GE 164 D2588P188 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. 24 25 Grease Filter 24 Light Bulb 23 Installaatio h morain iet 25 Adapter 5 25 Extension 5 25 GroUNINGiNStrUCtIONS c eee 25 Consumer 27 2 Important Phone Numbers 27 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranty ececseecesttecseseesteeeeeeses Back Cover Models JVM230BL 230 Microwave power output of this oven is 850 watts JVM231BL JVM2371WL IEC 705 Test Procedure Before using your oven read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label inside the oven These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in an2. 4 6 9 1 Door Handle Pull to open door Door must be 5 Hood Controls securely latched for oven to operate Vent Fan Press HI LO or OFF 2 Door Latches Surface Light Press ON or OFF 3 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows 6 Grease Filters cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves 7 Cooktop Light confined in oven 8 Automatic Cooking Guide 4 Touch Control Panel and Digital Display 9 Oven Floor For detailed information on each feature see a Your Touch Control Panel section NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven eee Pees 5 that this unit has at 0 10 WG 7 2 Vert To remind you that you have food in the oven been tested in 300 Vert 6 8 Her the oven will display End and beep once a minute conformance 300 Her until you either open the oven door or touch the with AMCA CLEAR OFF pad Bulletin No 210 10 HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen Timer The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions operates as a minute timer It can be set to delay cooking It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy How to Time a 3 Minute Phone Call Step 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad Step 2 Touch number pads 3 0 and O for 3 minutes and no seconds Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting down The timer signals when time
3. Cook 1 5 Mim L HeH oiujn i Step 3 Enter weight For 5 example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below SIC Git Stand Time After Auto Defrosting meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost You may take the food out of the oven if you wish Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide 16 Step 4 Touch START pad Display START shows defrost time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and J Il ow TURn flashes Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting continues during TURn display When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF pad is touched Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Ounces Pounds AUTO DEFROST GUIDE 1 Unwrap item being defrosted 2 Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave safe dish Check the food for warm spots halfway through defrosting and shield these areas with small pieces of foil RECOMMENDED FOODS Meat Chops Frankfurters Sausage Ground Meat Beef Patties R
4. WHAT IS NOT COVERED Some states do not allow the 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 also have other rights which vary from 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 If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE YEAR WARRANTY For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If You then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If
5. N temperature during cooking functions power level being used cooking mode and instructions TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3 Low TIME COOK I amp Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 High EXPRESS COOK Touch number pads 1 through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking No need to touch START the oven will start immediately POWER LEVEL Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 High for cooking or Power Level 3 Low for defrosting CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and O and 1 30 will appear in display Then touch START or CLOCK pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking time defrosting time time of day temperature power level or food weights for Auto Defrost When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays 88888 18 POWER and all of the oven functions After 15 seconds all lights disappear and RESET appears in the upper portion Touch the CLEAR OFF pad set the Clock and oven is ready for use 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 KITCHEN TIMER This feature uses no microwave ene
6. Use and Care amp Cooking Guide Spacemaker Microwave Oven Safety Instructions 3 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Operating Instructions Tips Aluminum 4 17 18 20 Auto 16 Auto Defrost Guide 17 Automatic Fan Feature 5 7 Auto ren titei rnai B Glockin a S 8 8 9 Cooking by 12 13 Cooking Complete Reminder 10 Cooking Guide Defrosting by Time Defrosting Guide Delayed 000 5 7 24 25 Express Cook 13 a ia 10 Glossary of Microwave 18 Heating Reheating Guide 19 Hold Time Kitchen 11 6 13 Power Levels 2 7 8 11 12 14 16 19 21 GE Appliances f Problem Solver 26 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 6 and Cleaning 22 25
7. described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use e This over the range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It maybe installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of tights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e not cover or block any openings on the appliance not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink e This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces not let power cord hangover edge of table or counter not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of your book e This appliance sh
8. frozenlima 10 07 package 6 to 8 min In l qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Beets fresh whole 1 bunch 18 to 22 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 1A to 17165 8 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water freshspears 1 bunch 1 to 15165 10 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time frozen chopped 10 OZ package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole frozenspears 10 07 package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head about 2 Ibs 9 to 11 min In 19 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water wedges 8 to 10 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Carrots fresh sliced 1 1b 7 to 9 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 OZ package 5 to 7 min In 1 9 casserole place 2 tablespoons water Cauliflower flowerets 1 medium head 10 to 14 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water fresh whole 1 medium head 1010 17 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 07 package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 10 02 package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If com per ear is in husk use no water if com has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after hal
9. Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 3 to 4 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread 100 2 servings Meal High 7 2 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad 1 to 2servings Meal High 7 2 min etc in bun 1 3 cup per serving Tip Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches soups Milk based 6 07 per serving 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 LAto 4 min Water based 6 oz per serving 2 servings 1 4to 3 min Tip Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap Vegetables Large pieces or whole asparagus spears corn on the cob etc 1 to 2 servings 110 3 min Mashed 1 2 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min Small pieces peas beans corn etc 1 2 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 Ato 3 min Tip Cover vegetables for most even heating 19 ed 22 a ac pr 5 lt i n DEFROSTING GUIDE 1 Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without 3 Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking unwrapping If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place food 4 When defrosted food should be cool but softened in allareas in cooking dish for defrosting Most food defrosts well using If still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let Defrost 3 For more even defrost
10. bulb with a 30 watt incandescent bulb WB02X4235 available from your GE supplier Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs Replace with 40 watt incandescent bulbs WB02X4253 available from your GE supplier High intensity 40 watt bulbs 40S 11N 1 which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements Raise light compartment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven ID wa VS Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often Use a solution of warm water and detergent About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution ammonia will darken metal qmg 349 THE EXHAUST FEATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2 metal filters which collect grease When the fan is operated air is drawn up through the filters Depending on your model it is either discharged through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal filter and recirculated Reusable Grease Filters on all models CHARCOAL FILTER on some models REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS on all models The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Never operate the microwave without the filters in p
11. for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write al the details including your phone number to FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 MICROWAVING TIPS Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearrang
12. from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance 25 UESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or COME ON reset circuit breaker Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in Makesure3 prong plugonovenisfully insertedinto wall receptacle CONTROL PANEL Door not securely closed START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not touched to cancel it sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME N pad CLEAR OFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad FLOOR OF THE OVEN cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor When the lamp IS WARM EVEN is on the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm This is normal WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Light reflection around door or outer case Some TV Radio interference might be noticed Dimming oven light and change in blower sound while using your microwave oven It s similar to may occur while
13. grille by taking off 2 screws which hold it in place Grasp filter and slide toward front of oven It will slide right out GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS amp 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 Fig 1 WARN IN G improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a PREFERRED qualified METHOD electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Ensure proper ground exists before use To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter Insert filter into top opening of oven as shown It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of right rear tab Replace grill and secure with 2 screws D A ISNEYXH IT Where a standard 2 prong wall receptacle is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third ground prong
14. operating at power levels other the interference caused by other small appliances than high and does not indicate a problem with your oven If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 26 Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE we ll be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 pm weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and 00 50 most repairs can be handled in just one visit GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week For Customers With SpecialNeeds 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to TDD or a conventional tele
15. reason Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary In the event of a grease fire smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Clean the vent hood often Do not allow grease to buildup on the hood or the filter Use care when cleaning the vent hood falter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye basal oven cleaners may damage the filter When flaming foods are under the ho turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier JX40WH Filler Panel Kit for models JVM230WL JVM231WL JX41 Filler Panel Kit for models JVM230BL and 23 IBL JX50 Glass Canopy Kit JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non vented instigation This microwave oven is UL listed for instigation over electric and gas ranges JUBLIOGUIT IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are 3 steps to follow
16. use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use 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 stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven 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 beat 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 pin Hot foods and steam can cause RIEA Z gt burns Be careful when opening 3 any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face The Exhaust Hood Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use For this
17. 10 For example touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time No need to touch START the oven will start immediately The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished How to Use Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay Step 1 Touch AUTO START pad AUTO START Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program Step 4 Touch START pad The oven will automatically start at the desired time POPCORN The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces Step 1 Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn Step 2 Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions Close oven door Step 3 Touch POPCORN pad POPCORN No need to touch START the oven will start immediately How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped there is a simple adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad and then immediately touch number 9 A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided No need to tou
18. IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly ollowing instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Door Surface When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled unplug and wash with a damp cloth For stubborn spots sudsy water may be used but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet Cooktop Light To replace cooktop light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug REMOVE SCREW Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Next remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing Replace burned out
19. TIONS continued Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even without their lids especially meat and egg mixtures 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 Use foil only as directed in this book 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 Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of
20. be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center Starting Temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods Quantity of Food In both types of cooking small amounts usually take less time than large amounts This is most apparent in microwave cooking where time is directly related to the number of servings Shelf on models so equipped Use the shelf to heat more than 1 dish at a time Take the shelf out when you are not using it HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE Use Power Level High 10 unless otherwise noted 1 Directions below are for heating or reheating already cooked palatable results Adjust temperatures to suit your personal foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature Use taste Let foods stand a few minutes before serving microwave safe cookware 4 Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving Steaming 2 Cover most foods for fastest heating Exceptions are some or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean sandwiches griddle foods and baked items food is heated throughout 3 Bubbling around edges of dish is normal since the center is the ifvou use a meatth ter whil i k last to heat Foods heated to 160 F to 165 F will provide safe aes ee MALESU it is safe for use
21. ch START the oven will start immediately If the oven beeps before you were able to touch 9 touch the CLEAR OFF pad and begin again If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is another adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad and then immediately touch number pad 1 A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided No need to touch START the oven will start immediately If the oven beeps before you were able to touch 1 touch the CLEAR OFF pad and begin again 3 Aq 3013007 DEFROSTING TIME Time Defrost Power Level 3 Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread rolls vegetables fruits and frozen dinners The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you Power level 3 is automatically set when you press TIME DEFROST pad but you may change this for more flexibility See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Select defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START 14 To become better acquainted with the defrost function defrost a 10 oz package of frozen strawberries by following th
22. e Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips 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 Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need more frequent attention than usual Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1 2 Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1 3 During either rotate or stir food frequently Aq AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you Use the Auto Defrost Guide Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound see Conversion Guide Then The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results touch the START pad How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost Step 1 Remove food from package place in oven on microwave safe dish and close door Step 2 Touch the AUTO AUTO DEFROST pad DEFROST
23. e is up the oven signals and flashes End UdYIIWY 99 ISN 0 Time Cook I Time Cook aliows you to microwave for a preset amount of time Power Level 10 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility See the Cooking Guide To become better acquainted with time cooking make cup of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Filla cup 2 3 full of water add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to the Microwaving Tips section Place cup in oven and close door Step 2 Touch TIME TIME COOK COOK I amp II pad I amp I Step 3 Select your time Touch pads 1 0 1 and for 1 minute Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within 1 program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place food in oven in microwave safe container and close the door Step 2 Touch TIME COOK I amp I m Step 3 Select your first cook time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds Step 4 Touch TIME COOK I amp II Step 5 Set your second cook time Step 6 Change the power level 19 COOKING BY TIME Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee there is no need to change the power level If Po
24. e steps below Step 1 Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door Be sure package contains no metal Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST m Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide For example touch pads 4 0 and O for 4 minutes Step 4 Touch START When TART the cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes End then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted as directed by package Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time eCheck th
25. egular ovens you position foods such as cake layers or potatoes so hot air can flow around them When microwaving you arrange foods in a ring so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy Basic Microwave Guidelines Density of Food In both regular baking and microwave cooking dense foods such as potatoes take longer to cook than light porous foods such as rolls bread or pieces of cake Round Shapes Since microwaves penetrate foods to about 1 inch from top bottom and sides round shapes and rings cook more evenly Comers receive more energy and may overcook This may also happen when cooking in a regular oven Delicacy Foods with a delicate texture such as custards are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly 18 Stirring In range top cooking you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly When microwaving you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving Turning Over In range top cooking you turn over foods such as hamburgers so both sides can directly contact the hot pan When microwaving turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods s
26. f of time frozen 1 ear 5 to 6 min Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min per ear Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time Mixed vegetables frozen 10 07 package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Peas fresh shelled 2 Ibs unshelled 10 to 12 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 07 package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 10 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 qt white 6 to 8 oz each casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz each 3 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place on paper towel sweet or white on turntable linch apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh to 160z 5 to 7 min In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach frozen chopped 10 02 package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water and leaf Squash fresh summer 1 b sliced 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water and yellow winter acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt or butternut COOKING GUIDE NOTE Use Power Level High 10 unless otherwise noted about Ib each S VN ve P SUO oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 mi
27. in microwave ovens Item Amount Power Level Time Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece Low 3 1 4 to 1 2 min nut or fruit bread 9 inch cake or Low 3 2 to 4 min 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins Medium 5 1 4 to 1 2 min 6 to8 Medium 5 1 to 2 min Pie fruit nut or custard I slice 1 8 of 9 inch pie 1 slice 1 2 to 1 min use minimum time for custard 9 inch pie Meal High 7 3 to 5 min Beverages Cocoa other milk based drinks 6 oz per cup 1 to 2 cups Meal High 7 2 to 4 min Coffee other water based drinks 6 oz per cup 1to 2 cups 2 to 3 min Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces 1 to 2 min Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 07 per serving Ito 2 servings 1 to 2 min Hot dogs and sausages 1102 I to1 min Rice and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving lto 2 servings 1 to 2 min Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken lto 2 servings 2 to 4 min chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces Ito 2 servings Meal High 7 14 to 2 min Thinly sliced meat 3 to 4 oz per serving 2 servings Meal High 7 I to 2 min Topped or mixed with sauce 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Ito 2 servings 2 to 4 min Tip Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of
28. ing Check the Cooking Guide Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens VARIABLE POWER LEVELS 1 10 Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range HIGH Power Level 10 or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100 power Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power Level 3 is energy 30 of the time A high setting 10 will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring rotating or turning over Most of your cooking will be done on HIGH Power Level 10 A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with Power Level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did
29. ing of larger foods such as stand a few minutes beef lamb and veal roasts use Warm 1 2 After first half of defrosting time unwrap package and check food Turn food over if necessary break apart or separate food if possible Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil Food Time Comments Breads Cakes Power Level Defrost 3 Bread buns or rolls 1 piece 1 min Sweet rolls 3 to 5 min Rearrange after half of time approx 12 07 Fish and Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets frozen 1 1b 7 to 9 min Shellfish small pieces 5 to 7 min Place block in casserole Turn over and breakup after first half 1 Ib of time Fruit Power Level Defrost 3 Plastic pouch 1 to 2 3 to 6 min 10 02 package Meat Power Level Defrost 3 Bacon 1 Ib 3 to 5 min per Ib Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Franks 1 1b 3 to 5 min Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 16 5 to 7 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 12 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 6 to 8 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Po
30. is up How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven Step 2 Touch TIME TIME DEFROST pad DEFROST 2 nade 1 1 13 minutes defrosting time 24 oo 15 automatically set on power level but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Using a Holding Time The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions The time can range from second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds A holding or standing time maybe found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds touch TIME COOK amp enter cook time Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin UIAG ANOX 10 4 Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching KITCHEN TIMER pad ee Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for 10 minutes Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I amp II pad 1811 Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 for 25 minutes of cooking time Step 8 Touch START As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function When tim
31. lace In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit To Remove Grease Filter To remove grease filter grasp the finger hold on the filter and slide to the rear Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will drop out Charcoal Filter on some models Some models are not vented to the outdoors they recirculate the air instead These models are equipped with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range 24 To Clean and Replace Grease Filter To clean grease filter soak it and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and remove moisture before replacing To replace grease filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored usually after 6 to 12 months depending on hood usage Order Part No WB02X9883 from your GE supplier DO NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL 3 FILTERS IN PLACE To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top
32. more rapidly than other areas After first or second signal shield warm areas with small pieces of foil 5 minutes hold under cold running water 17 18023 9 omy sorjaq ony GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave it is best to start with a familiar recipe Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving Foods that require browning or crisp dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens Moist foods such as vegetables fruits poultry and seafood microwave well Rich foods such as bar cookies moist cakes and candies are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1 2 to 1 3 Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring but are not needed to prevent sticking Seasonings may need to be reduced Salt meats and vegetables after cooking Covering In both regular baking and microwave cooking covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time In regular ovens partial covering allows excess steam to escape Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer sO excess steam can escape Arranging Food in Oven When baking in r
33. not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power lealro BEST USES Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids POWER LEVEL Medium 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat Defrosting without cooking simmering delicate sauces warm Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop or range beneath it It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off This is because the automatic fan has come onto protect the internal parts of the microwave The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the range and microwave controls have been turned off S PAN JI LL SUIABMOIDI sdi S r 2 an m lt N UVA ONY YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows vou to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger It s designed to be easy to use and understand 1 DISPLAY Displays time of day time or
34. nutes CARE AND CLEANING How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor 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 on oven walls NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Door inside Window Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth Rinse thoroughly and dry Metal and plastic parts on door Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil DO NOT USE ABRASIVES SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE How to Clean the Outside Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it 2 Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Don t use sharp edged utensils on your oven The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched The control panel can be damaged BE CERTAIN POWER
35. oast Ribs Steak Stew Poultry Whole Chicken Turkey Breast breast side up Chicken Pieces Cornish hens whole Cornish hens split Seafood Fish fillets Shrimp scallops Whole fish MIN MAX WEIGHT 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 Olbs 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 Olbs 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 Olbs Separate and remove defrosted pieces Turn over and shield where necessary 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 0 165 INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME Separate turn over and shield where necessary 5 minutes Separate and remove defrosted pieces 2 minutes Turn over remove defrosted areas and break apart Turn over and separate patties Remove defrosted pieces 5 minutes 5 minutes Turn over and shield 30 90 minutes Separate turn over and remove defrosted 5 minutes pieces Shield if necessary Turn over and shield 5 minutes Separate and remove defrosted pieces Turn over and shield Turn over and shield 5 minutes 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity 5 minutes 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 0 1 6 Olbs Turn over and shield 5 minutes 0 1 6 0 165 Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 minutes 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 minutes 0 1 6 0 165 Turn over and shield tail and head Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost
36. ot indicate a problem with your oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions Before Using Your Appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety pe cautions should be followed including the ollowing A WARN reduce the risk of bums electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy on the previous page e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this book Use this appliance only for its intended use as
37. ould be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 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 to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers 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 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 Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or 2 no harm is done However try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven continued next page 3 50021350 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC
38. rgy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking AUTO START Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay VENT FAN Press HI LO or OFF for the different fan speeds AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time POPCORN Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces No need to touch START the oven will start immediately CLOCK DISPLAY ON OFF Touch the O number pad to turn the clock display on or off The Clock Display On Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use CLEAR OFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven SURFACE LIGHT Touch ON to turn on the surface light If power is disrupted at any time the previous sequence recurs and you must reset Clock after touching the CLEAR OFF pad COOK NO SOUND F TIME CODE m Ci a3 Rae me L TIME DEFROST TIME COOK 1811 POPCORN AUTO DEFROST 11 5 HE H CLOCK ON OFF Express Cook 1 5 Minutes KITCHEN TIMER Surface Light joueg 10 35000 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
39. the oven Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina maybe present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury a Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking all plastic wrap is suitable for
40. typewriter may ae pliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 83 4322 to request m planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to cover procedures intended to be performed by any user their home The GE parts system provides access to over Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel Caution must be exercised since fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards improper servicing may cause unsafe operation are accepted IDAJOS I S SIJALI YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original is needed to obtain service under warranty purchase date WHAT IS COVERED
41. uch as frozen hamburgers Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Arcing Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such as potatoes as you do before regular oven cooking egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting Rotating Occasionally repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly To rotate 1 2 turn turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front To rotate 1 4 turn turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side Piece Size Small pieces cook faster than large ones Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly With large pieces of food reduce the power setting for even cooking Shape of Food In both types of cooking thin areas cook faster than thick areas This can
42. wer Level Defrost 3 Chicken broiler fryer 16 to 20 Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half cutup 27 10 3 Ibs of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Chicken whole 18 to 22 Place wrapped chicken in dish After first half of time unwrap and 22 to 3 Ibs turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Cornish hen 8 to 14 min per lb Place unwrapped hen in oven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs 6 to 10 min per lb Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After first half of time turn breast side up and shield warm areas with foil Defrost for second half of time Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 20 Vegetables Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus frozenspears 1 Ib 7 to 9 min In 1 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Meal High 7 Rotate dish after half of time frozen spears 10 OZ package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole Beans fresh green 1 1b cut in half 10 to 12 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen green 10 oz package 6 to 8 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water
43. wer Level 10 is not appropriate see How to Change Power Level below Step 4 Touch the START pad START Step 5 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 6 Open the door If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food simply close the door and press START to resume cooking If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME COOK I amp II 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME COOK I amp II 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START Step 7 At the end of COOK TIME I the second power level is displayed and COOK TIME is shown counting down Step 8 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 9 Open the door If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food simply close the door and press START to resume cooking If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short cut method to set time for 1 5 minutes To Express Cook your food or beverage Express Cook 1 5 Minutes THZH3H4HS 5 7 9 9 0 Touch a number from 1 to 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level
44. y correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven HELP US HELP YOU Be sure your microwave oven is registered It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card If you move or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us stating model and serial numbers This appliance must be registered Please be certain that it is Write to GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating eSome TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does n
45. you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities Warrantor General Electric Company This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Replacement of house fuses resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR 15 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Part No 164 02588 188 Pub No 49 8388 11 93 CG JVM230B JVM230V JVM231L JVM231 w
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