49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 1 Microwave Oven www.GEAppliances.com Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Adapter Plugs . . . . . . .9 Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Extension Cords . . . .10 Foods . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . .8 Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Precautions . .2, 3 Before You Call For Service . . . . . . . . .
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 2 Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 3 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
9-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 4 Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING Operating Instructions If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 5 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it. ■ Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 6 Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Operating Instructions Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 7 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. Troubleshooting Tips ■ Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 8 Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Operating Instructions GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 9 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Operating Instructions Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 10 Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Operating Instructions Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 11 Safety Information About the features of your microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 650 Watts 2 1 6 5 Operating Instructions 3 4 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Touch Control Panel Display.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 12 About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. TIME COOK TIME DEFROST Operating Instructions 30 SEC. POWER LEVEL 1 2 REHEAT BEVERAGE AUTO DEFROST 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK POPCORN EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 1 2 Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 13 Safety Information About changing the power level. www.GEAppliances.com The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. POWER LEVEL 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 START/PAUSE Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK 1 Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 14 About the time features. Time Cook Time Cook I TIME COOK 1 EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 START/PAUSE 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 TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 15 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 8 to 10 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup Med-High (7) water. 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 13 to 17 min. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 7 to 9 min. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 7 to 9 min.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 16 Operating Instructions About the time features. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 3 ears 4 to 5 min. per ear 1 ear 2 to 3 ears 6 to 7 min. 3 to 4 min. per ear In round glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 17 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. TIME DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 START/PAUSE Operating Instructions 0 1 Press TIME DEFROST. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 18 About the time features. Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 4 to 6 min. Operating Instructions Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 9 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Troubleshooting Tips Ground meat (1 lb.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 19 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Operating Instructions The power level can be changed as time is counting down.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:33 AM Page 20 About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. REHEAT 1 Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK START/PAUSE 1 Press REHEAT. food type 1–7 for one serving (see Reheat 2 Select Guide below). food types 1–6, press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 3Forservings. 4 Press START. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START by pressing number pads 1, 2 or 3.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 21 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. AUTO DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. Operating Instructions 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 1 Press AUTO DEFROST.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 22 About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Operating Instructions Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. CLOCK 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 23 Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Timer This pad performs three functions: ■ It operates as a minute timer. TIMER 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 ■ It can be set to delay cooking. 6 ■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 The Timer operates without microwave energy. Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK How to Use as a Minute Timer 1 Press TIMER.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 24 About the other features. START/PAUSE In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. Operating Instructions START/PAUSE Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Troubleshooting Tips ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 25 Safety Information Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.com Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Operating Instructions Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 26 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. Operating Instructions Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 27 Safety Information Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. 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.
Safety Information 49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 28 Before you call for service… Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. Operating Instructions ■ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ■ TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
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49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 30 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification.
49-40170v04 12/22/00 11:34 AM Page 31 Safety Information GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800-GE-CARES. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
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