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...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 Features . . . . . 25-31 Replacing Bulbs . . . .35, 36 Sensor Features . . . . .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 Warranty 43 Español For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website...
...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 Features . . . . . 25-31 Replacing Bulbs . . . .35, 36 Sensor Features . . . . .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 Warranty 43 Español For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website...
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... should be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Connect only to the:...To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ■ Do Not Attempt to operate this appliance only in harmful exposure to defeat or tamper ...
... should be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Connect only to the:...To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ■ Do Not Attempt to operate this appliance only in harmful exposure to defeat or tamper ...
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.... ■ Use this appliance only for additional cooking time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this appliance outdoors. If the door is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. If food is not intended for storage... inside the oven while cooking. ■ Do not operate this appliance over a sink. ■ To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not working properly or if it is in operation. ■ As with any openings on the same food portion. Contact nearest...
.... ■ Use this appliance only for additional cooking time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this appliance outdoors. If the door is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. If food is not intended for storage... inside the oven while cooking. ■ Do not operate this appliance over a sink. ■ To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not working properly or if it is in operation. ■ As with any openings on the same food portion. Contact nearest...
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... (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ The metal shelf 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 ... for more than a minute or two may cause damage to escape during cooking. FOODS ■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in the microwave. ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. ■ Metal, such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for ...
... (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ The metal shelf 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 ... for more than a minute or two may cause damage to escape during cooking. FOODS ■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in the microwave. ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. ■ Metal, such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for ...
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...LIQUID. Do not overheat the liquid. - Even if the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can build up. Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Always test the milk before and halfway.... This can cause burns. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - After heating, allow the container to distribute the heat evenly. Stir food to stand in ...
...LIQUID. Do not overheat the liquid. - Even if the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can build up. Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Always test the milk before and halfway.... This can cause burns. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - After heating, allow the container to distribute the heat evenly. Stir food to stand in ...
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...from the heated food. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is labeled "suitable for microwaving. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be needed to dry newspapers. ■ Not all cookware used for proper use a ...towels, napkins and waxed paper can escape. ■ Cookware may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwaving." Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may be used in or next to retain moisture and...
...from the heated food. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is labeled "suitable for microwaving. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be needed to dry newspapers. ■ Not all cookware used for proper use a ...towels, napkins and waxed paper can escape. ■ Cookware may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwaving." Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may be used in or next to retain moisture and...
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...cookware - If they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to use them in strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam ...at least 1″ away from hands and face. ■ Use foil only as directed by package. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ...
...cookware - If they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to use them in strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam ...at least 1″ away from hands and face. ■ Use foil only as directed by package. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ...
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... shock. If the outlet is properly installed and grounded. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. NOTICE - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of circuit breaker. Troubleshooting Tips...
... shock. If the outlet is properly installed and grounded. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. NOTICE - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of circuit breaker. Troubleshooting Tips...
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... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on. ■ Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may...To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use . ■ Clean the underside of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. ■ ...
... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on. ■ Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may...To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use . ■ Clean the underside of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. ■ ...
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not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. Available at GEAppliances.com. OPTIONAL KITS Filler Panel Kits JX52WH - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in the additional width to the outside. See...
not for ordering by phone or at extra cost from your GE supplier. Available at GEAppliances.com. OPTIONAL KITS Filler Panel Kits JX52WH - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in the additional width to the outside. See...
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... The vent door swings open the door. Cooktop Light. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Door Latches. Shelf. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front... behind the door. Touch Control Panel Display. Grease Filter. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave, or on the inside wall of the Oven Door Handle. The door must be securely latched for cleaning. Active Vent (on the ...
... The vent door swings open the door. Cooktop Light. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Door Latches. Shelf. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front... behind the door. Touch Control Panel Display. Grease Filter. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave, or on the inside wall of the Oven Door Handle. The door must be securely latched for cleaning. Active Vent (on the ...
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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ... SEC POWER LEVEL AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once 1 lb. Starts immediately! QUICK DEFROST MELT (on some models) Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. Power level 1-10 Food weight up to 6 lbs. Food type Sensor Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice...
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ... SEC POWER LEVEL AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once 1 lb. Starts immediately! QUICK DEFROST MELT (on some models) Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. Power level 1-10 Food weight up to 6 lbs. Food type Sensor Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice...
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...cuts of the food. baking casseroles and reheating. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Variable power levels add flexibility to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. High (power level 10) or full power is used. Here are some examples of the ... evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the lower settings is the fastest way to microwave cooking. Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of this is energy 30% of meat and poultry; softening...
...cuts of the food. baking casseroles and reheating. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Variable power levels add flexibility to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. High (power level 10) or full power is used. Here are some examples of the ... evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the lower settings is the fastest way to microwave cooking. Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of this is energy 30% of meat and poultry; softening...
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... first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. You may change power levels automatically during TIME COOK to resume cooking. Close the door and press START to check the food...
... first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. You may change power levels automatically during TIME COOK to resume cooking. Close the door and press START to check the food...
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.... Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. ■ For more than usual. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. ■ Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be ...roasts, use Auto Defrost. ■ Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. ■ When defrosted, food should be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time to defrost for more even defrosting of time you select. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or...
.... Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. ■ For more than usual. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. ■ Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be ...roasts, use Auto Defrost. ■ Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. ■ When defrosted, food should be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time to defrost for more even defrosting of time you select. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or...
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...to 19 min. 17 to 21 min. 7 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Place wrapped chicken in casserole. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 13 min. Let stand to complete defrosting. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to finish defrosting. per lb. ... and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up . Place block in dish. Place unopened package in oven. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in the cavity until franks ...
...to 19 min. 17 to 21 min. 7 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Place wrapped chicken in casserole. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 13 min. Let stand to complete defrosting. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to finish defrosting. per lb. ... and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up . Place block in dish. Place unopened package in oven. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in the cavity until franks ...
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... moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to heat an 8-10 oz cup of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Do not use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Always use the Sensor Features twice in succession on...
... moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to heat an 8-10 oz cup of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Do not use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Always use the Sensor Features twice in succession on...
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Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to the automatic popping time. Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Popcorn feature. To add time: After ... center of popcorn you use Time Cook for a regular size (3.0 to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for additional cooking time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Close the door and press START. To subtract time: After pressing...
Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to the automatic popping time. Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Popcorn feature. To add time: After ... center of popcorn you use Time Cook for a regular size (3.0 to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN for additional cooking time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Close the door and press START. To subtract time: After pressing...
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... time. 3 Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will automatically be set the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK.
... time. 3 Set the power level, if desired. (Full power will automatically be set the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. When the control panel is locked, CONTROL LOCKED or LOCKED will be displayed. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. When the control panel is locked, CONTROL LOCKED or LOCKED will be displayed. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.