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Safety Instruedons .......... 2-11

Operating Instruedons

Auto Feature ................ 25

Changing the Power I.evel ..... 16

Convenience Features ...... 23, 24

Features of Your

Microwave Oven .......... 12-15

Microwave Tem/s ............. 28

Other Features ............ 26, 27

Time Features ............ 17-22

Care and Cleaning

..................... c(Inside .2.)

Outside ..................... 3(1

.................. ¢(Tm'ntnble •2.)

7b:mbleshooting Tips ....... 31, 32

Thinos That Are Nomml

• 3¢With Yimr Microwave O_en .... 2

Consumer Support

Consmner Support .... Back Coxer

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vvvvw.GEAppliances.com Safety Instruedons .......... 2-11 Operating Instruedons Auto Feature ................ © JE);lO39 25 Changing the Power I.evel Convenience Features ...... Features of Your Microwave Oven .......... Microwave Tem/s ............. Other Features ............ Time Features ............ ..... 16 23, 24 12-15 28 26, 27 17-22 Care and Cleaning Inside ..................... Outside ..................... Tm'ntnble .................. .2.) c( 3(1 •2.) ¢( 7b:mbleshooting Tips .......
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. 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 TOAVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do Not Attempt to operate Do Not Operate the (Ben if it this (Ben with the door open is (tmnaged.
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vvvvvv.GEAppliance_com Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual This microwave o_en is not appro_'d or tested Jar marine use. Do not let power Do not mount a sink. this appliance "Ib reduce Do not re(rant the microwave oxer oven --I)o of a heating l//iCl?O_l_(' directly o_('l/ placed on top StlFlitC(' inside Do not ot)eram containers tl/e ov('ll, dmnaged this apl)lim](e po_,n'r (ord properly, if it ha_, file ()_'n while cooking.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. .\l'('ill_" iS tile ]lli(row2l\ e /or sparks ill the o_'n. is cruised l>v: reFill Alxil:g Metal or toil touching side of the o_'n. Foil not molded (ut)tttmed antennas). the _ Metal, such Rec}+cled paller containing to tood as tWiSt-ties, t/ouhry pins, or gold-lfimmed dishes, ill tile l//icrowave.
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vvvvvv.GEAppliance_com _ SUPERHEATEDWATER Liquids,such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave ovenis not always presenL THISCOULDRESULT IN VERYHOTLIQUIDS SUDDENLYBOILINGOVER WHENTHECONTAINER IS DISTURBEDORA SPOONOR OTHERUTENSILIS INSERTED INTO THELIQUID, £oid heating the risk of iqiury to persons: -- I)o not o\'efi_eat -- Stir the liquid and hal/i_ay heating
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! MICROWA VE-SAFE COOKWARE Make VO/lr sure _dl cookware iilicI'oW_l\ e o\ell /_)r n/icrowaving. used ill is suital)le Most glass casseroles, cooking l/le_lStllillg Ctll)S, paper Ctll)S, ])otterv or china (tinllevx_al'_! which does not l/my metallic tlJl// or sheen /()r is labeled l//icrowavil paper t)aller and waxed contain flecks which liletal ma\ cause arcing products ll_l()n tilaments or should n}lon be molde
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vvvvvv.GEApplianceacom ;_ "Boilable" cooking and tightl} closed should be slit, liierced _'nted as directed or by package. If thQv are not, plastic burst dining could or immediately alter cooking, resulting Plastic cookware pouches t)lastic t/ags care/illlv. su[!jected a tight seal. When ext)osHFes remove and covering steam and time. (liFect hands cooking :_ Else/t)il wrap, (ould careflllly away/l'OIll only as directed in this guide.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance grcmnding es(al)e wire/or This appliance redu(es that is t)roperly current.
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vvww.GEAppliances.com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. ge(ause of potential tllK]er h_izards sat_t} (eFtail/ (ollditiolls, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. t it'you still elc(t to use _111 a(l;_lt)ter , permitted inCanada! Afignlarge prengs/slots _ _r]_(_l_(local (odes permit, _ TEMPORARY CONNECTION may _,,,.,.,._-e__2-'__'-_ ..
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short ]_()_%r_'_" ('()_ S_I[_]_I_' iS provided to reduce ill Or tlJ|)ping fl:om Ix'coming entang-lcd Extension ram' bc used iI VOtl are carefld cords If an extension (ord "['II(? be t,lugged OXt(,llSion .....................
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About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. ! \ 12
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vvvvw.GEAppliance_com Featuresof the Oven _iiiiii!i OoorLatches. WindowwithMetalShield. @ 0 0 S(r(_ell'dllows(ookillgtob(, Convenience Guide. TouchControlPanelDisplay. Door Latch Release. I)r('ss lat(h release to ot)el_ (loot. Removable Turntable. Turzltable all(] turntal)l(' sut)port must in tlla((_ xvh(_ll usillg the OX(_ll."Fh(' may t)(, b(_ remoxe(t tot (l('alfillg. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
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iiii;iiHi www.GEAppliance_com CookingControls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features 0 !iii ii ;;:; Press Enter TIME COOK Pressonce or twice Amount of cooking time AUTO/TIME DEFROST Presstwice Amount of defrosting time 30 SEC, Starts immediately! EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level1-1g Convenience Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. Pressonce, twice or three times BEVERAGE or 1.75 oz.
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About changing the power level D POWER LEVEL DDD [][]D DF;-1D Fq @ START PAUSE 'Itle power level ln_ff be entered immediately _fler emefing or changed the _('mure time Jot _ll_e Cook, _me Defrost or Express Cook. "[]_e t)()_r_]: le\el mm _lso be changed : /_ dining dine (ollntdowll. Press TIME COOK or sekxt TIME DEFROST. Enter (ooking or @!fix,sting time. Press POWER LEVEr. ............................. r Sele(| desil'ed t)o"reF level ]-]0. s _/ Press START \ bliable power levels
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_iiii;iiH Aboutthe timefeatures. www.GEAppliances.com time Cook TimeCookI TIME COOK Allows votl Io llli(Fowa'_e !iii ii ;;:; time up to 99 minutes ]'OF an_ and 99 se(onds. Power level 10 (High) is amon_a6(all) (hange it for more set, but "_ou may flexil)ilit_. TIME COOK Press Ent(!l: (ooking tim(!. O)re.,,s POWER LEVEL.S(_le( t a desired power level ]-lO.) START ,,0s STAR You ma} open the food.
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Aboutthe timefeatures. Cooking Guide for time Cook NOTE,"Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) l lb. 5 to 8 nfin., Med-ltlgh (7) In 1½-(1t. ot)long glass baking dish, pla(e 1/4 (iq) water. (frozen spears) lO-oz, package 4 to 7 ntis1. Ill 1-(It. (asserole. llb. lOto Ill 1½-(1t . casserole, 1/2 cup wiltel2 Beans cuthlhalf 1511fin. ])lace (frozen green) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 nfi_. In 1-(it. casserole, t)lace 2 tablespoons water.
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iiii;iiH vvww.GEAppliances.com Amo,nt Time Comments I O-oz. package 2 to 6 mhl. In 1-(t|. (asserole, Corn (frozen kernel) 2 [at)lest)OOllS t)la(e !iii ii ;;:; wa[er. Corn on the cob 1 to 5 ears 11/4to 4 nfin. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. It corn is in husk, use no per ear water; if conl has been husked, add ]/4 cup water: I,h'arnmge atier half of time. (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 3 to 6 mhl. 2 to 3 mhl. per ear Place ill 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
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Aboutthe timefeatures. Time Defrost _"i'_** I z',,.,66 6 AUTO!TIME DEFROST _\llows to deti_ost tbr tbr _zselc( wd length time. See theyou Defrosting Guide suggested umcs.of (Auto Defrost is explained D[]D in die About the auto feature section.} AUrO/rIME DEFROST DDD [][]V;-1 p, sTARt ss N Prcss START Power level is amomaticallv _bu can deli'ost PAUSE h'\ el a/ier entering de/i'osting set at 3 but (an small items quickly time in at)ore hal/:, powerleve110 more/i:equem This is normal 1/3.
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+iii+iiH www.GEAppliances.com +[ Defrosting Guide Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (I piece) _eetrolls fapprox. 12 oz.) 1/q mln, 2 to 4 mln. Rearnu_ge alter hall the time+ Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (I lb.) 6 to 9 nfin. Shellfish, smaflpieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 ndn. Fruit Plastic pouch - 1 or 2 (lO-oz. package/ 1 to 5 ndn, Pla(e block iu casserole. Turn o\er aud break ut) after half the time. Meat Bacon (I lb.) 9 to 5 mhl. P]a(e unopeued t)a(kage in owu. l.
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Aboutthe timefeatures. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (fl'om 1 to 6) [k)]: 145 :ninut('s ot (()()king at power level I0. For cxamt)le, |)ross the 21)_1(1/L)r 2 :niuttt('s ot (()()king time+ The pow('r h'v('l ('an t)c chang+cd as time is counting down. Press POWERLEVEL and cuter 1-10. 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways, It will ;_(l(| 30 sc(-onds to the ti:+nc (otnlting (t()_r_ ('_('h time the t)_(| is pr('sscd.
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iiii;iiH Aboutthe convenience features. vvww.GEAppliances.com Popcom "Ib use dw Popcorn f(_atilrc: POPCORN than 3.5 (mill es. Plale ill lless time/ !iii Follow package instl'ucdons, using 7_meCook it die pal kage is less than 1.75 oral( es or larger the C(!llt(!F Of tile the pal kage of pop( orn n/i/?ro/*,rave. (more time/ Press POPCORN once tora pop/Orll, Useonly withprepackaged microwavepopcornwdghieg 1.75to 3.Seueces. twill' [()r 3.5-ounce _t }_.0-O/ll//(! thnes t)n: a 1.
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Aboutthe conveniencefeatures. Reheat "Itle Reheat f_'amre l'ehe_ts (ooked tbo(ts. mm_y pre_iouslv REHEAT Press REHEATome to reheat twi(e to reheat two 8 oIIn(e one 8 om_ce s('r_ill_s. The serving, oven or starts autoln_ui(al]_. I I Baked Potato ] O-o/ll Bake'P0tato'+ea"lre"'o 8-'o S 1( e potatoes. BAKED POTATO Press BAKED POTATO. The _e Fotato_ature cook; _ to four _10 oullcepotatoe;. or _ [()llrth immediawlv.
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iiii;iiHi About the auto feature. vvww.GEAppliances.com Auto Defrost N,,,6 6 6 /'T_** AUTO/TIMEDEFROST Th(' Auto/Time Defrost Jb_mir(, gi_,_ you _r(_ _r_ {() d_'fi_osl fi'oz('/_/_)od_, t)t'_'s_ AUTO/TIMEDEEROSTo.cc" Auto Defroster v_,,'k(, {or 71meDefrost. {_)r !iii,ii ; Auto Defrost {br m('_t, t)ouhry _md {&h. IoZ4bLIloZ4Us_, Lls(, Time Defrost {_)t"}Host oth('r fi'oz('l_ {_o(ts. Auto Defrost;_utom_,ti(;dh I, II8II, I })()_r('_" ]('V('[S l() _iv(' s(.
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About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder will door |)(+Cp OllCe _t lI/il//ltC tll/|i] _,X)/l eithcF o_)ell |he o\'(ql tilll(! of or press CLEAR/OFE Clock [ k.J o', PF(_ss to (!llt(!F d_}+y while t]l(! tilll(! of (1;1"+ OF tO (|le(k t]l(! microwa_ing. CLOCK +_,,.++_ CLOCK Press START(Jr CLOCK, Timer :"r_ Z,+,.S ] The Timer operates ()t)(_lYi-I|(!s wJtho/tt as +_minute 1Hi(F()WI-IX,(_ timer.
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vvvvw.GEAppliance_com Child Lock-Out _bu n/_9 lock th( control tixlln Ixing _lccidelmdl} 'Ill lock or unlock CLEA._R OFF ]or about panel started tile comrols, till'('(' s(conds. to pre_ :1[ i nt the micro_me or us(d l)} children. !iiii@i: press and hoM CLEAR/OFF _A'hen th( control I)_u/el is lock_ d, / _dll b( displagt d.
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Microwave terms. i!iiiN iiii!li!iiiiiii!! Definition ili iiiii Arcing Arcing caused Z _ is the l//i(1x)W_l_,X'|el'l//t()F by: metal or foil touching i i i Covering i Co_:s IHS). metal such as twist-ties, t)oultlT paper hold ill moisture, cooking _ll()_rs Shielding to t_)od (upturned _11 l[elll reQ'ded ex(ess stealll In a l:egular edges small metal _dlow/_)r more plastic to ,\rcing is act like pins, gold-lfimmed towels containing time. _i'nting ill the oven.
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iiiiiiiHi Careand cleaningof themicrowaveoven. vvvvvv.GEAppliances.com Helpful Hints Z ii An occasional t)_lking soda tho_mgh wiping mid water keeps with a solution the inside of {i'esh. !i@ii; 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 Sol//e sp_Ntel?s a sb_dsv(loth; (_Zll 1)e l?elI/O'_ed wJl]l _z p_zper fllen rinse '
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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 I,_i]lse }tl/d damp (loth. |hell of the I/)iC]X)v_r}t_',e with a siids_ clodl. _it)e (h-_'. the I,_rilld()l,_r (le}tn with a Control Panel and Door Wipe widl a damp cloth. cleaning spra?,_'_,large abrasives or sharp damage it. Some control panel.
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!iiiiiii Troubleshooting tips. Possible Oven will not start vvww.GEAppliances.com !ilili i What ToDo Causes A fuse hi your home may be blown or die circuit breaker tripped. Ret)la(e tuse or reset (iT( uit breaker: Power surge. Unl)lug the microwave oxen, then plug it 1)ack in. Plug not fully hlserted hato wall outlet, Make sure the 3-prong plug on tile oxen is flfllv inserted into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. ()t)en the door securelM and (lose Door not securely closed.
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Troubleshooting tips. Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam IJght or vapor re/lec fion aromld Dimming ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiii?yiiiiiiiiii!ii'_ esc_q)ing/i'om at power o_'n or omer light and change h'\ els other Dull ttmmping door a_xmnd the door. case. in the blower som_d than high. somad while o_x'n is operating. TV/mdio imerl_'rence fl_e microwmv.
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Notes.
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iiiiiil!i GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Cares technician. Toschedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.corn, or call 800.GECARES(800.432.2737). Staple your receipt here.
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