GE EMO3000 User's Manual
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1. 15to 19 min 17 to 21 min 7to 13 min per Ib 5 to 9min per Ib Comments Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Place unopened package In oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package In oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after half the time Use power level 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas wth foil Finish defrosting If necessary run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after half the time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in dish breast sidedown After half the time turn over and shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting Let stand 1 to 2 hoursin refrigerator to complete defrosting 19 Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook Cook This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooki2. necked containers such as soft drink bottles wine flasks and especially narrownecked coffee cups Even if the container is opened excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up Thiscan cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Cook meat and poultry thoroughl y 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 i IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING Make sure all cookwere used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware wnich does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware Is labeled suitable for microwaving e f you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Placein the oven both the dish you are testi
3. you can relax knowing help is onlya phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back of this manual A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING To reduce the risk of fire burns electric shock injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following sections SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Read and followthe This microwave oven is specific Precautions to UL listed for installation Avoid Possible Exposure over electric and gas to Excessive Microwave ranges Energy on page 2 e This appliance must be This microwave oven Is grounded Connect only not approved or tested to properly grounded for marine use outlet See Grounding Instructions section on page 10 e Do not mount this appliance over a sink e Install or locate this appliance onlyin accordance wth the provided Installation Instructions e This overtherange oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment e Do not cover or block any openings on the 4 appliance e Do not operate this appliance if it hasa damaged power cord or plug if it isnot working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped If the power cord Is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized
4. 1 Usemicrowavesafe plastics onlyand use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers 3 Do not permit children to us plastic cookware without complete supervision e When preparing flaming foods under the microwave turn the vent fan on e Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adequate sized cookwere and use high heat on surface units only when necessary i IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL KITS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure proper ground exists before use A WARNING Improper 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 wre for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord havinga grounding wrewth a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly Installed and grounded Consult a qualified electri cian or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely under stood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded If the outlet isa
5. Feature 1 Place covered food in the oven Press REHEAT The oven starts immediately 2 Theoven 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 START immediately After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature If 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 Some Foods Not Recommended For Use With Reheat Itis 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 Popcom POPCORN 9 less time more time Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces NOTE Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instruc tions 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 2 Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed SENSOR ERROR will appear Close the door press CLEAR OFF and begin again How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Prov
6. GEAppliances com special discountsthat are Consumer Home Services EIR available while your warranty will sill be there after your CN OEUTEEEN is amp ill in effect You can werranty expires purchase it ontine anytime 42 r Parts and 7 l l Accessories Indivi d ualsq u alified Instructions contained to service their own in this manual cover appliances can have procedures to be www GEAppliances com partsor accessories sent performed by any user directly to their home Other servicing generally 800 626 2002 VISA MasterCard and should be referred to Discover cards are qualified service accepted personnel Caution Order on line today must be exercised since 24 hours every day or improper servicing may by phone at 800 626 2002 cause unsafe operation during normal business hours ContactUs If for some reason you are not happy wth the service you receive here are steps to followfor further help First contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased Next if you are still not pleased write all the detailsincluding your phone number to Customer Relations GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Register Your Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration wil allowfor enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty should the need arise You may also mail in the pre printed registration card in
7. amp B Model 1000 Watts EM 03000 SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner s Manual Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 26 Other Features 27 Helpful Information Oven Shelf 32 Care and Cleaning 35 lf Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service 40 GE Service Numbers 42 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances Part No 164D3370P 164 Pub No 49 40172 2 03 01 JR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY A PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or lossof life Do Not Attempt to Operate this oven wth the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It isimportant not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allowsoil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged Itis particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there isno damage
8. other vapors high fan speed twice for VENT FAN from surface cooking lowfan speed or athird time to turn the fan off HI LO OFF Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature If you have turned the fan protects the microwave on you mayfind that you fromtoo much heatrising cannotturn itoff The fan fromthe cooktop belowit will automaticallyturn off It automaticallyturnson at when theinternal parts are low speed if it senses too cool It may stay on for 30 much heat minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off 30 ___ _ z Surface Light SURFACE LIGHT BRIGHT NIGHT Pressto turn the surface light on or off On some models thereisa night light option Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off Beeper Volume BEEPER VOLUME AUTO EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON OFF AM PM SCROLL SPEED The beeper sound level can be adjusted Press BEEPER VOLUME Choose 0 3 for mute to loud You can set the night light to turn on and off automatically at any time you want 1 PressAUTO NITE LIGHT 2 Enter the time you want the light to turn on Select AM or PM 3 PressAUTO NITE LIGHT again and enter the time you want the light to turn off Select AM or PM 4 PressAUTO NITE LIGHT NITE wil staylit to remind you that the featur
9. place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cutin half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 gt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut sde up after 4 minutes Turntable should be turned off 17 Operating Instructions Time Features 1 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME twice 2 Enter defrosting time 3 Press START 4 Turn food over when the oven signals 5 Press START Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times Power level 3 is automati cally set but you may change this for more flexi bility You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time However they will need more frequent attention than usual Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half power level 10 cuts the total time to approxi mately 1 3 Rotate or stir food frequently At one half of selected defrosting time the oven sgnals TURN At thistime turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting Thissound isnormal when the oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips e Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should b
10. standard 2 prong well outlet itis your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong well outlet Do not under any circum stances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord wth this appliance If the power cord istoo short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance For best operation plug this appliance into itsown electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Optional Kits Kits Filler Panel Kits JX48WH White JX48BL Black JX48C T Bisque When replacing a 36 range hood the filler panel kit fillsin the additional width to provide a custom built in appearance 10 For installation between cabinets only not for end of cabinet installation Each kit contains two 3 wide filler panels Filter Kits JX81A Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS Stainless Steel When replacing a Hi Low range the decorative panel kit fillsin the area between the microwave and the range left bythe Hi Low model Available at extra cost from your GE supplier Operating Instructions may vary from your model 1000 Watts Door Handle Pull to open th
11. wall outlet The cooktop light is located below the oven floor When the light is on the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm The control has been locked You have tried to start the Reminder without a valid time of day You have tried to start the Auto Nite Light without a valid time of day entered for the on time and off time You have tried to change the power level when it is not allowed Before You Call For Service What to Do e Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker e Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in e Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven isfully inserted into wall outlet e Thisisnormal e Pressand hold CLEAR OFF for about 3 seconds to unlock the control e Start over and enter a valid time of day e Start over and enter a valid time of day e Many of the oven s features are preset and cannot be changed Things That Are Normal e Steam or vapor escaping e TV radio interference from around the door might be noticed wnile using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with sound at power levels the microwave Plug the other than high microwave into a different e Dull thumping sound electrical circuit move the while oven is operating radio or TV asfar away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna e Light reflection around door
12. a or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the wndowclean with adamp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Drythoroughly 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 simportant to keep the area clean where the door seals against the micro wave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well 36 Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often U sa solution of warm water and detergent Light Bulb Replacement i Cooktop Light Night Light 1 To replacethebulb s firs disconnect the power atthe main fuse or circuit Replace the burned out bulb with a 40 watt incandescent bulb breaker panel or pull the WB36X10003 available plug from your GE supplier 2 Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover 3 Be sure the bulb s to be replaced are cool before removing After breaking the adhesive seal remove the bulb bygentlyturning 4 Replace the screw Connect electrical power to the oven REMOVE SCREWS 1 Toreplace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit Replace the burne
13. cluded in the packing material Appliance www GEAppliances com 43 MICROWAVE OVEN Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original WARRANTY purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty What Is Covered Is Covered FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY aa we will peli hated sta This warranty is extended to the original PA ie ic E A A dk urs Lancy purchaser and any succeeding owner for repair or replace any part of the microwave Products purchased for ordinary home use oven that fails because of a manufacturing in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and defect Washington D C In Alaska the werrantyis LIMITED ADDITIONAL the same except that itis LIMITED because NINE YEAR WARRANTY you must pay to ship the product to the For the second through the tenth year service shop or for the service technician s from the date of original purchase we travel costs to your home wil provide free of charge a replacement All warranty service wil be provided by our magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails Factory Service Centers or by our because of a manufacturing defect You authorized Customer Care servicers pay for the service trip to your home and during normal working hours service labor charges Should your appliance need service during werranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 What Is Not Covered eT Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages e Service tripsto your home t
14. d out bulb with a 40 watt incandescent bulb breaker panel or pull the WB36X10003 available plug from your GE supplier 2 Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold itin place 3 Next remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secures the light housing LER ITESM S 4 Replace the screw Connect electrical power to the oven 37 al Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature Charcoal Filter The vent fan has 2 metal Models that recirculate air on some models reusable grease filters back into the room also use a charcoal filter Reusable Grease Filters on all models Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap For thisreason the filters grease released byfoodson must ALWAYS bein place the cooktop They also when the hood is used prevent flamesfromfoods Thegreasefiltersshould on the cooktop from be cleaned once a month damaging theinsideofthe or aSneeded microwave Removing and Cleaning the Filter To remove Side it to the Rinse shake and let it dry rear using the tab Pull it before replacing down and out To replace Slide the filter To clean the grease filter in the frame slot on the soak it and then swish it back of the opening Pull around in hot weter and up and to the front to lock detergent Don t use Into place ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used
15. e Foods wth unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs Sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allowsteam to escape during cooking gt SAFETY FACT 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 Avoid heating baby food in glassjars even with the lid off Make sure all Infant food isthoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding wnen warming formula or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk reallyis Always test the milk before feeding the baby Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burnsfrom splashing liquid we recommend the following before removing the container from the oven allowthe container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off Do not boil liquidsin narrow
16. e door The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined In the oven Features of Your Microwave Throughout this manual features and appearance Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor or turntable Touch Control Panel Display Cooktop Lights Grease Filters 8 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning 9 Convenience Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 11 The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK POWER ADD LEVEL 30 SEC Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK amp II Press once or twice Amount of cooking time DEFROST AUTO TIME Press twice Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately 12 a HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Press this pad and any Before you begin check e Cooking feature pad for usage ae guide located on the Time Defrost instructions and tips inside front of the
17. e is set You can reviewthe Auto Nite Light settings by presing AUTO NITE LIGHT To erase your settings and turn off the automatic feature pressAUTO NITE LIGHT then 0 Helpful Information Two Position Shelf Microwaving with the Shelf How to Use the Shelf Food microwaves best The shelf gives you the When Microwaving when placed on the option to reheat more turntable or on the shelf than one dish of food at ZNN in the lower position the same time For best cooking results remove the shelf unless you AIA TANN are cooking on two levels e Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing OO a l gt 2 level reheating e Do not usa microwave brown ing dish on the shelf The shelf could overheat For best results e Do not cook with the shelf on the microwave floor Thiscould pe damage the microwave T AS I ZN AN e Use pot holders when G amp handling the shelfHtt may be hot Uneven results e Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn 32 Shelf and Reheating and Reheating e To reheat on 2 levels or e To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 2 2 Switch places after 1 2 the time Switch places after 1 2 time 33 al Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting 34 Def
18. e sit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered e Familysize prepackaged frozen dinnerscan be defrosted and micro waved If thefood isin a foil container transfer it to amicrowave safe dish e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria e For more even defrosting of larger foods such as beef lamb and veal roasts use Auto Defrost e Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking e When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still dightlyicy return to the microwave very briefly or let it tand afewminutes Defrosting Guide a Food Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 b Shellfish small pieces 1 b Fruit Plastic pouch 1 to 2 10 0z package Meat Bacon 1 b Franks 1 b Ground meat 1 b Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 272 to 3 lbs Chicken whole 2 to 3 Ibs Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 bs Time 1 min 3to 5min 6to 8min 5to 7 min 3to 6min 2to5min 2to5min 5to 7 min 12 to 16 min per Ib 5to 7 min per Ib
19. hile microwaving 1 Pres CLOCK 2 Enter time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Press START or CLOCK 27 Scroll Speed AM PM SCROLL SPEED The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press and hold the AM PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display Select 1 5 for slowto fas scroll speed Display On Off E DISPLAY ON OFF EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK To turn the clock display off press and hold O for about three seconds Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours 1 Press DELAY START 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select AM or PM To redisplay the clock repeat 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time or Time Cook amp Il 5 PressSTART The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS The oven wil automatically start at the delayed time Thetime of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK Timer On Off operatesas Whentimeisup the oven aminute timer and canbe will signal To turn off the used at anytime even timer signal pressTIMER when the oven isoperating ON OFF 1 Pres TIMER ON OFF NOTE T he timer indicator will be lit while the timer 2 Enter time you want to i i Is operating count down 3 Pres TIMER ON OFF to start Start Pause In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to st
20. i k elii DISPLAY ON OFF 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking time 3 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press START Time Cook Allows you to microwave for anytime up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power level 10 High is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and pressSTART to resume cooking Time Cook Il Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here showto do it 1 PressTIME COOK 2 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 4 PressTIME COOK again 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 7 PressSTART Atthe end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down 15 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I amp I NOTE Use power level High 10 unless otherwise noted Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus fresh spears frozen spears Beans fresh green frozen green frozen lima Beets fresh whole Broccoli fresh cut fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Caultfl
21. ide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consstently you can add or subtract 20 30 secondsto 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 secondsless cooking time Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds total 30 seconds lesstime Beverage BEVERAGE 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 care 25 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Sensor Cooking VEGETABLE POTATO Sensor Cooking gives you easy automatic results with a variety of foods see the Cooking Guide below NOTE Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking Cooking Guide Food Type Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Potatoes 26 Vegetable and Potato 1 Place covered food in the oven Pressthe food pad For vegetables press the VEGETABLE pad once for fresh vegetables twice for frozen vegetables or three times for canned vegetables The oven starts immediately 2 Theoven signals when steam issensed and time remaining iscounting down Turn or s
22. inition Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven Arcingis caused by e the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls e metal or foil touching the side of the oven e foil that isnot molded to food upturned edges act like antennas e metal such astwist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes e recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covers hold in moisture allowfor more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting plastic wrap or covering wth wax paper allows excess steam to escape In aregular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foodsto prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such asthe tips of wingsand legson poultry which would cook before larger parts When you cook wth 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 isnot 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 An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and weter keepsthe inside fresh NOTE Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven 35 al Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Case Do not use cleaners containing ammoni
23. ixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh Summer and yellow winter acorn butternut Amount Time 5 to 7 min 10 02 package lto 5ears 3to 4min per ear 1 ear 5 to 6min 2 to 6ears 3to 4min per ear 10 0z package 5to 7 min 9to 12 min 5to 7 min 2 Ibs unshelled 10 02 package 4 potatoes 9to 12 min 6 to 8 oz each 1 6to 8 oz 3to 4min 5to 7 min 5to 7 min 10 to 16 oz 10 02 package 1lb sliced 5 to 7 min 1 to 2 squash about 11b each 8to 11 min Comments In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn isin husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Turntable should be turned off Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time Turntable should be turned off In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup weater In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cutinto 1inch cubes Placein 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 In 1 qt casserole
24. ng and aglass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish p e Usefoil only as directed in this manual TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays lessthan 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the trayto the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least Linch awayfrom the sides of the oven Thefan wil operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan feature Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan isin use e Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allowgrease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters e Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave Safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if Subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to over cooking the food and cookwere could ignite e n the event of a grease fire on the surface units belowthe microwave oven smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completelywith alid a cookie sheet or a flat tray e U se care when cleaning the vent fan filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as ye based oven cleaners may damage the filters Followthese guidelines
25. ng time for 1 6 minutes changed astimeis EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK counting down Press 4 5 6 Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 POWER LEVEL and for 1 to 6 minutes of enter 1 10 cooking at power level 10 For example pressthe 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time Add 30 Seconds 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways ADD 30 SEC eltwilladd 30secondsto tcan be used asa quick the time counting down way to set 30 seconds of each time the pad is cooking time pressed 20 Convenience Features a d COOK ane S COOK nd COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK z N Uv x cl zZ 7 T Snacks Guide Food Type 1 Bread rolls muffins 2 Sandwiches 3 Pizza leftover slices 4 Dessert toppings 5 Soup 6 Cheese dip The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levelsto warma variety of snack foods 1 Press SNACKS 2 Select snack type 1 6 see the Snacks Guide below 3 Enter the number of items or the food weight iN ounces 4 Pres START Hint You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time Quantity or Weight 1to4 1to 2 1to4 1to4 8 to 40 oz 4 to 16 oz 21 Operating Instructions Convenience Features The Cook feature 3 Enter weight in ounces automatically sets the 4 Press START cooking times and power a EA levelsfor avariet
26. o teach you e Failure of the product if it is misused or howto use the product used for other than the intended purpose e Improper installation or used commercially If you havean installation problem contact Damage to product caused by accident your dealer or installer You areresponsible fire floods or acts of God for providing adequate electrical e Incidental or consequential damage exhausting and other connecting facilities caused by possible defects with this e Replacement of house fusesor resetting PPllance of circuit breakers Some states do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company _ If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Printed in Korea
27. op cooking without opening the door or clearing the display Reminder The Reminder feature can 3 Select AM or PM be used like an alarm clock 4 PressREMINDER When and can be used at any 1 2 3 Reminder signal occurs time even when the oven pres REMINDER to turn pops ing nae it off The Reminder Reminder time can be set hier bedia b y be displayed by oe zs up to 24 hourslater pressing REMINDER o 1 PressREMINDER NOTE The REM indicator eee 2 Enter thetime you want will remain lit to showthat the oven to remind you the Reminder isset To SCROLL SPEED Be sure the microwave clear the Reminder before clock shows the correct itoccurs pressREMINDER time of day then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit gt Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls press and hold microwave from being CLEAR OFF for about accidentally started or used three seconds When the by children control panel is locked an L will be displayed to the extreme right For best cooking results Sometimes the turntable leave the turntable on can become too hot to TURNTABLE It can be turned off for touch Be careful touching large dishes Press the turntable during and TURNTABLE to turn after cooking the turntable on or off The vent fan removes Press VENT FAN once for steam and
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29. oven when you open the door e Reheat e Snacks VEGETABLE BEVERAGE POTATO DEFROST AUTO TIME REHEAT POPCORN A Convenience Features Press Enter Option DEFROST AUTO TIME Food weight Press once COOK Food type 1 9 and weight SNACKS Snack type 1 6 number weight A Sensor Features Press Enter Option REHEAT Starts immediately more lesstime POPCORN Starts immediately more lesstime VEGETABLE Starts immediately more lesstime Press once fresh more lesstime Press twice frozen more lesstime Press three times canned more lesstime on some models BEVERAGE Starts immediately POTATO Starts immediately more lesstime 13 ba ia EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK ele DISPLAY ON OFF PAUSE How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature timefor TIME COOK TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK The power level may also be changed during time countdown 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface unitson arange High power level 10 or full power isthe fastest way to cook and gives you 100 power Each power level gives you mic
30. ower flowerets fresh whole frozen 16 llb 10 oz package Lib cutin half 10 oz package 10 oz package 1 bunch 1 bunch 1 4to 1 Ibs 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs 10 oz package 10 oz package 1 medium head about 2 Ibs lib 10 oz package 1 medium head 1 medium head 10 oz package 6to 9min In 1 2 qt oblong glass baking dish MedHigh 7 place 1 4 cup water 5to7min In 1 0t casserole 9tollmin In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup weter 6to8min In1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 6to8min In 1 ot casserole place 1 4 cup water 17 to 21 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 7tolOmin In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 9to 13min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time Turntable should be turned off 5to 7min In1 qt casserole 5to 7min 1n1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water 8tollmin In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 7tolOmin In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 7to9min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup weter 5to7min 1n1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 9to 14min In 2 lt qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 10 to 17 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 5to7min 1n1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Vegetable Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen M
31. rost or twice for Time Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish up to 6 pounds Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levelsto give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish Thereisahandy guide located on the inside front of the oven it Auto Defrost Defrost Conversion Guide If the weight of food is Stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of apound Weight of Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 5 9 10 6 11 vi 12 13 8 14 15 9 e Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish e Twice during defrost the oven signalSTURN At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil e After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutesto complete defrosting Large roasts Should stand for about 30 minutes 23 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Reheat REHEAT 9 less time more time For reheating single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10 Press 7 after the feature pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the feature pad NOTE Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature 24 How to Use the Reheat
32. rowave 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 A high setting 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over Most cooking will be done on High power level 10 A lower setting wil 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 foodsthat havea tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food Operating Instructions to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of thisis shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If micro wave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted H ere are some examples of uses for various power levels Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium5 Slowcooking and tenderiz ing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat Low2or3 Defrosting without cooking simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter Time Features a aol COOK ane COOK nd COOK EN COOK EDES So
33. service agent using a power cord from General Electric Usethisappliance only for itsintended use as described in thismanual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vaporsin this appliance This microwave oven IS specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and isnot intended for laboratory or industrial use y e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity 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 asink Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other com bustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking e Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Remove wre twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic con tainers before placing them in the oven e Do not immerse power cord or plugin water Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use f materials inside 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 isopened the fire may spread e See door surface cleaning Instructionsin the Care and Cleaning section s of this manual e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facilit
34. tir the food if necessary Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately NOTE f the food isnot done enough use Time Cook to cook for more time How to Change the Automatic Settings automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models EXPRESS COOK 9 less time more time You can adjust the cooking time for all foodsto suit your personal taste Reduce time by 10 Press 1 after the food pad Add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the food pad Amount Comments 4 16 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 16 oz Follow package instructions for adding weter Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 16 oz Add 1 4 cup weter per serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 1 2 2 Ibs Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable Other Features Your Model May Have TheHELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints Press HELP then select a feature pad Cooking Complete Reminder Toremind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep oncea minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF CLOCK sol COOK EXPRESS COOK En COOK EXPRESS COOK na COOK wn COOK AM PM z 7 vu b lt 5 EN zZ x 7 T SCROLL SPEED Pressto enter the time of day or to check the time of day w
35. to 3 remove embedded dirt Charcoal Filter on some meadels If the model isnot vented me ciate Oa EL to the outside the air will cannot be cleaned It be recirculated through a must be replaced Order disposable charcoal filter Part No WB02X39683 that helps remove smoke from your GE supplier and odors The charcoal filter should be replaced when itis noticeably dirty or dis colored usually after 6 to 12 months depending on hood usage To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille To Install Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold itin place Slidethe filter towards the front of the oven and remove it Charcoal Filter To install anewrfilter remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the newfilter Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as Shown It will rest at an angle on 2 Sde support tabs and in front of the right rear tab Replace the grille and 2 screws 39 Problem Oven will not start Floor of the oven is warm even when the oven has not been used LOCKED appears on display You hear an unusual low tone beep 40 If Something Goes Wrong Possible Cause A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge Plug not fully inserted into
36. to the 1 door bent 2 hingesand latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing Surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel ee Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our consumer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your microwave That s important because your new microwave will be part of your familyfor along time Start Here Before using your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here T hey are on alabel insdethe oven Model number Serial number Date of purchase Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty Need Help Help Help us help you Before you call for service there are a fewthings you can do to help usserve you better Read this manual It containsinstructionsto help you use and maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven immediatel y contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling Thissection helps you solve common problems that might occur If you do need service
37. y for examination repair or adjustment e Aswth any appliance close supervision is necessary wnen used by children SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS i IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING Ce Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven Arcing is caused by e The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave Wall If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem e Metal or foil touching the side of the oven e Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas e Metal such astwist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave e Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave GU 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 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 us of the microwave oven could resultin injury Do not boil eggsin a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury e Operating the microwave with no food inside for morethan 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
38. yof foods Hint Pressand hold the COOK pad during cooking EN 1 PressCOOK to display the food type 9 2 Select food type 1 9 see and remaining cook time the Cook Guide below DISPLAY ON OFF PAUSE Cook Guide Food Type Weight Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 4to 200z Usemicrowavesefe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Frozen Vegetables 4to 200z Use microwave safe casserole or bow Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz U se microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons weter for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on oven floor or turntable 5 Fish 4to 160z Useoblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper 6 Chicken Pieces 4to 400z Useoblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap 7 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz Useround casserole dish Crumble meat beef pork turkey into dish Cover wth lid or vented plastic wrap Drain and stir at signal 8 Bacon 2to 100z Layerstripson a plate 4 to a layer Cover each layer with a paper towel 9 Pizza 4to 160z Follow package instructionsto prepare frozen microwaveable pizza for microwaving 22 The Defrost Auto Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once for Auto Def
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