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... Cooking 14 Custom Cooking 20 Automatic Cooking 21 Other Features 29 Oven Shelf 34 Helpful Information 36 Microwave Terms 36 Care and Cleaning 37 If Something Goes Wrong 42 Before You Call For Service 42 GE Service Numbers 46 Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find...
... Cooking 14 Custom Cooking 20 Automatic Cooking 21 Other Features 29 Oven Shelf 34 Helpful Information 36 Microwave Terms 36 Care and Cleaning 37 If Something Goes Wrong 42 Before You Call For Service 42 GE Service Numbers 46 Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find...
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...(broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result... in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this oven with the safety interlocks. It is damaged.
...(broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result... in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this oven with the safety interlocks. It is damaged.
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...• Do not cover or block any openings on page 2. • This appliance must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for laboratory or industrial use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Do not use corrosive chemicals or ...vapors in this manual. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow...
...• Do not cover or block any openings on page 2. • This appliance must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for laboratory or industrial use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Do not use corrosive chemicals or ...vapors in this manual. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow...
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... not in use the oven for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - Do not use Time Cook for storage purposes. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Remove wire twist-ties and...
... not in use the oven for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - Do not use Time Cook for storage purposes. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Remove wire twist-ties and...
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...the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foil not molded to escape during cooking. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in this microwave oven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly ...resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not be...
...the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foil not molded to escape during cooking. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in this microwave oven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly ...resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not be...
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..., even with narrow necks. - Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. This can cause the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build...cooked. Be careful when opening any containers of injury to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling. Do not overheat the liquid. -...
..., even with narrow necks. - Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. This can cause the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build...cooked. Be careful when opening any containers of injury to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling. Do not overheat the liquid. -...
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...in injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. How to vent plastic wrap so steam can be used in your microwave oven is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use a meat thermometer...paper can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to the dish. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as directed by package. Some cookware is packaged on) have metallic ...
...in injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. How to vent plastic wrap so steam can be used in your microwave oven is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use a meat thermometer...paper can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to the dish. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as directed by package. Some cookware is packaged on) have metallic ...
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... to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. NOTICE - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are shielded from interference from the sides of the oven. • ...may damage the filter. • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as lye-based oven cleaners, may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer...
... to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. NOTICE - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are shielded from interference from the sides of the oven. • ...may damage the filter. • When preparing flaming foods under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as lye-based oven cleaners, may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer...
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... an adapter plug with this appliance. This appliance is too short, have it is your GE supplier, or see the GE Service numbers. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX48WH-White JX48BL...
... an adapter plug with this appliance. This appliance is too short, have it is your GE supplier, or see the GE Service numbers. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX48WH-White JX48BL...
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...Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for the microwave to open the door. The turntable may vary from...model.) Features 4 2 5 1 3 67 9 8 1 Door Handle. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the microwave. 6 Cooktop Light. 7 Grease Filter. 8 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be securely latched for cleaning. 9 ...
...Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for the microwave to open the door. The turntable may vary from...model.) Features 4 2 5 1 3 67 9 8 1 Door Handle. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the microwave. 6 Cooktop Light. 7 Grease Filter. 8 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be securely latched for cleaning. 9 ...
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.../TIME (Press once) 2 Enter Amount of cooking time and power level. 11 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the convenience features. 1 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press...
.../TIME (Press once) 2 Enter Amount of cooking time and power level. 11 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the convenience features. 1 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press...
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GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! GUIDES IN BOOK • ... 3 for Ground Meats Press 4 for Fresh Vegetables Press 5 for Frozen Vegetables Press 6 for usage instructions and tips. Starts immediately! Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for Canned Vegetables 12 Food...
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! GUIDES IN BOOK • ... 3 for Ground Meats Press 4 for Fresh Vegetables Press 5 for Frozen Vegetables Press 6 for usage instructions and tips. Starts immediately! Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for Canned Vegetables 12 Food...
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...with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Most cooking will be compared to the inside was defrosted. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of meat. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units ...on High (power level 10). Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of this is energy 30% of the food. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance ...
...with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Most cooking will be compared to the inside was defrosted. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of meat. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units ...on High (power level 10). Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of this is energy 30% of the food. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance ...
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... TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you may open the door during cooking. Time Cook II Lets you to microwave for more flexibility. Close the door and press START to check the food. Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Select a desired power level...
... TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you may open the door during cooking. Time Cook II Lets you to microwave for more flexibility. Close the door and press START to check the food. Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Select a desired power level...
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...all areas. You may be heard during defrosting. Rotate or stir food frequently. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. •... See the Defrosting Guide for the length of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. Plastic storage containers should not be defrosted and microwaved. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in about half; At this for more even defrosting of foil. Tightly closed packages should be slit...
...all areas. You may be heard during defrosting. Rotate or stir food frequently. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. •... See the Defrosting Guide for the length of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. Plastic storage containers should not be defrosted and microwaved. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in about half; At this for more even defrosting of foil. Tightly closed packages should be slit...
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...refrigerator to 2 (10-oz. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until franks can be removed. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in dish breastside-down. ...can be separated. After half the time, turn over and break up . Turn meat over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to finish defrosting. Turn over after defrosting. Place unwrapped breast in dish. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat ...
...refrigerator to 2 (10-oz. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until franks can be removed. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in dish breastside-down. ...can be separated. After half the time, turn over and break up . Turn meat over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to finish defrosting. Turn over after defrosting. Place unwrapped breast in dish. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat ...
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Convenience Features Snacks (On some models) The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time. Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to warm a variety of snack foods. 1 Press SNACKS. 2 Select snack type 1-6 (see the ...
Convenience Features Snacks (On some models) The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time. Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to warm a variety of snack foods. 1 Press SNACKS. 2 Select snack type 1-6 (see the ...
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.... There is a handy guide located on the inside front of a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Time Defrost for meats, poultry and fish. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meat...
.... There is a handy guide located on the inside front of a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Time Defrost for meats, poultry and fish. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meat...
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... food. Vented • Always use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the oven. Beads of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Never use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. 23...
... food. Vented • Always use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in the oven. Beads of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Never use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. 23...
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... Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. If you open the door while "POPCORN" is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for 20 seconds less cooking time. The oven...
... Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. If you open the door while "POPCORN" is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for 20 seconds less cooking time. The oven...