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Model:
1009Watts JVM1640
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner's Manual
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READ ALL SAH_2TY INkDRMA TYON BEFORE USING
For your safety the infbrmation in this manual must be fbllowed to minimize the risk of fire or
PRE CA UTI ONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWA!,_ ENERGY
explosion or to prevent property personal injm y or loss of life
damage,
Do Not Attemptto
DoNot Operatethe oven
operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harndhl
if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properl_ and that the,v is no damage to the:
exposure to mlcl'owa, e energy. It is importam not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do Not Place aW object between
the oven fl'ont
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accmnulate
I door (bent). 2
hinges t broken
and
latches
or loosened).
3 door seals and scaling snrfhces. The OvenShould Not he adjusted or repmred by anyone except
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of
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service
COllSlttl/er
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tltese
time
wdues
you use your
microwave.
Tltat's
important,
because
new microwave part
of your
a long
your
will lie
Jamily
t_)r
time.
Start Here]... Before using your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. They
Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this
are on a label inside
manual, You will need it
the
to obtain service under
oxen.
warranty.
Model number Serial number Date of purchase
Read this manual, It contains
Help
Ms
help you
If you do need
instructions
ltelp
you use and
your
microwave
maintain properly.
If you received a damaged oven...inm_ediately the dealer tltat
Betiwe tltere
you call ti)r service, are a tew tltings
can do to ltelp better.
us serve
to
),()it you
contact
(or builder)
sold ),()it tlte oven.
Save time and money. Clteck
the section
"If Sometlting YVrong" bel_)re Tltis section solve conm/on tltat
titled
Goes calling.
helps
you
problems
m iglt t ()ccitt'.
you can help
relax
is only
service, knowing
a phone
call
away. A list of toll-iiee C/IStOIl/er
is included this nmnual.
service
ll/lil/bers
in tlte back
of
t 2AD ALl_, SAk?2TY INt'DRMA TYON BEFOt 2
• Read
UL listed for installation over electric andgas
This microwave
oven is
and
specific
tollow
iili
• Do not
"Precautions
to
operate
appliance
tl(is
if it has a
Avoid Possil)le Exposure to Excessive Microwave
damaged
Energy"
properly,
or if it l(as been
damaged
or dropped.
on
page
• Tl(is appliance grounded.
for marine use.
the
USING
2.
must
be
Connect
to properly
plug,
only
grounded
replaced Electric
mount
appliance • Install
o_vr a sink.
appliance accordance
was
designed
lot
ranges
no
wide(
It may
be
installed
cooking
gas
is be
by General Service or an
and
described Do not
agent
in this manual.
use tl(an
over 3(3".
()vet
corrosive
use
chemicals oven
electric
equipment.
service
• Use this appliance only lot its intended use as
only in witl( tl(e
ove(=tl(e-range
botl(
cord
Electric.
this
provided Installation Instructions. This
or
using a power cord awdlable ti'om General
tl(is
or locate
cord
it must
authorized
10.
• Do not
If the power damaged,
outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page
power
if it is not working
or vapors
this appliance.
in
This
II/icrowave
ovell
is
specifically
designed
to
l(eat, dry or cook tood, and is not intended lot lal)oratory or industrial use.
• Do not cover or block any openings appliance.
• To reduce
on the --
• Do not store this
• Keep power cord away Dora heated surfiices.
cord
immerse
or plug
Do not
power
in water.
plastic
if paper, or other
bustible
inside
while
cooking.
Remove
are
the oven
wire
metal
paper
con>
materials
placed
and
tood.
attend
appliance
--
risk of fire
caviW:
ovcrcook
Carefldly
appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water--lot example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
• Do not
the
in the oven
twist-ties
handles
or plastic
fiom
con-
tainers belore placing them in the oven.
Do
not
lot
storage
Do
not
use
leave
products, or
in
service t_cilitv tot examination, repair OF ad.j/lStlll
door
the
oven
kee I) the
closed,
turn
off and
disconnect
the power
or shut
off power
at the fllse or circuit breaker door
panel. is opened,
ell
t.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
use.
inside
ignite,
the oven
in
not
If materials
cord,
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized
paper
tood
when
should oven
oven
cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
cooking
utensils oven
the
purposes.
• See door surt_ce
If the the fire
may spread.
SAVE THESE INSTR UC770NS
SPECIAL NO TT2SABOUT MICRO WAVING
Arcing the
CLEAR/OFF pad and
i! correct
is tlle nlicrowave
term
tot sparks
oven.
Arcing
• Metal,
in tlle
is caused
by:
the prob/eml • Metal
or toil touclling
(upturned
• P,ecycled containing
act like
pieces
edges
in tlle
paper
towels
small metal
being
used
in tlle
rOW_lVe.
nits).
Do not yo/Ir
pop
popcorn
n/icrowave
unless
ill
you
labeled
II/icrow_lve
• Some
products
wllole
Jot
()_,_ns.
sucll as
eggs and sealed
containers--tor
example,
closed j ars---will and sllould
explode
not be lleated
in tllis microwave
oven.
use of tlle microwave
oven could
result
in
boil
microw_lve
eggs in a (Well.
Pressure
will build
tip inside
egg
yolk and
will cause
it to
burst,
possibly
in il/jury.
food
than
resulting
for
a mill/lte
or
may
cause
tlle
oven
and
fire.
damage could
It increases
around and
microwave inside
two
tlle can
of tlle
lleat
nmgnetron tlle
liJc
oven.
• Foods ()liter
to start
tlle
sllorten
witll
unbroken
"skin"
potatoes,
apples,
sucll
as
llot dogs,
s_tus_tges,
tonlatoes,
cllicken
and otller
il/jury. • Do not
tlle
no
II/Ore
or unless
use popcorn
• Opelalting with
popcorn
accessory
Sucll
in
()Veil
in a special
microwave
/Ise
or gold-
dislles,
rOW_lVe.
to food
Ill ic
_lnten
pins,
rimmed Ill ic
tlle side of tlle oven. • Foil not molded
sucll as twist-ties,
poultry
giblets,
livers and
egg yolks sllould
be
pierced
steam
to escape cooking.
to allow during
a
I,.I SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATEDWATER Microwaved water and other liquids donot always bubblewhen
Avoid lteating baby tood in glass jars, even witlt tlte lid off. Make sure all inLmt
tood
cooked.
wlten
tormula
or
really
beJore
tlte
milk test
tlte
tceding
Under
start
liquid for more than
recommend
2 minutes per cup.
beJore
After heating, let the cup
container
stand in the microwave
allow
toods
can
cause
carefitl
containers
and
microwave
oven.
To
prevent
flon/
splashing
1)urns
tlte
we
tollowing:
removing
the
flon/
the
away
not
ovcrcook
potatoes.
Tltey
could
and
catclt
deltydrate fire,
causing
yO/lF
to 40
tlte
oven
ltas
boil
liquids
necked as soft flasks
off.
in
containers drink and
excessive up
and
tlte Do
not
wine
an
180°K
can
to at
INTERNAL
build burst
of
160°F.
Cooking
to
temperatures
toodborne
is opened,
poultry
poultry to at least INTERNAI, temperature
usually
it to
and
and
tltese
coffee
OF OVUF_]OW.
least
of
if tlte
cause
meat
temperature
suclt
bottles,
steam
to
oven,
• Cook
tltorougltly--n/eat
especially
Even
container
30
narrow-
narrow-necked cups.
lot
after
sltut
damage
to
oven
seconds
ltands
oven,
container
in
direct
ti'on/
lace.
• Do
liquid,
To prevent il/.iury,
steam and
popcorn poucltes
boxes.
possible
remow_l
tlte
stand
of ltot
cooking
during
Be
opening
bags,
liquids
steam
wlten
special
after
tlte
and
in
burns.
including
to boil
sltortly
injury, do not heat any
• Hot
tood,
certain
happening and causing
opened, pressure can build up. Tltis can cause tlte container to burst,
boiling--
circmnsmnces, may
Dozen
ill llaFFOW-
necked bottles (especially carbonated be_vrages). Even if tlte container is
any
Spontaneous
or
Joel
baby.
flon/
anything into it.
tlte
defrost
l)eveFag'es
possibly resulting ill jut>
milk.
may
tltan
Toprevent this from
moving it or putting
warming
breast
is. Alw_ffs
milk
evenly.
prevent
container
cooler
to
lteat
to
scalding
get superheatedand not bubbleat all.
for 30 seconds before
tood
tlte
Be careflll
Tlte
when somethinglike a spoonor tea bag is put into it
Stir
distribute
they reach the boiling point. They can actually
Superheatedliquid will bubbleup outof the cup when it is moved or
is tltorougltly
• Don't
protects illness.
against
an
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING
Make sure all cookware
If the dish
used in your microwave oven is suitable lot
and only
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 lot
remains
cup heats, then is microwave-sale.
rise
ill
paper
products.
paper
Paper
filaments
be aw)ided, microwave-safe
• If you are not
sure
• Some
if a
(like
is microwave-sate,
use this test:
Place in the
the dish and
a glass
measuring
cup
filled
1 cup of water--set
with the
measuring cup either or next to the dish.
in
seconds
at high. If the dish lmats, it should not be used Jot microwaving.
or
on)
meat
is
have a thin embedded YVhen the metal
the floor
oven or ignite towel. Do not
of the
a paper
use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
hot
wrap
wave ovens.
Check
tor proper
to
so steam
may become
1)ecause
of heat tiom
tood.
the
Pot holders
the use.
to handle
the cookware. • "Boilable"
cooking and
tightly
plastic
bags
be slit, pierced
should
or vented
by package.
they are not,
plastic
burst
during
or immed-
iately
after
If
could
cooking,
possil)ly resulting
in iqiury.
Also, plastic storage containers should be at least
partially
because
uncovered
they form
a tight
seal. ¼_hen
cooking
containers
tightly
covered
wrap,
remove
with plastic covering
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in micro-
package
Be sure
vent plastic
closed
trays
that
microwaved, can burn
spattering.
pouches
should
styrofoam
to retain
and prevent
as directed
strip of metal in the bottom.
you
are testing
30-45
arcing
as they may
those
packaged
in order
moisture
wrap
to cover
m_ V be needed
also ignite.
dish.
can be used
heated
products
nylon
waxed
plastic
transJcrred
napkins
may cause
nylon
and
• Cookware
Recycled
towels,
towels,
paper
can escape.
O_llS.
use recycled
containing
Microwave
thet=
microwave
• Do not
• Paper
dishes
mometer while cooking, make sure it is sale for
or ignite.
both
the dish
If you use a meat
which
oven
in the
and waxed paper can contain metal flecks
microwaving."
dish
cool
the water
direct hands
carefiflly
with
and
steam away tiom and lace.
• Usetoil
only as directed
in this manual. dinners
TV
may be
microwaved in toil trays less than o/4 _ " high; " remove and
the top
return
toil cover
the
tray to the
box. ¼Then using the n/icrowave
toil in
()veil,
kee I) the loll at least 1" away ffon/
the sides
of the oven.
Plastic cookware_Plastic
Follow these guidelines:
cookware designed lot microwave cooking is very uselifl, but should be used carefull> Even microwave-sale plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and m W solten or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer
I Use microwave-sale
exposllres
to
oveI
=
plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware Ill an/ltilct/lrer_s recom
n/elldatiolls.
2 Do not microwave containers. Do not permit to use plastic without
empW
children cookware
complete
supervision.
cooking, the tbod and cookware could ignite.
The
• In the event of a grease fire on the surtace units below the microwave
Lm will operate
automatically certain
under
conditions
Automatic Take
care
starting
(see
Fan tcature). to prevent
and spreading
the of
accidental cooking fires while the vent Lm is in use.
• Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the Jim filters.
oven, smother a flaming pan on the surlace unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a fiat tray. • Use care when cleaning the vent Jim filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based ()veil cleaners, ilia}, damage the filters.
• When preparing flaming toods under the microwave, turn the Jilll
on,
• Never leave surfi_ce units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovcrs cause smoking and greasy spillovcrs that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent tan is operating. To minimize automatic tan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use 1-1igh heat on surlace units only
when
necessary.
GROUNDING IN TRUC770N /OFITONAL
This appliance
cord
a grounding
wire witll a
grounding must Ensure proper ground exists before use,
is equipi)ed
witll a power
llaving
third
plug.
The
plug
be plugged
into
an
outlet
plug
Consuh a qualified electrician or service tecllnician if tile grounding
Tllis appliance
to wlletller
tile appliance
is properly
grounded.
grounded.
be of
In the event
an electrical
short
circuit,
grounding
reduces
of electric
sllock
tile
instructions
are not complemly stood,
risk
providing an escape wire tot tile electric current.
2-prong
wall outlet,
and ol)ligafion
to have it
with a properly 3-prong
For installation
JX48WH--White
cabinets
only;
JX48BL--Black
end-ot_
abinet
JX48AL--Almond
Each a _ ""
width buih-in
to provide appearance.
a custom
filler
tile
prong
ti'om
cord.
use an adapter
with this appliance. not/Ise
cord
with
extension
an
this appliance.
If tlle power
cord
is too
sllort, llave a qualified electrician or service tecllnician near
tlle
install
an outlet
appliance.
For best operation,
plug
tllis appliance
its own
into
electrical
outlet
flickering
of lights,
to prevent
of filse or tripping circuit l)reaker.
1)lowing of
wall
l)etween not
tor
installation.
kit contains
o -wide
two
panels.
Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS--Stainless Steel When
replacing
a Hi/I,ow
range, tlle decorative panel kit fills in tlle area between
Filter Kits
tlle microwave
JX81D--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
range leJt by tlle Hi/I,ow model.
Fiher tile
kits are used microwave
be vented 10
it is
responsibility
rei)laced
as
is a standard
Filler Panel Kits
rm/ge hood, filler pro/el kits fill in tile additional
exists
your personal
grounded outlet.
Whm/replacirJg
undei_
or if doubt
If the outlet
by
rell/O_,_
or
and grounded.
Improper use of the groundingplug can result in a risk of electric shock. must
any circum-
tilt
tile power
Do
WARNING
under
(ground)
Do not
tllat is properly
installed
Do not stances
KFIS
()veil
wllen
Available
and
at extra
cannot
to tlle outside.
your
GE supplier.
tlle
cost from
Features of Your Microwave (T/mmgkout
this manual,
may vao_,fiom
,fi_atu_s and appearance
your model.)
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1
J t"
1000 Watts
1 Door Handle. Pull to open
the door.
door
must
latched
4 Shelf. Lets you
The
mic rowa_v
be securely
tbods
for the
microwave
to operate,
placed
2 Door Latches. 3
oven
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen
cooking while
in the
5
allows
to be viewed
oven.
confined
and support
must
be in place
best when
using
the oven.
directly floor
Turntable
Food
when The
on the
turntable
may be
or turntable,
removed
for cleaning.
Touch Control Panel
9
_m
NOTE."Rating
clock
must set the belbre
using
Convenience Guide. plate,
oven
vent(s)
and oven
the microwave,
located
on the inside
6
Cooktop Lights.
of the microwave
7
Grease Filters.
keeping
microwaves
at once.
microwaves
8 Removable Turntable.
several
light
are walls
oven.
11
The Controls on Your Microwave
Oven
(71rroughout this mm_ual, ,fi_atu'_vs a_d a[_[_ear
half of selected
Conve.ience Features,)
time,
apart or rearrange pieces for more exen defi'osting. Shield an) warm areas with small pieces of foil.
• Foods that spoil easil B such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poult W and pork, should not be allowed to sit out tor tl-lall
power.
tlmmping
operating
at
()lie
l-lo/lr
after detiosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth
High
of
harmful
bacteria. • For more of larger 1)eel
noise ma} be heard during defi'osting. This sound is normal when the oxen is not
at
the oven
signals TUPdN. At this time, turn tood over and 1)reak
A dull
be
• FamilDsize, prepackaged fiozen dinners can be deDosted and microwaved. If the tbod is in a
II/ore
deDosting
should
least partially uncovered.
tbil container, translcr it to a microwave-sale dish.
7 cuts the
defl'osting
al)out
Defrosting Tips
even toods,
lain l) and
defl'osting such as veal
roasts, use Auto Deflost. • Be sure large meats are c()mpletely defl'osted beiore cooking. • ¼'hen should
defi'osted, be
cool
tood 1)ut
softened in all areas. If still
18
slightly icy, return to the microwave very l)riefly, or let it stand a low minutes.
Defrosting
Guide
Food
Time
Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or roils (1 piece) Sweet rolls |approx. 12 oz.
]
Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen ( ] lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lk l
_ to _ min.
Fruit Plasticpoucb--I (l()-oz, package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.)
to2
Comments
rain.
3 to
5 to
5 rain.
7 rain.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
3 to c,rain.
2 to 5 rain.
Place stand
Franks (1 lb. J
2 to 5 rain.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave.lust until fl'anks can be separated, l.et stand 5 minutes, if
Groundmeat (1 lb. ) Roast:beef,lamb, veal,pork
5 t() 7 rain. 12 to 16 rain. per
Steaks, chops and cutlets
necessm3, to complete Turn meat o_r alter Use power
lb.
level
Place unwrapped Turn over alter warm
areas
cut up (2_/to
15
to 19
rain.
3 lbs.)
Chicken,whole 2_ to 3 lbs. )
17 to 21 rain.
Cornishhen
7 t() 13 rain. per
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
lb.
5 to U min. pet"
I.et
defi'osting. half the time.
1.
lb.
meat in cooking half the time and
dish. shield
with tbil. YVhen finished,
separate pieces deli'osting. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer
package in oven. after defl'osting.
lb.
5 to 7 rain. per
unopened 5 minutes
and let stand
to complete
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Umvrap and turn over alter half the time. YVhen finished, sel)arate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessar> l,et stand to finish deti'osting. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Alter half the time, tmwrap and turn chicken oven Shield warm areas with tbil. Finish deli'osting./f necessar B run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breastside-up. Turn over alter half the time. Run cool water in the cavil),' until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped breast in dish breastside-down. Alter half the time, turn over and shield warm areas with tbil. Finish defi'osting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in rei?ia'erator to complete deii'osting. 19
7_me k_eatures
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Thisisaquickwaytoset
The
power
level can
be
oookiogtimefor,- miootes pressoneoftl,e Express Cook tot
pads
(from
1 to 6 minutes
cooking
at power
For example,
press
pad tot 2 minutes cooking
1 to 6) of
level
changed
as time
is
counting POWER
down. LEVEI,
Press and
enter
1-10.
10.
the 2 of
time.
You can use this feature
30SEC. "_"
• _twin_dd_0seconds to the time each
time
pressed.
20
counting
down
the pad is
• It can be used as a quick wa) to set 30 seconds of cooking time.
Convenience
Features
How to Use the Popcorn
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Feature
Program to Provide a Shorter
Follow tions, (less time) (more time} Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 125 to 3,5 ounces.
package using
instruc-
Time
Cook if
or Longer Cook Time If yon lind
that
the package
is less than
popcorn
1.7:5 ounces
or larger
or overcooks
than
3.:5 ounces.
the package in the
center
Place
of popcorn of the
Ill ic rowave.
2 Press POPCORN.
the Ill.rod
of
yon nse underi)ops consistentl
B
yon can add or subtract 20-30
seconds
automatic
to the
popi)ing
time.
To add time:
The
oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to select the llag size ','(:,/;Iare cooking.
After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts lot an extra 20 seconds. Press 9 again 10 seconds additional
to add another (total
30 seconds
time).
To subtract
thne:
,Mter pressing
POPCOllN,
press 1 immediately after tile oven starts fi)r 20 seconds Press
less cooking
1 again
time.
to reduce
cooking
time another
seconds
(total
10
30 seconds
less time).
2I
Convenience
Features
The Reheat tcature
reheats
3 Press
1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked toods.
one
f_)od serxing
Guide
t}pe (see
START.
NOTE."The serving 1-6
2 or
3 servings. 4 Press
I Press REHEAT. 2 Select
2 or 3 to reheat
size may
be changed or added after
f_)r
pressing START Press
Reheat
number pad 2 or 3.
below).
Reheat Guide FoodType ......... !lPastai
55555555555
Comments ¸
Cover
with lid or vented
plastic
wrap.
2 Meats, casseroles,pizza
Cover
with lid or vented
plastic
wrap.
3 Fruitsand vegetables
Cover
with lid or vented
plastic
wrap.
4 Beverages,8-10 oz.
Works
best with wide
5 Sauces and
Cover
with lid or vented
Cover
with vented
mouth
plastic
mug--do
plastic
not cover.
wrap.
wrap.
12t03 foods, 4 oz. each)
The Beverage tcature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage.
Drinks
Press BEVERAGE. The o_vn starts immediately. The serving size is automatically set at 1, 1)ut can be changed l)y pressing 2 or 3 right atter pressing BEVEI_kGE. 22
heated
with the
Beverage
feature
very hot.
Remove
may be
container
with care.
the
TheCooktcatnre automatically setsthe cooking timesandpower levels toraw_rie W of toods. I Press
3 Enter
weight
4 Press
START.
Hint: Press and COOK
COOK.
pad
to display
2 Select food [xpe 1-9 (see the Cook Guide below).
and
in ounces.
hold
during the tood
remaining
the cooking type
cook
time.
Cook Guide Food Type
Weight
Comments
1 Canned Vegetables
4 to 20 oz.
Use microwave-sate casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 FrozenVegetables
4to 20 oz.
Use microwave-sale casserole or bowl. Folh)w package instructions fi)r adding waten Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables
4 to 16 oz.
Use microwave-sate casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water tLw each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Potatoes
8 to 40 oz.
Pierce skin with tork. Place potatoes oven floor or turntable.
5 Fish
4 to 16 oz.
Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax papen
6 Chicken Pieces
4 to 40 oz.
7 GroundMeat (beef, pork, turkey)
8 to 48 oz.
Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Drain and stir at signal.
8 Bacon
2 to 10 oz.
l.ayer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer. Cover each layer with a paper towel.
9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable)
4 to 16 oz.
Folh)w package instructions pizza fi)r microwaving.
on
to prepare
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Convenience
Features
The
Deliost
Auto/Time
tcature gives you two ways to deflost flozen toods. Press
AUTO/TIME Deliost
Time
Defiost.
Use Auto DISPLAYO_m_
O
once
Auto
Jor
or twice tor
Defrost
Jot meat,
pouhry
and fish. Use Time
Deflost
Jot m()st
flozen
If th e weight
_f tbod
is
stated in pounOs and ounces, the onnces must
DEFROST
be converted m tenths (.1) of a pound. Weight of Food in Ounces ....
Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)
other
toods.
_AUSL-
Auto
1 PressDEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Usingthe Conversion Guideat right, enter foodweight. For example,presspads I and2 for 1.2pounds (I pound,3 ounces).
Defiost
sets
the
and
power
even
weiglfing
located of
the
levels
to give results
poultry up
and
6"7 lot
8
fish
9-10
to six pounds.
is a handy on
4-5
times
defl'osting
meats,
There
automatically
defiosting
the
guide inside
oven.
flont
11
]7
12-13
.8
14"i5
.9 ....
• Remoxe
3 PressSTART
package
explained in the 77me
• Twice Guide
the At
each
tood
over.
warm pieces
need
:5 minutes
to
toil.
most
complete
I,arge stand
minutes.
of
to stand
deflosting. should
meat areas
deflosting,
meats
24
signal,
deflosted
small
• After
TURN.
TUI_N
shield
with
defiost,
signals
the
on
dish.
during
P, emovc
30
place
e-safe
oven
turn
or
tiom
and
microwax
(Time Defrost is
Features section.)
meat
tor
roasts about
Other Features
Your Model
May Have
The HELP pad displaces tcature intormation and helpfifl then
hints.
select
To remind have food oven
Press
HELP,
a tcature
pad.
you that you in the oven,
will display
READY" and beep minute
until
()pen
the oven
press
CI,EAR/OFK
Press
to enter
I Press
once
door
the
or
time
of
the time
of
microwaving.
CLOCK.
2 Enter
time
3 Select
AM or PM.
4 Press
IS a
you either
day or to check day while
the
"FOOD
START
of day.
or CI,OCK.
rDIS_LAVOmOFF
SCaa_SPEEa
G )'AUSE!
25
Other Features
Your Model
The
AM [ PM .4L SCROLL SPEED
scroll
speed
of the
Pressand hold the AM/PM pad al)out 3 seconds to bring up the displa).
10 1
May Have
Select
1-5 for
slow to fast scroll
speed.
To turn
displa)
the
clock
To redispla)
off, press and hold 0 for al)out three seconds.
repeat.
Delay
4 Select
the clock,
[DISPLAY ON/OFF}
Start allo_,:s you to set
the microwaxv cooking I Press 2 Enter want
up
to delay to 24 hours.
DEIAY the
time you
the oven
(Be sure the clock
START.
shows
to start. microwave
the correct
tim e of day.) 3 Select SCRO_SPEED
26
AM or PM.
an)
of Deflost or
The
Auto/Time
Time
5 Press
Cook
I & II.
START.
Delay
Start
be displayed The
coml)ination
oven
time
plus
will automatically
start at the delayed The
time
displayed CI,OCK.
will
"DS."
time.
of day m_ W be by pressing
Timer On/Off a minute timer used
at any time,
when
the oven
I Press
To turn
signal,
ON/OFF.
ON/OFF.
NOTE."The to
the oven
press
timer
will be lit while
off the TIMER
indicator the timer
is operating.
down.
3 Press
is up,
will signal. timer
time you want
cotlnt
:)iii!iii i
even
YVhen time
is open_ting.
TIMER
2 Enter
!i(!iiiiiill (i!(i
operates as and can be
TIMER
ON/OFF
to start,
In addition many
to starting
flmctions,
START/PAUSE
allows
to stop
without
cooking
opening
the door
clearing
the display.
The
P,eminder
or
tcature
can
be used
like an alarm
clock
and can
be used
time,
even
Reminder
2 Enter
the oven
The time
up to 24 hours I Press
at any
when
is operating.
[DISPlay O_ _OF_
you
can be set later.
you want
the oxen
to remind
(Be sure
the microwave
shows
time
of da?.)
the
REMINDER.
Reminder
signal
you.
correct
When occurs,
press REMINDER to turn it otE The Reminder time
may be displayed
REM indicator
will remain
lit to show
the Reminder clear
then
press
0. The
will no longer
that
is set. To
the Reminder
it occurs,
by
REMINDER.
NOTE."The
SeRO_SPEED
clock
4 Press
AM or PM.
pressing
REMINDER. the time
3 Select
belore
REMINDER,
REM indicator be lit.
27
Other Features
Your Model
You panel
may
May Have
lock
to
the
prevent
microwave
flom
accidentally
started
To lock
control the
controls,
being
CLEAR/OFF
or
by cl-fildren.
used
results,
three
TURNTABLE
to turn
the turntable
on or off.
and
panel will
be
to
the
extreme
displayed right.
YVhen the turntable the dish half the
Sometimes
time
BRIGHT-NIGHT OFF
28
light
on
or
off.
t_)r
too hot to
Be carefld
On some
models,
and
SUI_FACE
once
t_)r bright
t_)r the
night to turn
there
is
option.
Press
times
touclfing
during
cooking.
a nigh t light
SURFACE LIGHT
turn
the turntable
can become
after
the surface
is off,
1/2
best results.
the turntable
to turn
the
is locked,
"I)'
touch.
Press
hold
¼Then
an
after "_
the
t_)r about
seconds.
rotate largeIt can dishes.be mrnedpressOff f(w
unlock press
control
For best cooking
TURNTABLE
or
IJGHT light,
light
twice
or three
the light
off.
The
beeper
sound
level
can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose
0-3 t_)r mute
to loud.
I
VENT FAN
1
The
xent fan
steam from
and
remoxes
other
surface
xapors
cooking.
Press
VENT
high
tim speed,
FAN once
low Lm speed time
to turn
for
twice for or a third
the
Lm off.
HI-LO-OFF
An automatic protects
tim teature
If you have
the microwave
ti'om
too much
ti'om
the cooktop
heat
rising
below
it.
It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat.
turned
the tim
on you may find that you cannot turn it off. The Lm will automatically
turn
when
parts
the internal
off are
cool. It may stay on tk)r 30 minutes or more atter the cooktop controls
and microwave are turned off.
29
Other Features
Your Model
How to Use the Shelf
Food
When Microwaving
when placed turntable. Only
• Make sure the shelf is positioned properl} inside the microwave
May Have
microwmes on
best the
use the shelf when
reheating
on more
one level.
Do not store
shelf
inside
the oven
to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shel£ The shelf could overheat.
For best results
• Do not use the oven with tile shelf on file microwave floon This could damage tile lnicrowave.
• Use pot holders when handling the shelf:-it ma} be hot. • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. • Do not use the shelf with Sensor Cooking or Reheat.
3O
2-level reheating
than the cavity'.
• To reheat
on 2 levels or
• To reheat lower Switch Places after !!2 time .
2 dishes
on the
level:
I Multipl}
reheat
time
b_ 1 K). 2 Switch places the time.
Switch
after
1/2
places after 1/2 time.
3I
Microwave
7 rms
F
Arcing
Arcing
is the
caused
b}:
• metal
i¸
i i¸¸
or
ii
foil
• toil that
touching
is not
for
the
molded
sparks
side
in the
of the
to tood
oxen.
Arcing
is
edges
act like
oxen.
(upturned
such
as twist ties, poultry
pins,
gold-rimmed
dishes.
_ iiiiiiiii
• recycled Coxers
allows Shielding
paper
hold
cooking
in moisture,
excess
In a regular
steam oxen,
poultD, _'hen
especiall} is not
After
coxering
t/lrning
back
pieces.
heating
and
reduce
with wax paper
before
with plastic so
larger
o_ens,
cooking
in microwaxe
corner
breasts
or baked
excess
toods
to
}ou use small strips
as the tips of wings
on a cooling
a dish one
exen
microwaxing,
such
cook
to finish
placed
metal
or coxering
chicken
_rhen
parts,
important
cake
tot more wrap
with regular
to stand
small
to escape.
would
you cook
allowed
..........
allow
?ou shield
thin
which
containing
plastic
oxet-browning.
toil to shield
Venting
towels
time. Venting
prexent
32
term
_ln tellnils).
• metal i_ I
microwaxe
and
of
legs on
parts.
foods
such
as roasts
or to set. Standing cooking.
Note
or cakes
time
are
is
that a microwaxed
rack. w_ap, you xent the plastic steam
C_lll
escape.
wrap
1)y
Care and Cleaning
An occasional with
a solution
baking
soda
and
keeps
®
NOTE."Be certain the power
thorough
wiping
the inside
of
water
is off before cleaning any part of this oven.
tiesh.
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,
Removable Turntable and
Metal and Plastic Parts on
Turntable Support
the Door Some
To prevent
spatters
remoxed towel,
with others
a damp greasy
spatters
cloth,
then
damp
cloth.
abrasive utensils Never oven
not
place
a paper
into
water just
m_rv require
cloth.
Remove with a sudsy
rinse
with a
Do not
cleaners on oven
use
or sharp walls.
use a commercial cleaner
of your
breakage,
can be
on any part
microwave.
cooking.
¼_sh
in warm, sudsy the dishwasher. turntable
do
the turntable after it carefiflly water The
or in
and support
can be broken
if dropped.
P.emembec do not operate the oven without the turntable
and support
in place. Shelf Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not cleaning
clean
in a self-
oven.
33
% Care and Cleaning
Bottom
Case
We recommend against using cleaners with
Clean
the
outside
ammonia or alcohol, as
microwave
they can damage the
cloth.
Rinse
Wipe
the window
appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.
with
of the a sudsy
and then
with a damp
dry.
clean
cloth. Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom ()Den.
Control Panel and Door Wipe with
a damp
Dry thoroughly.
cloth.
cleaning
sprays, large
amounts
of soap
abrasives
or sharp
use
and water, objects
on the panel--they
can
damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch control
Use a solution
Do not
the
panel.
Door Seal It's important to kee I) the area clean where the door seals against
the
wave. Use only abrasive
detergents
with a clean cloth. Rinse
34
micromild,
sponge well.
nonapplied or solt
water
and
of warm
detergent.
Light Bulb Replacement
Re,.laoe thebnrned-o.t bnlbwitha _O, watt incandescent
bulb
cwea xlooo3, a"ilable
1 To replace first
tlie
at tlie
tlie
main
breaker
3 Be sure
bulb(s),
disconnect fuse
panel
power
or circuit
pull
or
tlIe
tlIe bulb(s)
replaced
are cool
removing.
Alter
the adliesivc
breaking
seal, remove
tlIe bull) by gently
plug.
_i!from your eE supplier. 2 P, emoxe fiont
of
and
lower
the
screw
tlie
light the
at tlie
Replace
to be befi/re
turning.
witlI tlIe same size
and D'pe bull).
coxer
cover.
4 Raise
tlIe liglIt
and replace Connect
slIield
tlie screw.
electrical
to the
power
oven.
Remove screw
?
:
.e laoe ,heb.r.ed-o.t bulb with a 30,watt
incandescent bulb
a ailable
1 To replace
tlie oxen
liglit,
4 Remove
first disconnect tlie power at tlie main fuse or circuit
located
breaker
tlie
panel
or pull
tlie
plug.
of tlie
2 Remoxe taking
tlie top grille out the 2 screws
that hold
b)
access
by
tliat
liolds
Remove
the
gently
tlie cliarcoal
(if present)
to
tlie liglit
cover
section).
Cliarcoal
turning.
witli
tlie
size
type
bulb.
and
it in place.
(see Remove Filter
center
Replace
same
Light cover
and
filter
cover
the
oven
5 Replace
3 Remove
light
l)ulb.
bull)
_i!from your GE supplier.
tlie near
tlie
liglit
cliarcoal
cover
fiher
(if
present). 6 Replace screws. power
the
grille
Connect to
tlIe
and electrical
oven.
% 7"he Exhaust
Charcoal ton some
Feature
The
Filter modelsl
_ent
{an
reusable
has
grease
Models
2 metal
that
back into
filters.
recirculate
the room
use a charcoal
air
also
fiher.
Reusable Grease Filters ton all models)
The
metal
released
on
cooktop.
the
prevent on
the
For must
They
flames
also
flom
cooktop
damaging I11 ic
trap by toods
filters
grease
toods
tiom
the
inside
the Otlt.
tab.
of the
this
reason,
the
AIMA_LS
when The
the
be
hood
grease
be
cleaned
or
as needed.
filters
in place
is used.
filters once
should a month,
rowave,
rear using down and
Pull
it
Rinse,
shake
belore
replacing.
and let it dry
To replace, slide the filter in the fiame slot on the "g_
To soakclean it around detergen
greaseswish filter,it andthe then in
hot
t. Don't
amn/onia products darken brushing remove
36
water
or
metal.
can
be
embedded
back of the opening.
Pull
up and to the flont
to lock
into
use
amn/onia
because the
and
they
will
[Jght used dirt.
to
place.
If themodelisnotvented Thecharcoal filtershould totheoutside, theairwill bereplaced when it is berecirculated through a noticeably dirty or disposable charcoal filter discolored (usually after thathelpsremove smoke 6 to 12 months, depending andodors. on hood usage).
To remove
the
charcoal
Remove
the
top
filter, disconnect power at the main filse or circuit
removing hold
it in place.
breaker
filter
at the
panel
or pull
the plug.
comes tabs.
Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille.
and
the
flee
by
the
that
Pull
bottom of
Slide
grille
2 screws
the filter
the until
it
locking down
ont.
IIIIII
To install remove
plastic
outer new
a new
and
wrapping
2 Push
filter, other
flom
the
filter.
I Insert
the bottom
filter in until into place locking
the
top
up
and
into
on
the
inside
of the the of
filter
grooves the
of the
it snaps
behind
the
tabs.
IIIIIII1{ IIIIl,I
top
opening.
31
Before You Call For Service
Problem
Possible Cause
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
• Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker.
Power
• Unplug the microwave it back in.
Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used
surge.
oven, then plug
Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.
• Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is filly inserted into wall outlet.
The cooktop light is located below the oven
• This is normal.
floor. When the light is on. the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm.
"LOCKED" appears on display
The control locked,
ha_s been
You hear an unusual low-tone
You have tried to start the Reminder without
heep
a valid
and hold CLEAR/()FF 3 seconds to unlock
• Start over and enter of day.
tor the control.
a wdid time
time of day.
You have tried to change the power level when it is not allowed.
38
• Press ahout
• Many of the oven's tcatures and cannot be changed.
are preset
• Steam or vapor escaping flom around the door.
• TV-radio intertbrence
• Light reflection around door or outeI" case.
might he noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the intertbrence
• Dimming oven light and change in the hlower sound at power levels other than high.
caused hy other small appliances, it does not indicate a prohlem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a dittbrent
• Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
electrical circuit, mo\'e the radio or TV as t_u"away fl'om the microwave as possihle, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.
Notes
40
Notes
41
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FULL ONE-YbL4R
WARRANTY
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, ti'ee of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace a_U part oJtke micah)wave oven that t_fils because of a manut_cturing detect.
This warran W is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner tot products purchased tot ordinat T home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and X_\asl-dngton, D.C. In Alaska the warranty the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or tot the service teclmician's travel costs to your home.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YbL4R WARRANIT For the second through the tenth year ti'om the date of original purchase, we will provide, ti'ee of charge, a replacement magmetron tube if the magnetron tul)e tails l)ecause of a manut_cturing detect. _*km pay tot the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
• Service trips to your home how to use the product, • Improper installation, maintenance.
to teach
delivery
during
normal
• Replacement of house of circuit breakers.
fuses
contact
or resetting
to product
fire, floods
caused
• Damage
caused
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by accident,
or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential caused by possible defects appliance.
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• Failure of the product if it is misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
or
problem,
working
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-(_RES (800-432-2737).
• Damage
If you have an installation
is
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care® servicers
you
your dealer or installe_: You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhattsting and other connecting facilities,
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