the container is opened excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and fac
31. to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish l Press AUTO DEFROST Using the Conversion Guide below enter food weight For example press pads land 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces 3 Press START There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish Twice during defrost the oven signals TURn At each TURn signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound a Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths ot a pound SON RS IAURT D Zi Homa 28 About the other features 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 CLOCK Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving Press CLOCK Enter time of day 3 Press START or CLOCK Delay Start DELAY Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay START cooking up to 12 hours is Press DELAY START Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock sho
32. ure l Follow package instructions using Micro Cook if the 9 package is less than 3 0 ounces or larger than 3 5 ee ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center less time more time of the microwave Use only with prepackaged Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately microwave popcom weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces 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 a SON RS RUCHED 23 Homa 24 About the convenience features REHEAT Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats casseroles pizza 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Beverages 8 10 oz 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6 Plate of leftovers 2 to 3 foods 4 0z each Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods l Press REHEAT Select food type 1 6 for one serving see Reheat Guide below 3 Press 2or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings d Press START NOTE The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START Press
33. ws the correct time of day 9 3 Select your desired cooking program oO d Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK Uor LOLI ARES Reminder DELAY The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock START without starting the oven The Reminder time can be set REMINDER up to 12 hours later Press DELAY START Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Press START The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing DELAY START NOTE REM will remain on the display to show that the Reminder is set until the Reminder time is reached and the door is opened or CLEAR OFF is pressed Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children To lock or unlock the controls press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed Sound a 29 Press SOUND to turn the oven beeper on or off ON OFF SON RS IAURT OD Homa ad About the other features KITCHEN TIM ER Kitchen 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 Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy How
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