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Microwave Spacemaker Oven ge.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Features 20 Care and Cleaning 33, 34 Changing the Power Level 13 Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16 Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18 Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . .11, 12 Microwave Terms . . . . . .32 Other... . . . .21-24 Time Features . . . . . .14-19 Troubleshooting Tips . . .39 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 40 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . .Back Cover Optional Kits 10 Product Registration 41, 42 Warranty 43 Español For...
Microwave Spacemaker Oven ge.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Features 20 Care and Cleaning 33, 34 Changing the Power Level 13 Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16 Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18 Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . .11, 12 Microwave Terms . . . . . .32 Other... . . . .21-24 Time Features . . . . . .14-19 Troubleshooting Tips . . .39 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 40 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . .Back Cover Optional Kits 10 Product Registration 41, 42 Warranty 43 Español For...
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... 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. s This microwave oven is UL listed for 2 marine use grounded. s This microwave oven is damaged. Instructions section on sealing surfaces. s The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of... life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY s Do Not Attempt to operate this specific precautions in appliance only in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and ...
... 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. s This microwave oven is UL listed for 2 marine use grounded. s This microwave oven is damaged. Instructions section on sealing surfaces. s The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of... life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY s Do Not Attempt to operate this specific precautions in appliance only in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and ...
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...the risk of fire in this manual. It may spread. - Do not overcook food. s Use this appliance only for storage purposes. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is opened, the fire may be replaced by qualified service personnel. Remove wire...locations. Do not use this product near a sink or in water. - If materials inside the oven while cooking. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for examination, repair or adjustment. s Do not operate this manual. for additional cooking time. If food is ...
...the risk of fire in this manual. It may spread. - Do not overcook food. s Use this appliance only for storage purposes. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is opened, the fire may be replaced by qualified service personnel. Remove wire...locations. Do not use this product near a sink or in water. - If materials inside the oven while cooking. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for examination, repair or adjustment. s Do not operate this manual. for additional cooking time. If food is ...
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...not installed correctly so it to explode and should be heated in injury. FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars-are able to burst, possibly resulting in this microwave oven. s Metal, such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not...
...not installed correctly so it to explode and should be heated in injury. FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars-are able to burst, possibly resulting in this microwave oven. s Metal, such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not...
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...- Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. After heating, allow the container to persons: - s Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - s Hot foods and steam can build up. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from... the microwave oven is not always present. Cooking to your oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the...
...- Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. After heating, allow the container to persons: - s Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - s Hot foods and steam can build up. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from... the microwave oven is not always present. Cooking to your oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com s SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the...
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... testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can be used in the oven both the dish you use this test: Place in your microwave oven is microwave-safe, use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may be used for... COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of metal embedded in microwave ovens. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring...
... testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can be used in the oven both the dish you use this test: Place in your microwave oven is microwave-safe, use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may be used for... COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of metal embedded in microwave ovens. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring...
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...not be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ... seal. s Use foil only as directed in injury. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. In longer exposures to use ... cooking with containers tightly covered with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to overcooking, the food and cookware could...
...not be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ... seal. s Use foil only as directed in injury. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. In longer exposures to use ... cooking with containers tightly covered with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to overcooking, the food and cookware could...
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...on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. s In the event of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. s Use care ...Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filter. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use .
...on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. s In the event of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. s Use care ...Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may damage the filter. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use .
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White JX52BL - not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in appearance. Black JX81B, JX81H ...Kit (1800 and 3600 Series models) JX81H - Safety Instructions About optional kits. JX52 For installation between cabinets only; Available at ge.com. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. See the back cover for end-of-cabinet installation. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting...
White JX52BL - not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in appearance. Black JX81B, JX81H ...Kit (1800 and 3600 Series models) JX81H - Safety Instructions About optional kits. JX52 For installation between cabinets only; Available at ge.com. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. See the back cover for end-of-cabinet installation. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting...
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... foods at once. Cooktop Light. Turntable and support must be in the oven. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. NOTE: Rating plate is located on the upper left front behind the door. Screen allows cooking... to be removed for the microwave to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Shelf. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside...
... foods at once. Cooktop Light. Turntable and support must be in the oven. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. NOTE: Rating plate is located on the upper left front behind the door. Screen allows cooking... to be removed for the microwave to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Shelf. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside...
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...COOK I & II Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice CUSTOM (on some models) Starts immediately! Press once (plate of your microwave oven. more/less time more/less time more /less time 12 Press once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish) Consumer Support Starts immediately! You... can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. more /less time VEGETABLE Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice (frozen ...
...COOK I & II Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice CUSTOM (on some models) Starts immediately! Press once (plate of your microwave oven. more/less time more/less time more /less time 12 Press once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish) Consumer Support Starts immediately! You... can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. more /less time VEGETABLE Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice (frozen ...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. ge.com How to Change the Power Level The power level ...as scalloped potatoes. simmering; delicate sauces. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to microwave cooking. A lower setting will cook faster but food may also be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 .... 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 The power level may need more evenly and ...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. ge.com How to Change the Power Level The power level ...as scalloped potatoes. simmering; delicate sauces. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to microwave cooking. A lower setting will cook faster but food may also be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 .... 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 The power level may need more evenly and ...
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... START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to microwave for more flexibility. Here's how to check the food. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you may...
... START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you to microwave for more flexibility. Here's how to check the food. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you may...
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...storage containers should not be allowed to approximately 1/3. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in a foil container, transfer it to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes. Rotate or stir food frequently. s For more flexibility. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17... is in about half; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 1 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. ge.com Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for suggested times. Room temperature promotes the growth of time you may defrost small items more...
...storage containers should not be allowed to approximately 1/3. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in a foil container, transfer it to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes. Rotate or stir food frequently. s For more flexibility. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17... is in about half; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 1 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. ge.com Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for suggested times. Room temperature promotes the growth of time you may defrost small items more...
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... 5 to 7 min. 12 to 9 min. Turn meat over and shield warm areas with foil. Use power level 1. per lb. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in casserole. Place unwrapped breast in dish. Finish defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 7 min... Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 18 Time Comments 1 min. 3 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min. 5 to complete defrosting. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Shield warm areas with foil. Consumer Support
... 5 to 7 min. 12 to 9 min. Turn meat over and shield warm areas with foil. Use power level 1. per lb. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in casserole. Place unwrapped breast in dish. Finish defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 7 min... Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 18 Time Comments 1 min. 3 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min. 5 to complete defrosting. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Shield warm areas with foil. Consumer Support
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ge.com Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. BEVERAGE NOTE: Do ...cup of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Always use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion... the sensor features. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. Do not use microwave-safe containers and cover them with care. Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of food.
ge.com Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. BEVERAGE NOTE: Do ...cup of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Always use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion... the sensor features. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. Do not use microwave-safe containers and cover them with care. Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of food.
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POPCORN 1 9 EXPRESS COOK Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). If food is undercooked after the oven starts for a regular size (3.0 ... that the brand of popcorn you use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for an extra 20 seconds. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to the automatic popping time. Close the door and press START. Troubleshooting...
POPCORN 1 9 EXPRESS COOK Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). If food is undercooked after the oven starts for a regular size (3.0 ... that the brand of popcorn you use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for an extra 20 seconds. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to the automatic popping time. Close the door and press START. Troubleshooting...
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Your custom setting will be set if you have . ge.com CUSTOM 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Custom The CUSTOM pad allows you to set and save a setting: 1 ... your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. then select a feature pad. To clear the custom setting, press and hold the CUSTOM pad for future one touch use. To check the...
Your custom setting will be set if you have . ge.com CUSTOM 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Custom The CUSTOM pad allows you to set and save a setting: 1 ... your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK. then select a feature pad. To clear the custom setting, press and hold the CUSTOM pad for future one touch use. To check the...
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... will be lit while the timer is operating. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter time you want the oven to start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day may have. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 26 To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER. Delay Start ... start time will be used at the delayed time. then enter the cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Enter the time you to set the microwave to delay; TIMER 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Timer Timer operates as a ...
... will be lit while the timer is operating. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter time you want the oven to start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day may have. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 26 To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER. Delay Start ... start time will be used at the delayed time. then enter the cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Enter the time you to set the microwave to delay; TIMER 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 Timer Timer operates as a ...
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... or unlock the controls, press and hold the REMINDER pad for about three seconds. NOTE: The REM indicator will be displayed. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com REMINDER 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 CLOCK AM / PM ... control panel to turn it occurs, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for 2 seconds. When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is set up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER....
... or unlock the controls, press and hold the REMINDER pad for about three seconds. NOTE: The REM indicator will be displayed. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com REMINDER 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 CLOCK AM / PM ... control panel to turn it occurs, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for 2 seconds. When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is set up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER....