MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . 3 UVM9125 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cooking Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sensor Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Other Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Settings . . . . .
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using this appliance. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE CAVITY: ■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 5.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING OPERATING ■ Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can turn. ■ Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE 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. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.
USING YOUR OVEN Features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1. Door Handle 2. Door Latches 3. W indow with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 4. R emovable Turntable Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place. 6 5.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter POWER LEVEL Power Level 0 to 10 (High) COOK TIME Amount of cooking time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! Sensor/Convenience Features Press Enter POPCORN Press pad to select amount SNACK SENSOR POTATO MELT/SOFTEN REHEAT Press pad to select food AUTO COOK SENSOR COOK WEIGHT DEFROST Weight TIME DEFROST Time 49-7000194 Rev.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Cook Time Allows 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. 1. Press Cook Time. 2. Enter cooking time. 3. Press START. Cooking will start when the countdown begins in the display. You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-9 minutes. 1.
Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide on page 14 for suggested times (Weight Defrost is explained on page 8). 1. Press TIME DEFROST. 2. Enter defrosting time in minutes and seconds. 3. Press START. Cooking will start when the countdown begins in the display. At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half of time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package) 1 to 5 min. Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjust the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion - It may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Be sure to let the oven cool down for 5 - 10 minutes before starting the next sensor cook.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: 1. P lace the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2. P ress POPCORN once for a 3.3-ounce bag or twice for a 3.0-ounce bag. 3. Press START. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook Time for additional cooking time. We recommend 30 seconds and watch carefully. Reheat The REHEAT feature reheats servings of previously cooked foods. It is best to use Cook Time for these foods: 1. Press REHEAT.
Auto Cook The AUTO COOK feature allows you to choose from preset categories and cook without entering cook times and power levels. 1. P ress AUTO COOK up to ten times to choose the desired food selection. 2. S ee Cooking Guide for AUTO COOK or check the display for the food selections. 3. Press START Press Food Note x1 Scrambled Eggs (1-6 Eggs) Press START to select. Enter amount using keypad. Press START to begin x2 Hot Cereal (1-3 Servings) Press START to select. Enter amount using keypad.
USING YOUR OVEN 14 About the features Snack 1. Press SNACK up to three times to select the desired food selection. 2. S ee Cooking Guide for SNACK or check the display for the food selections. 3. Press START Press Food Note x1 Hot Dogs (1-6 Pieces) Press START to select. Enter amount using keypad. Press START to begin x2 Meal In A Cup (2.9 oz) Press START to begin x3 Frozen Kids Meal (8.8 oz) Press START to begin 49-7000194 Rev.
Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • 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. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Changing the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed before or during cooking. Power Level is set for Level 10 (High) unless it is changed. 1. Press Power Level button. 2. E nter new power level by using the number pads or press the Power Level button multiple times until you find the level you want. 3. A fter you have selected the power level, wait five seconds. The display will go back to the Cook Time screen. 4. Enter cooking time and press START.
Start/Add 30 Sec In addition to starting many functions, START/ADD 30 Sec allows you to add cook time in 30-second increments during an active cook cycle. Pause/Off Press the PAUSE/OFF button to pause or cancel cooking at any time. USING YOUR OVEN Other Features Control Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started during cleaning or being used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the LOCK CONTROL button for three seconds.
USING YOUR OVEN Other Features Turntable On/Off For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press Turntable On/Off to stop or start rotating the turntable. The turntable can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press VENT FAN once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed, or a third time to turn the fan off.
SETTINGS Settings allow to change the default settings for your OTR. 1. Press SETTINGS. 2. See table below for available options. Press Setting Option Note x1 Volume (Low, Med, High, Off) Press SETTINGS once (x1) and wait until “VOLUME” appears. “Low, Med, High, Off” will display and cycle automatically. Press START to confirm when the desired setting is displayed. x2 Weight (lb., kg.) Press SETTINGS twice (x2) and wait until “Lb / KG” appears. Press START to confirm.
USING YOUR OVEN Other Features Charcoal Filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. See back cover for ordering online at GEAppliances.com. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should be replaced every 6-12 months, depending on usage.
Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is turned off 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.
CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Removing and Cleaning the Filters To remove, slide them to the rear using the tabs. Pull down and out. To clean the vent filters, soak them and then swish around in 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 let dry before replacing. To replace, slide the filters into the frame slots on the back of each opening.
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ■ 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 24 Troubleshooting Tips... Before you schedule service Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to schedule service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.
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