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... Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 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...
... Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 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...
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... PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Use this appliance...
... PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Use this appliance...
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Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is undercooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in use the oven for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with any appliance, close supervision is opened, the fire...
Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is undercooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in use the oven for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with any appliance, close supervision is opened, the fire...
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... boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • The temperature probe (if included) in the microwave but not inserted in the oven. SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the microwave oven could start a fire. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the food. • Metal or...
... boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • The temperature probe (if included) in the microwave but not inserted in the oven. SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the microwave oven could start a fire. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the food. • Metal or...
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...heats, it is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can escape. • Cookware may be needed to test for a microwavesafe dish. • If you use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not sure if a dish is labeled "suitable for microwaving." How to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking... in order to cover dishes in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. • If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. Also, plastic ...
...heats, it is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can escape. • Cookware may be needed to test for a microwavesafe dish. • If you use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not sure if a dish is labeled "suitable for microwaving." How to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking... in order to cover dishes in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. • If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. Also, plastic ...
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... a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. When using foil in strict compliance with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use...
... a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. When using foil in strict compliance with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use...
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... properly installed and grounded. If the outlet is your GE supplier, or see the GE Service numbers. For best operation, plug this appliance. JX81A-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in appearance. If the power cord is properly grounded. not for a 36″ opening. Available at extra cost from the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove...
... properly installed and grounded. If the outlet is your GE supplier, or see the GE Service numbers. For best operation, plug this appliance. JX81A-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in appearance. If the power cord is properly grounded. not for a 36″ opening. Available at extra cost from the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove...
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... 9 8 1 Door Handle. Screen allows cooking to be removed for the microwave to open the door. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may 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 in the oven. 4 Shelf. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the oven floor or turntable. 5 Touch Control Panel You must set the clock and calendar before using...
... 9 8 1 Door Handle. Screen allows cooking to be removed for the microwave to open the door. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may 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 in the oven. 4 Shelf. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the oven floor or turntable. 5 Touch Control Panel You must set the clock and calendar before using...
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... Snacks Guide) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type1-9 + weight Snack type 1-6 Food weight Option number/weight 3 Sensor Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE (on some models) Press 1 for Chicken Press 2 for Fish Press 3 for Ground Meats Press 4 for Fresh Vegetables Press 5 for Frozen Vegetables Press 6 for usage instructions and tips. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! COOK (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDE ON MICROWAVE...
... Snacks Guide) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type1-9 + weight Snack type 1-6 Food weight Option number/weight 3 Sensor Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE (on some models) Press 1 for Chicken Press 2 for Fish Press 3 for Ground Meats Press 4 for Fresh Vegetables Press 5 for Frozen Vegetables Press 6 for usage instructions and tips. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! COOK (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDE ON MICROWAVE...
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... time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. Here are some examples of the food would cook before the inside of this is microwave energy 70% of meat and poultry; softening butter. 13 Most cooking will be compared to the surface units on High (power level 10). Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. simmering; Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may need more...
... time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. Here are some examples of the food would cook before the inside of this is microwave energy 70% of meat and poultry; softening butter. 13 Most cooking will be compared to the surface units on High (power level 10). Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. simmering; Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may need more...
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... 2 squash 8 to 4 min. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. Pierce with cooking fork. if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. oblong glass baking dish. 3 to 11 min. package 5 to 7 min. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. Let stand 5 minutes. In 2-qt. In 11⁄2-qt. Turn cut-side-up after half...
... 2 squash 8 to 4 min. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. Pierce with cooking fork. if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. oblong glass baking dish. 3 to 11 min. package 5 to 7 min. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. Let stand 5 minutes. In 2-qt. In 11⁄2-qt. Turn cut-side-up after half...
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... lb. Finish defrosting. Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Unwrap and turn over after defrosting. After half the time, turn chicken over after half the time. Turn over . After half the time, unwrap and turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Turn over and shield warm areas with foil. Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads...
... lb. Finish defrosting. Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Unwrap and turn over after defrosting. After half the time, turn chicken over after half the time. Turn over . After half the time, unwrap and turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Turn over and shield warm areas with foil. Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads...
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... 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2 to 10 oz. 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water.
... 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2 to 10 oz. 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water.
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NOTE: Do not use Time Cook for these foods: • Bread products. • Foods that must be reheated uncovered. • Foods that need to use this feature twice in the oven. How to even out the temperature. Do not open the oven door until time is counting down . The oven starts immediately. 2 The oven signals when steam is best to be extremely hot. After removing food from the oven, stir, if...
NOTE: Do not use Time Cook for these foods: • Bread products. • Foods that must be reheated uncovered. • Foods that need to use this feature twice in the oven. How to even out the temperature. Do not open the oven door until time is counting down . The oven starts immediately. 2 The oven signals when steam is best to be extremely hot. After removing food from the oven, stir, if...
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... Delay Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. The oven will be changed. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be displayed plus "DS." The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 30 Delay Start Delay Start...
... Delay Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. The oven will be changed. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be displayed plus "DS." The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 30 Delay Start Delay Start...
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... cool before removing. Connect electrical power to the oven. REMOVE SCREW Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by gently turning. 4 Replace the screw. Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light/ Night Light Replace the burned...
... cool before removing. Connect electrical power to the oven. REMOVE SCREW Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by gently turning. 4 Replace the screw. Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light/ Night Light Replace the burned...
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... oven as shown. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven and remove it. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced when it is not vented to remove the grille. It will be replaced. WB02X9883 from the new filter. The charcoal filter should be cleaned. See "Optional Kits...
... oven as shown. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven and remove it. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced when it is not vented to remove the grille. It will be replaced. WB02X9883 from the new filter. The charcoal filter should be cleaned. See "Optional Kits...
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Heat from the cooktop • This is fully inserted into wall outlet. not allowed. oven is normal. light may not be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. You have tried to change • Many of the oven's features are preset the power level when it back in maximum amount of time. • Use Time Cook to unlock the control. When using a Sensor feature, the door was opened before steam could...
Heat from the cooktop • This is fully inserted into wall outlet. not allowed. oven is normal. light may not be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. You have tried to change • Many of the oven's features are preset the power level when it back in maximum amount of time. • Use Time Cook to unlock the control. When using a Sensor feature, the door was opened before steam could...
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.... • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. • The vent fan operating while the microwave is off with the microwave. Moisture should dissipate shortly after cooking is finished. • Steam or vapor escaping from the microwave as far away from around the door. • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other small appliances, it...
.... • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. • The vent fan operating while the microwave is off with the microwave. Moisture should dissipate shortly after cooking is finished. • Steam or vapor escaping from the microwave as far away from around the door. • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other small appliances, it...
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... consequential damage caused by a GE Authorized Servicer is extended to replace the defective part. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to state. Warrantor: General Electric Company. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required service. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs. • Failure of the...
... consequential damage caused by a GE Authorized Servicer is extended to replace the defective part. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to state. Warrantor: General Electric Company. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required service. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs. • Failure of the...