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READ ALL SAA_2TY INFORMATION BEFORE USING ,_ WARNING! For yoursafety,the information in this manual mustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,or toprevent property damage,personal injury,or loss of life. For your tollowed safiqy, dieto intbrma|iolt this ofmanual lnus/be mininlize /heill risk fire Pt_CAUIYONS or explosion prevem property damage, Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate1tie oven /o operate /his oven with lhe door open ifil is damaged.
I'.1 • Read This microwave intended oven is for household use and is IlL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave tollow the "Precautions oven is to • I)o not ot)eraw this al)l)liance if it has a A\oid Possible Exl)osure to Excessive Microwave damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working Energy" t)rol)erly, damaged on 1)_ge 2. • This _lppliml(e not approved or tested for marine use, and specific groml(le(t. to properly outlet.
READ ALL SAPETY INFORMATION BEFORE USIN(; ®Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not/lse this llFodHc[ Ileal; tot examllle, [)aS( l/lell[, watel_ * 'Ib reduce -- ill a wet near a appliance power attend when llape C plastic or other conlbustible matelJals cord awm surli_ces. ®Do not iinmerse Careiullv -- are placed inside oven _llile cooking. R('Ino_e _ire and metal COlXlor l)l/lg in watel_ set\ice nearest tile twist-ties -- close s/qlervision neeessar\, when * Do not p/n'l
I'.1 SPECIAL NOTT2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING Arcing • Foil not is the microwave term lot sparks oven. Arcing • The metal ill the is caused shelf included) not by: (if te]//l)elTatllre (if included) inserted in the t)tlt 110[ the tood. act like such poultry rinnned as twist-ties, pins or golddishes, in the microwave. probe in lilicrowave the to tood edges _tl/[elll/_tS). • Metal, installed (orrectly so it touches microwave wall.
SPECIAL NOTT2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING SAFETYFACT 1lab}. Iood * Axoid heating ® Do overcook 1lot SUPERHEATED WATER in glass jars, e_('n with tile lid oil Make sure all potatoes. d(hvdrate Liquids, such as water, inlimt lira, causing Io(/(1 is thoro/lghlv (ook_ (t. Stir Iood coffee or tea, are able to to (listritmt_ the ll('_tt evenl}. the boiling pohlt without Be car(tiff to 1)rev(nt appearing to be hoi/ing.
m. Make sure used in your all cook_are oven is suitable If the dish microwave n/icrowaving. tor Most casseroles, cooking l//eastll?il/g ClltIS dishes, , Cllstard is labeled not /lse tor microwm'ing." while make sat('/()r/Ise sm:e it is ill paper t/roducts. paper towels, Recycled napkins may cause a dish ovel| ;-ire l)ol]l leSllll_t ulea.suriug the dish _111(| tt_( il ",,(n _1 _l_tss cut)/il|ed 1 cut) (.
SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING o Use Ibil only as directed ill * Plastic rookware this man/_d. When using loll in the iIli(rowa_e cookwar_ oven, us(fill, keep the li/il at least 1" awm from the sides of the o_en.
I'.1 GR0 UNDING INS TR {7(;770NS/ Offl TONAI KFIS This appliance is e(tuiplled hnproper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance g-rom/de(t. an electlJcal Inust be Ill tile event of short circuit, gTounding reduces tile risk of elecirie shock 1)_ t)roviding all escape wire /_)r the electric current. _,ire with a remove the {hird (grom/(t) plug. The l)lug t)rong tix)m the t)ower cord.
/il/ll//1i t \\\\N --[7 1 2 3 Door Handle. Pull to Removable Turntable. Turntable latched/i)r the when microwave to operate. The must Window with Metal cooking Scre('n and supt)()rt bc in t)la(c using turntable removed Door Latches. Shield. allows to be viewed the o_en. it)w,; 1)e ti)r cleaMng. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf(on some models). I ,(,isyou l//i( l-()w_l_+(, while keeping IIIi(TOW_tVeS confined several/i)ods Food l//i(Fowa_es ilJ, the when pla(ed o_en.
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Tlnvug]_ou/ thL_ma_n_a/, f_alur_'._m_d a]_]_earm_c_ ma) vm3 ji_mz 3our model.) You can microwave bytime, temperature or with the ( Tim_ convenience features. LCoo Defros " Auto/TimeJ k J Express 1 2 4 5 Cook --_ 3 J Time Features TimeCooking Press Enter TIME COOKI & II (Press once or twice) Amount DEFROSTAUTO/TIME (Presstwice) EXPRESSCOOK Amount ol d('/i'osting Starts immediately! o[' cooki.g POWERLEVEL Power lev('l 1-10.
@_Beverage Potato Convenience Features Press Enter POPCORN Starts BEVERAGE Starts Option immediateb;! more,/h'ss immediately! REHEAT (See Reheat POTATO Starts mmle(hatel" " VEGETABLE (on some models) Starts immediately! DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Food weight (;uide) _,' time Serlill_ size serving size serving size serxing tood size tH)e!serxing size
\hriable liower levels add flexibility to microwave I() 'e(lll;llizC" cooking. on the 1oo(I.\u exam] fie oI dds iilicl?owave ()Veil ('all be col//t)aFed to sm:/hce units IIigh The liower (power lull power to cook levels heal l/llCFOwave level c+(-leoil the oulside ol the 10) or is the thstest way [i)od energ} a certain the time. Power O] liercent of level 7 is microwave em'rgy 70% of the time.
Time Features Time Cook I Allows }'o/1 Time Cook// to Hli('l'O_%lve tor any time uI) to 99 nlin/ltes and 9(.) s(conds. Pow(r level 10 (High) is automatically yo/* m m chang( illore set, l)Ht it tot I,ets yo/l chang-( kvels cooking. do it: }tere's I Press TIME 2 Emer lhe 8 9 _,k)u ma}. open the door d m:ing Time Cook to che(k the Iood. (;los( the 0 door D_SPLAY to during how to C()()K. tits1 cook time. /lexibilit}. 3 Change 7 i)ower automatically and FeSHI/Ie press ST\RT
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & 11 NOTE:Usepower level High (10)unlessotherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time 1 lb. 6 to 9 rain., Comments Asparagus (fresl! spears ) Med-I tigh (li'ozen Spears) (7) In 1K,-qt. oblong glass baking plaxe 1/4 (tq) +v+r;+lter. 10-oz. package 5 m 7 min. ] lb. (ut 9 to 1 1 min. In 1t/>qt, casserole, In 1-qt. (asserole, dish, In 1-qt. (asserole. Beans (li'csh green) in half (fiozen green) 10-oz. pa(kage 6 to 8 rain.
Cooking Guide for 1Tree Cook I & II Coru di'ozen kernel, ] O-oz. t)a(kage 5 to 7 rain. In l-qt. (asserole. t)la(e 2 tab|esl)oon.s W_ler. Corn on the cob (Ii'esh 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 rain. )er e_ll? h/2-qt, oblong glass baking dish, t)lace corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been water. Rearrange 1] rOZell 5 to 6 rain. 3 to 4 rain. } )er e_ll7 husked, add 1/4 cup after half of time. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking Cover with vetoed t)lastic wrat).
Time Features Allows you {o deti'ost/or length of time you select. See the Defl:osting tor suggesmd Power 7 8 DISPLAY this tor small items more [g r_dsing tile t)ower {i'equent usual. level 10 cuts the Convenience Features.) tood is in a/oil container, tl;al/sl(T it • Foods dish. that spoil easil}, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, 1/3. t)ouhr} and pork, shouM not be allowed to sit out Rotate or stir tood At one half of selected in the section on (_tl/be and microwa_'d.
Defrosting Guide Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsor rolls _l piece) Sweetrolls approx. 12 oz.. Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen _1 lb._ Shelffish,small pieces (1 lb. 5 to 7 min. Place block break u t) after in casserole. Tm:n over and tlalf tile time. Fruit Plastic pouch--1 (lO-oz. to 2 package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Place unotlened tlaekage I_et stand 5 nlinutes after Franks (l lb.t Groundmeat I lb., Roast:beef, lamb, veal, pork _) to 7 n|il|. Place unotlened package in oven.
Time Features This is a quick way to set The cooking time for 1-6 minutes. be changed Press one of tile Exl)ress Cook t)ads (fi'om 1 u) 6) J_)r ] to 6 minutes of (()()king at t)ow('r For eXaml)le ( OHllting as lime (town. POWER enter level can is PlTess I ,EVEI, and 1-10. hwel l 0. , t)ress the 2 pad t_)r 2 mim_tes of cooking 1)ower time. Fou can use this feature two waits: • It will add 30 seconds to the time each counting down time the t)ad is pressed.
Convenience Features How to Use the Popcorn Feature Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0to 3,5 ounces, NOTE:Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if th( i)ack_lge less than 3.0 ounces larger than Place is or 3.5 omlces. th_ package of tlle center of the l//icrowH\ e. [)Ol)COrll 2 Press o'_(n in POPCORN. starts The immediatelv. 'I'_q) P()PCORN to select the bag size you arc cooking.
Convenience Features The Beverage/cature servings Press BEVI_21),L+\(;E.The ovell Stitrls size is automaticalh' can 1)e changed i__ iiii _iii i ii / ii ii iiii_!_i_!_ pressing 2 or 3 right t)ressing BEVEIL\GE. 2 ¸ ¸¸¸¸3 The Reheat/bamre servings cooked 3 2 Select of many loads. tiled one serving _SStar_ L2°"_°J NOTE: Do not use the metal with the feature very hot. container Remove the with care.
Convenience Features The Potato Press t_'attll'e PO'E\TO one t)otato, potatoes, cooks once fi)r twice lot two thFee three pOt_ttoes tinles ]or tl,Iles _tn(I ]()tl]? t()F t(),lr pot_ttoes. The oven will start immediately after P()'E\T() is pressed. (Model HVMI540 only) l'he \'ege,al)h'/bat ntltom_flic_dlv cooking f- ExpressCook 1 2 .._ 3 lil/,es 4 5 6 7 8 9 the _{//d I(+vels to cook flx'sh, \'eggie lype 1-3" will be displayed.
Convenience Features The I)e/i'ost tbature AutofI'ime Conversion Guide gives you two ways If"the weight Ot fbod is stated in pounds and ot!nces_ tile Ot!IlCeS lnttst be converted to tenths to defl:ost/i'ozen/k)o(ts. Press F 1 ExpressCook 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DEFROST AUT()!TIME once Auto l)el_:ost Time De/i'ost. Use Auto ti)r or twice/i)r Del_'ost/_)r (A) ofa meat, t)ouhvy and fish. Use Tin/e De/i'ost ti)r most Auto I)efl:ost levels .
Other Features Your Model May Have ']k/remind you that hme in tile ov(l], Iood vo/l the o_en will displ m "F()()D REAI)'_" or "END" and beep once VO/I either a ininute open or 1)r_ ss CI EAR!()FE Press to enter of dm I Press 2 Enter 7 8 0 DISPLA_ SCROLL 24 SPEED 9 until the oven door tile day or to check !4 s 6j IS while lil//e of the time n/icrowaving. CL(ICK. time of day. 3 ()n some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press STkRT or CI_()CK.
Other Features Your Model May Have ___ (On some models) The scroll sl)eed of the display can be d/m/ged. I)ress and hold the AM!PM SCROLLSPIEEO t)ad about 3 seconds to bring up tile dist)la }. Select 1-5/or tilsl scroll slow to speed. To turn the off, t)ress (lock display and hold 0 tor "[b redisplay the do(k, ret)e_tt. DISPLAY al)om tllree se(ollds.
Other Features Your Model May Have Timer ()n!Off operams as a mimne timer and can lye When used at any time, timer when the oven I Press TIMER even 7 8 9 down. ()N!()FF. ()N/()FE NOTE:The 3 Press TIMER to is Ul), the oven To tm:n signal, is operating. 2 E1J,ter [in/e VO/l want cotmt time will signal. press timer will be lit while off the TIMER indicator the timer is operating. ()N!()FI " to start. DISPLAY In addition _tort-"I t+.>starting man} .,,. rio.
Other Features Your Model _'l_Otl lIl;4V lo(k May Have the (Olltrol ___ To lock or mflock the (deo;) t,+,-el,ot,re.e,. {he controls, koffJ ,,,i,,_ow_,,e_',,,,, bein_ CI,IL\R/OFF/i)r about a( ddentall'_ 3 seconds. the used started or b'_ children. press control and hold When panel or "I ()C" is locked, to the extreme For best cooking lea'_e the turntable It can large be turned dishes. TURNT\BI results, o11. off for Press tilrn right. the become touch.
Other Features Your Model May Have Whei/tile is off, )o _el/1 ula_ operale lhe a/ltOl/laticallv t_il/: I Press once l/licrow>t\ is on, tile _tllt tile Vent Fail pad tot high lira slier d. e Ira/ will tilFn on the microwave is operating and autoulaticallv 2 Press tile Vent second Fan pad a tin/e lot low Iml slier d. 3 Press tile Vent Fan pad a third time to tm:n tile at low tml spt ed, stay on while alier tm:n tile nlicrowme off goes off if tile Vent Fan pad is not pressed.
Other Features Your Model How to Use the Shelf ]?ood When Microwa ring "when plated IIli( Fowa'_es HllT1Hable ill If//I I //I I \ \ \ \_\ tlle May Have or |()_vel best Shelf and Reheating on the Oil _ the shel[" position. NOTE: Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity.
Microwave Term Arcing Terms Definition Arcing is the llliCrowa_,e term for sparks in the oxen. Arcing is ( _ttlS(!(t 1)_: g • the metal shclI illi( rowa_,e • metal being installed or foil touching • ti)il that in(orre( tly and toudling the wails. is not the side off the oxen. molded to food (upturned edges +let like antemms).
Care and Cleaning An occasional wiping baking keeps thorough with a solution of soda _md _mter NOTE:Be certain the power is offbefore cleaning any part of this oven. the inside/i'esh. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Removable Turntable and Metal and Plastic Parts on Turntable Support z the Door _oH/e To prevent spatters relilove(t (_lll with may require _1(l_ml l) ch)th. Remove greasy sl)_mers ch)th, then damp cloth.
% Care and Cleaning Case We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. ff you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. blea(h Clean the omside microwave of tlle with a sudsy cloth. Rillse Wipe the window and then dry. clean lightly Control Panel then with a dam 1) cloth. I)ry thoroughl}.
Light Bub t placeme t 1 "Ib ret/lace watt incandescent bulb (30-watt--WB36X10198/ 3 Be sure the bulb(s), the bulb(s) first disconnect the t)ower at the main fi_se or circuit replaced breaker the adhesive l/anel or pull tl/e plug. to be are cool before removing. Aller breaking seal, remove the bull) kw gently turning. 40-watt--WB36X10003), available 2 Remove from your the screw light cover tile cowm GE Supplier. t_'om GESupplier.
% The Exhaust Cha-coal ion some Filter models) Feature The ",ent t_m has two metal r( usat)le grease Models filters. that 1)a(k into re/irculate the room use a dlar(oal Reusable air also fiher. Grease Filters (on all models) The reusable )rap grease grease released {oods on the cooktol). They also t)revem fi'om too(Is filters For this reason, l_5' must AI.W,\YS be in place when the hood is used.
A] If the model to the is not vented outside, the be recirculated must be replaced. Order Part No.WBOZX10776 i_ froth your GE supplier. Remove remove 4 grille screws the grille. to charcoal that helps remove +11 l(t o(tors. To remove the air will through disposable a filter t)mlel or pull relilove outer _*,rat)t)ing new filter. and other ti'om the atTer depending on hood us_ige). "()ptiomil /i)r more Kits," p_ige 9 in/ormation.
Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not start A fuse in your may be blown • Replace Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used circuit breaker Power surge. home or the tuse or reset circuit l>reaker. tripped. • Unplug the IlIicrow_ive it l>a(k in. ovell, then plug Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sm:e the 3-1)tong plug on the oxen is tully inserted into wall outlet. Door not securely • ()t)ell closed.
Before You Call For Service • MOiSHIrE oil door ()VEIl the and walls while cooking. miglu Wipe tile ()VEIl betwe(m cooking certain Moisture when h)ods. should dissipate shortly aftEr cooking finished. • StEam l/'()l/l or vapor aro/llld is escalling the dooL • Light reflection ar(mnd door or ottter case. • [)immi_lg changE lie noticed while the l//iCFowa\ e.
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