GE JE1340WA/GA Microwave Oven
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1. Microwave Oven Safety Information Adapter Plugs 9 AFOD 2722 yp edi dus 4 Extension Cords 10 POOUS odios 4 5 Grounding Instructions 8 Microwave Safe Cookware 6 7 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave cero sque 2 Safety Precautions 2 3 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 23 Care and ClIeanine isd etnias 32 33 Changing Power Level 16 Convenience Features 24 97 Features of Your Microwave Oven 14 15 Microwave Terms 3l Other Features 28 30 Time Features 17 22 www geappliances com GE Appliances Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call for Service 34 35 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave CO VG IL yusa nman ms 35 Customer Service Product Registration 12 37 38 Service Telephone Numbers 13 Back Cover Warn diy aeon eA 39 164D3370P123 49 40126 5 00JR 3828W5A1553 Owners Manual JE1340BC JE1340WC 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 S S E e D S O Do Not Attemptto operate Do Not Operate the oven if it this oven with the door open2. CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw Is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliances power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance D lt z S E a suon nnysuj bunesado sdij Buioousajqno4 4UIOJSN 9IA19 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 becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord S S S E e o Extension cords may be used if you are ca
3. fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen Amount I Ib 10 oz package 1 Ib cut m half 10 oz package 10 oz package 1 bunch 1 bunch 1 4 to 1 lbs 1 bunch 1 4 to 1 lbs 10 oz package 10 oz package medium head about 2 Ibs I Ib 10 oz package medium head medium head 10 oz 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 4 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 4 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 In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 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 4 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 ca
4. e Vegetable Guide Food Type Weight Comments 1 Fresh Vegetables 4tol60z Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Frozen Vegetables 4tol160z Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instructions for adding D water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Canned Vegetables 4to200z Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Q Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap E o c zi b 3 I b Zi Safety Information v S lt 5 2 S e Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 28 About the other features Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints Press HELP then select a feature pad Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving 7 Press CLOCK 7 2 Enter time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Press START or CLOCK DISPLAY ON OFF ale SCROLL SPEED Q Scroll Speed AM PM The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press FEROLESEEED and hold the AM PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display Select 1 5 for slow to fast scroll speed Start Pause In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE ESSE a
5. fryer cut up 275 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 245 to 3 Ibs Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs Time 1 4 min 2 to 4 min 6 to 9 min 3 to 7 min lto 5 min 2 to 5 min 2 to 5 min 4 to 6 min 9 to 13 min per Ib 4 to 8 min per Ib 14 to 20 min 20 to 25 min 7 to 13 min per Ib 3 to 8 min 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 f 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 with 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 side do
6. 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 Operating Instructions energy It is important not I 7 door bent to defeat or tamper with the safety Interlocks 2 hinges and latches I broken or loosened Z Do Not Place any object between the oven front face door seals and sealing t and the door or allow soil surfaces or cleaner residue to The Oven Should Not be S accumulate on sealing adjusted or repaired by p surfaces anyone except properly qualified service personnel lt E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Read and follow the specific Install or locate this precautions in the Precautions appliance only in accordance gt to Avoid Possible Exposure to with the provided Installation o Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions d section above Be certain to place the front E This appliance must be surface of the door three S pP V 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 Manual Do not mount this appliance over a sink Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portio
7. the oven popcorn labeled for use in and could start a fire It microwave ovens Increases the heat around the XQ magnetron and can shorten Some products such as 5n the life of the oven whole eggs and sealed containers for example Foods with unbroken outer closed jars will explode and skin such as potatoes hot should not be heated in this dogs sausages tomatoes microwave oven Such use of apples chicken livers and ob the microwave oven could other giblets and egg yolks S result in injury should be pierced to allow steam to escape durm O Do not boil eggs ina P e cooking ES microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly cs resulting in injury 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 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 wa
8. 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 lo clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water
9. 5 to 3 5 ounces B Press POPCORN once for a 3 5 ounce package of popcorn twice for a 3 0 ounce package or three times for a 1 75 ounce package The oven starts immediately How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Ifyou find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time V S lt E p 2 lt e To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Beverage BEVERAGE To use the Beverage feature Press BEVERAGE once for a 4 oz beverage twice for an 8 oz beverage or three times for a 12 oz beverage Troubleshooting Tips Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care ice rVI Customer Se 24 Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods 7 Press REHEAT 2 Select food type 1 6 for one serving see Reheat Guide below Pauer 3 Press Zor 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings lt b S s 4 Press START c NOTE The serving size may be changed or added after E ressing START Press number pad 2 or 3 at Reheat Guide Viii 7 Food Type Comments 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wra
10. K entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset cooking program accidentally and press START Food weight not entered Make sure you have after selecting Auto Defrost entered food weight after selecting Auto Defrost O Food type not entered after Make sure you have EU ressing REHEAT or COOK entered a food type v pressms typ x S S 34 uo eunojuj Ajajes Problem Possible Causes What To Do LOCKED appears in The control has been Press and hold CLEAR OFF display locked When the control for about three seconds to panel is locked an L will unlock the control be displayed Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door suononysuy Gunesadg 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 radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna S D Q S lt o I tll0 Sn2 9JIAJ8 OO 56 Notes GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized wo
11. URN At this time 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 This is normal when oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to the microwave very briefly or let it stand a few minutes Defrosting Guide Food Breads Gakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 Ib Shellfish small pieces 1 Ib Fruit Plastic pouch 1 or 2 10 oz package Meat Bacon 1 Ib Franks 1 lb Ground meat 1 Ib Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler
12. a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE follow these steps First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Printed in Korea
13. 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 Jo uoimeunoju Ajojeg e E lt wawa PA e e sdij Buioousajqno4 18ul0 Sn 9JIAJ8 Before you call for service SY roubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker circuit breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3 prong into wall outlet plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely t S D D IS lt Control panel lighted yet Door not securely closed Open the door and close oven will not start securely START pad not pressed Press START after entering cooking v selection c Another selection entered Press CLEAR OFF S already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered Make sure you have after pressing TIME COO
14. be for use in microwave Ovens used for microwaving Check the package for roper use If the dish remains cool and prep only the water in the cup Paper towels waxed paper heats then the dish is and plastic wrap can be used microwave safe to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent Ifyou use a meat tet B I spattering Be sure to ven T thermometer while cooking x 5 i astic wrap so steam can make sure it is safe for use P P d I escape o in microwave ovens S Cookware may become hot E because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot e holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very us
15. e 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 place 3 tablespoons water In 1 4 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes 19 uo eunojuj Ajajes E lt wawa A S e e sdij Buioousajqno4 4UIOJSN 9IA19 Safety Information V S lt 2 S e Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 20 About the time features DEFROST AUTO TIME EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON OFF PAUSE Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section 7 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME twice 2 Enter defrosting time 3 Press START Z Turn food over when the oven signals 5 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 At one half of selected defrosting time the oven signals T
16. e e sdij Buioousajqno4 18ul0 Sn 9JIAJ8 About the other features Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children Safety Information 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 to the extreme right Sound Level SOUND LEVEL The beeper sound level can be adjusted Press SOUND LEVEL Choose 0 3 for mute to loud Timer On Off Timer On Off operates as a minute timer and can be used atany time even when the oven is operating EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK ume EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK TIMER ON OFF v S lt 5 2 S e o Enter time you want to count down amp iis 2 i Press TIMER ON OFF to start 2 o j DISPLAY ON OFF When time is up the oven will signal To turn off the P timer signal press TIMER ON OFF NOTE The timer indicator will be Iit while the timer is S operating E Display On Off To turn the clock display on or off press and hold 0 for BOLE about 3 seconds The Display On Off feature cannot be O used while a cooking feature is in use 2 v S SO Microwave terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by
17. e safe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl gt Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented ES plastic wrap O 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable 5 Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper 7 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz Use round casserole dish Crumble T beef pork turkey meat into dish Cover with lid or 9 vented plastic wrap 8 Bacon 2 to 10 oz Layer strips on a plate 4 to a layer o Cover each layer with a paper towel 9 Pizza 4 to 16 oz Follow package instructions to frozen microwaveable prepare pizza for microwaving g Q 26 Vegetables The Vegetables feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for fresh frozen or canned vegetables 7 Press VEGETABLES uo eunojuj Ajajes Select vegetable type 1 3 see the Vegetable Guide below 3 Enter weight in ounces PAUSE Z Press START Hint Press and hold the VEGETABLES pad during cooking to display the remaining cooking time E lt wawa A gt e
18. eful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite Follow these guidelines 7 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision S I S E a suon nysuj Gunesadg sdij Buioousajqno4 I tll0 Sn2 9IA19 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock S S E e D t 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 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 Operating Inst
19. en door Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven You can microwave by time with the sensor features or with the auto feature DEFROST POWER ADD POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT 4 6 DEFROST uoimeunoju Ajojeg e E lt wawa A e e Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin Q Time Features Press Enter TIME C00K Amount of cooking time Press once or twice DEFROST AUTO TIME Amount of defrosting time e Press twice E EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately 3 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately E POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 E c 3 9 D S Q 15 About changing the power level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK The power level may also be changed during time countdown 7 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost 3 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL Z Select desired power level 1 10 itx 5 Press START Safety Information 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 certai
20. er Incidental or consequential damage to amp than the intended purpose or used personal property caused by possible E commercially defects with this appliance c This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state lo know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Q zi S s o IPIS Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Operating Instructions Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Service Telephone Numbers J N ZEN h Nex lcu c GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week OR Visit our Website at www geappliances com In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 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 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive
21. ervice under the warranty GE amp You A Service Partnership Read this Manual 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 Iroubleshooting Tips You ll find many answers to common problems here If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If You Need Service If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of tollfree customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week OR Visit our Website at www geappliances com 15 suononysuy Bunpi do uomeunoju Ajajes sdij Buioousajqno4 9JIAIJ8S AIWUOJSNI Safety Information A S lt S 2 S e Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 14 About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Touch Control Panel and Display Door Latch Release Press latch release to op
22. iances com SE GE Microwave Oven Warranty warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers ze of an authorized Customer Care technician For service call oS 800 GE CARES uo eunojuj Ajajes For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due toa From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this limited original purchase one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge C all parts and service labor to repair or replace the 1S defective part S Nine Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to E For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this gt 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 each of the above warranties lo avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service In home service is also available but you must pay for the service technicians travel costs to your home wa What GE Will Not Cover S Service trips to your home to teach you Replacement of house fuses or how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers D Improper installation Damage to the product caused by Failure of the product if it is accident fire floods or acts of God s abused misused or used for oth
23. illness D i D z S 3 u a suon nysuj Gunesadg sdij Buioousajqno4 4UIOJSN 9IA19 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING S S E e D e Operating Instructions 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 MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven 2 glass measuring cup filled or ignite a paper towel LM a with 1 cup of water set the gt I Do notuse the microwave to measuring cup either in or d newspapers S next to the dish Microwave y pap 30 45 seconds at high If the Not all plastic wrap is suitable dish heats it should not
24. ith any appliance close or plug in water Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use supervision is necessary when used by children i D z S 3 u a suon nysuj Gunesadg IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING ARCING If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct S S E e D S e the problem v I Arcing is the microwave term Metal such as twist ties for sparks in the oven Arcing poultry pins or gold rimmed is caused by dishes in the microwave mg o S Metal or foil touching the Recycled paper towels gt side of the oven containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave S Foil not molded to food 5 2 upturned edges act like antennas 2 Do not pop popcorn in your Operating the microwave microwave oven unless ina with no food inside for more gt special microwave popcorn than a minute or two may w S accessory or unless you use cause damage to
25. llows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON OFF AM PM SCROLL SPEED DELAY START DISPLAY ON OFF alts SCROLL SPEED 9 PAUSE Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later 7 Press REMINDER Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select AM or PM Press REMINDER When Reminder signal occurs press REMINDER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours 7 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 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time and Time Cook 5 Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK 29 uo eunojuj Ajojeg E lt wawa A
26. lly sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds 7 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once 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 Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section 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 Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound uo eunojuj Ajojeg E lt wawa A e e sdij Buioousajqno4 JOUIOJSN 9IA19 About the convenience features Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature K 7 Follow package instructions using Time Cook if the Safety Information less time more time package is less than 1 75 ounces or larger than 3 5 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center Use only with prepackaged of the microwave microwave popcorn weighing 1 7
27. metal or foil touching the side of the oven foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape Inaregular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape 31 uo eunojuj Ajojeg E lt wawa A e e sdij Buioousajqno4 I tll0 Sn2 9IA19 Safety Information V S lt 2 S e Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se a2 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven 1142 sr Ws Mid Hoan p SERRA cS j uL lt O Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside An occasional
28. n 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 ifit has a damaged power cord or plug ifit is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance I I If materials Inside the oven Use this appliance only for its honid cate kecoth S U I should ignite keep the oven intended use as described in Sn P gt door closed turn the oven off D this manual Do not use A U and disconnect the power corrosive chemicals or vapors s l U cord or shut off power at the O in this appliance This un l fuse or circuit breaker panel microwave oven is specifically S l If the door is opened the fire designed to heat dry or cook d I may spread food and is not intended for m 9 laboratory or industrial use See door surface cleaning I instructions in the Care and Do not store this appliance CHAT LM cleaning o e microwave outdoors Do not use this g j oven section of this manual product near water for example in a wet This appliance should be e basement near a swimming serviced only by qualified E pool or near a sink service personnel Contact S nearest authorized service D Keep power cord away from u Mb facility for examination c heated surfaces I j repair or adjustment Do not immerse power cord eG As w
29. n percent of the time Power level 7 is microwave energy 7096 of the time Power level 3 is energy 3096 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 V S lt 2 S e 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 he defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Troubleshooting Tips Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids rvice 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 Customer Se Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter 16 About the time features TIME COOK DISPLAY ON OFF PAUSE Time Cook Time Cook Allo
30. omer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail After mailing Read your Owner s your Consumer the registration below Manual carefully Product Ownership store this document in It will help you Registration today a safe place It operate your new Have the peace of contains information appliance properly mind of knowing we you will need should If you have questions can contact you in you require service or need more the unlikely event of Our service number is information call the a safety modification 800 GE CARES GE Answer Center 800 432 2737 800 626 2000 Model Number Serial Number RPE PEP PPP PPP PP i p s Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www geappliances com mcn Oge CUL MOE Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number PPP PP PP Esa por L q p q Ms Mrs Miss First Last ela an I el ad E S N YS es Ce Address Apt u ee E mail Address Zip City EENEMSEREESESEMSSS State L1 UL popi Date Placed In Use Phone Month Li Dayl Yearl Number ren aa Lara Occasionally we may allow selected companies to send you information Check here if you do not want this information GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky www geappl
31. p 2 Meats casseroles pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap S ruits and vegetables over with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fruits and bl C ith lid d plastic wrap s 4 Beverages 8 10 oz Use wide mouth mug v 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6 Plate of leftovers 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each Cover with vented plastic wrap 3 Snacks S The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving e times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods E 7 Press SNACKS s 2 Select snack type 1 6 see Snacks Guide below Enter the number of items or the food weight in 9 ounces 4 Press START HINT You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the remaining microwaving time Snacks Guide S Food Type Quantity or Weight 1 Bread rolls muffins l to4 2 Sandwiches 1to2 e 3 Pizza leftover slices l to4 d 4 Dessert toppings 1to4 T 5 Soup 8 to 40 oz 6 Cheese dip 4 to 16 oz 25 About the convenience features Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods 7 Press COOK 9 E Select food type 1 9 see the Cook Guide below 3 Enter weight in ounces 4 Press START S S S e o DISPLAY ON OFF S ew inns Hint Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to pz display the remaining cook time D Cook Guide Food Type Weight Comments S 1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz Use microwav
32. reful 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 Operating Instructions The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop 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 o times may be longer too D Q S o x S 10 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS S i lt z S E a x sdij Buioousajqno4 x suon nysuj Gunesadg 93IA19 1 ull0 Sn3 Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information Customer Service Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family V Important Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card Two easy ways to register your appliance Through the internet at www geappliances com Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label inside the oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain s
33. rldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include Backed by GE We Il Cover Any Appliance All brands covered A n ywh ere A n yti me Unlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included No out of pocket expenses No hidden deductibles One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information AII brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S RENE E ERE sm aee tu Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 d Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a cust
34. rming 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 face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne
35. ructions If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly 2 grounded 3 prong wall outlet t 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 O 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 E e ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliances power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the permitted in Canada use of an adapter plug However if Align large you still elect to use an adapter prongs slots ors where local codes permit a ii TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be e made to a properly grounded two Ensure proper ground and firm connection prong wall receptacle by the use of a us Tin MON s UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord
36. sserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Vegetable Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed 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 or butternut Amount 10 oz package 1 to 5 ears ear 2 to 6 ears 10 oz package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 oz package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 oz package 1 Ib sliced 1 or 2 squash about 1 Ib each Time 2 to 6 min 1 4 to 4 min per ear 3 to 6 min 2 to 3 min per ear 2 to 6 min 7 to 10 min 2 to 6 min 9 to 12 min 2 to 4 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 5 min 5 to 9 min Comments In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt oblong 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 me Place in 2 qt oblong 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 tim
37. wn After half the time turn over and shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting Let stand 1 to 2 hoursin refrigerator to complete defrosting uo eunojuj Ajajes E lt wawa PA e e sdij Buioousajqno4 I tll0 Sn2 9IA19 About the time features Express Cook pm m 6 m A This Is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes Es K K aes Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time Safety Information The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 Add 30 Seconds ADD 30 SEC You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time V S lt 2 S e Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 22 About the auto feature DEFROST AUTO TIME EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON OFF PAUSE Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods Auto Defrost automatica
38. ws you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power level 10 High is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility 7 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking time Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook Il Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it 7 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press TIME COOK again 5 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 7 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook ll counts down 17 uoimeunoju Ajajes E y Q Wataman A S e sdij Burjoousajqnoa IDINIS AIWUOJSNI Safety Information V S Ss lt E p 2 lt e Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 18 About the time features Cooking Guide for Time 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 Broccoli fresh cut
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