GE Appliances Profile PVM2170 User manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-6
Operating Instructions
Convenience Feotures ....... 12,13
Exhaust Features ........... 22, 23
IVlicrowave Terms .............. 17
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Feoture ..................... 13
Oven Features ................ 8,9
Other Features .............. 18,19
Power Levels ................... 15
Replacing the Light Bulb ........ 21
Sensor Feotures ............. 13-16
Time Feotures ............... 10,11
Care and Cleaning ...... 20-25
Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for Service.. 25, 26
Consumer Support
Optional Kits ...................... 7
Consumer Support .............. 28
Warranty ...................... 27
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTION&
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
,&WARNING:Toreducetheriskofburns,electricshock,fire,injury topersons,orexposuretoexcessive
microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the (c)
door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It
is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to
the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven ShouldNot be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
• Read all instructions before using
this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• Readand follow the specific precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid PossibleExposureto ExcessiveMicrowave Energy
section above.
• Thisappliance must be grounded. Connectonly to a properly
grounded outlet. Seethe Grounding Instructions section on
page 6.
• Thismicrowave oven isULlistedfor installation over both
gas (lessthan 60,000BTU)and electric ranges.
• Thisover-the-range oven isdesigned for useover ranges no
wider than 36:' It may be installed over both gasand electric
cooking equipment.
• Donot operate this appliance if it hasa damaged power
cord or plug, if it isnot working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced byGeneral ElectricServiceor an authorized
serviceagent using a power cord available from General
Electric.
• Installor locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
Toreduce the riskof fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when
paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
insidethe ovenwhile cooking.
Removewire twist-ties and metal handlesfrom paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn accessory or unlessyou use
popcorn labeled for usein microwave ovens.
If materials insidethe oven ignite, keepthe oven door closed,
turn the oven off and disconnectthe power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.If the door is
opened,the fire may spread.
Do not usethe SensorFeaturestwice in succession
on the same food portion. Iffood is undercooked after the
first countdown, useCOOKBYTIlE for additional cooking
time.
Do not use the oven to dry newspaper.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking or oven
thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal and
mercury in these thermometers could cause arcing and
possible damage to the oven. Donot usea thermometer
in food you are microwaving unlessthe thermometer is
designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Donot clean with metal scouring pads. Piecescan burn off
the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
Donot store any materials, other than our recommended
accessories,in this oven when not in use.
Donot store this appliance outdoors. Donot usethis product
near water-for example,in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
Keeppower cord away from heated surfaces.
Donot immerse power cord or plug in water.
Donot block or cover any openings on the appliance.
Thismicrowave isnot approved or tested for marine use.
Usethis appliance only for its intended useasdescribed in
this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
Thismicrowave oven isspecificallydesigned to heat, dry or
cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Someproducts such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers-
for example, closedjars-are able to explode and should
not be heated in this microwave oven.Suchuse of the
microwave oven could result
in injury.
It is important to keepthe area clean where the door
sealsagainst the microwave. Useonly mild,non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
well.
Thisappliance must only be serviced byqualified service
personnel.Contact nearest authorized servicefacility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
Aswith any appliance, close supervision isnecessarywhen
used bychildren.
Donot store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
surfacewhen the microwave oven isin operation.
Donot mount this appliance over a sink.
Donot letthe cord hang over edge of counter.
Donot usepaper products in oven when appliance is
operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.
ik WARNING: Risk of explosion or exposure to toxic material, the
battery should be replaced by service technician only.
AWARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF button and correct the problem.
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven.
Arcing iscaused by:
The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the sideof the oven.
Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
Foilnot molded to food (upturned edges act
likeantennas).
Metal,such astwist-ties, poultry pins,or gold-
rimmed dishes,in the microwave.
Recycledpaper towels containing small metal
pieces being usedin the microwave.
Only usemicrowave shelfwhen reheating on more
than one level. DONOT store the oven shelf inthe
microwave. Seeoperating instructions for Oven
Shell
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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FOODS
Donot pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless
in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unlessyou usepopcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
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Donot boil eggsin a microwave oven. Pressurewill
build up insideegg yolk and will cause itto burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
Operating the microwave with no food insidefor
more than a minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire. It increasesthe
heat around the magnetron and can shorten
the lifeof the oven.
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Foodswith unbroken outer "skin"such aspotatoes,
hot dogs,sausages,tomatoes, apples,chicken livers
and other giblets,and egg yolksshould be piercedto
allow steam to escape
during cooking.
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids,such aswater, coffee,or tea,are able to
be overheated beyondthe boiling point without
appearing to be boiling.Visiblebubbling or boiling
when thecontainer is removed from the microwave
ovenis not always present.THISCOULDRESULTIN
VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVERWHEN
THECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA SPOONOR
OTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
Toreduce the riskof injuryto persons:
- Donot overheat the liquid.
Stirthe liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
Donot use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
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Foodscooked in liquids(suchas pasta) may
tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less
moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Careand cleaning of the microwave oven section
for instructions on how to clean the insideof
the oven.
Avoid heating baby food in glassjars, evenwith
the lidoff. Makesure all infant food isthoroughly
cooked.Stirfood to distribute the heat evenly.
Becareful to prevent scalding when warming
formula. Thecontainer may feel cooler than the
formula really is.Always test the formula before
feeding the baby.
Don'tdefrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especiallycarbonated beverages).Evenifthe
container isopened,pressure can build up.Thiscan
cause the container to burst, possiblyresulting in
injury.
Hotfoods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
when opening any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes.To
prevent possible injury,direct steam away from
hands and face.
Donot overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire,causing damage to your oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at
least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°Fand poultry
to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 180°F.
Cooking to these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
-- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave ovenfor a short time before removing
the container.
-- Useextreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil intothe container.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support
seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
Make sure all cool<ware used in your microwave oven issuitable for 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 cool<ware is labeled "suitable for microwaving."
Ifyou are not sureif adish
is microwave-safe,
usethis test: Place in the
oven both the dishyou
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water-set the
measuring cup either
How to test for a
microwave-safe dish.
in or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high.If the dishheats, itshould not be usedfor
microwaving.
Ifthe dishremains cool and only the water in
the cup heats,then the dish ismicrowave-safe.
Oversizedfood or oversized metal cookware should
not be used in a microwave/convection oven
because they increase the riskof electricshock and
could cause a fire.
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Becareful touching
the floor, turntable and walls during and after
cooking.
Ifyou usea meat thermometer while microwaving,
make sure it issafe for usein microwave ovens.
Donot use recycled paper products. Recycledpaper
towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paperproducts containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
Somestyrofoam trays (likethose that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
Useofthe shelf accessory:
- Removethe shelf from the oven when
not in use.
-- Use pot holderswhen handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
- Be surethat the shelf ispositioned properly inside
the oven to prevent product damage.
- Do not coverthe shelf or any part of the oven with
metal foil.Thiswill cause overheating of
the microwave/convection oven.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.
Not all plasticwrap issuitable for usein microwave
ovens.Checkthe package for proper use.
Papertowels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be usedto cover dishesin order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering while microwaving.
Besureto vent plastic wrap sosteam can escape.
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Potholders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
When microwaving "bailable"cooking pouches
and tightly closed plasticbags, they should be slit,
piercedor vented as directed by package.If they
are not, plastic could burst during or immediately
after cooking,possibly resulting in injury.Also,plastic
storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered becausethey form a tight seal.When
cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
Usefoil only asdirected inthis manual. When using
foil in the microwave oven, keepthe foil at least l"
away from the sidesof the oven.
Plasticcookware-Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking isvery useful,but should be
usedcarefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
Inlonger exposuresto overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
Followthese guidelines:
ill Usemicrowave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer's recommendations.
[] Donot microwave empty containers.
[] Donot permit children to useplastic cookware
without complete supervision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
Thisappliance must be
grounded. Inthe event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an
escape wire
for the electric current.
Donot under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground)prong from the power cord.
Thisappliance isequipped with a power cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug.The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that isproperly installed and
grounded.
Consulta qualified electrician or servicetechnician ifthe
grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or ifdoubt exists asto whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
If the outlet isa standard 2-prong wall outlet, it isyour
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Donot usean adapter plug with this appliance.
Donot usean extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord istoo short, havea qualified electrician
or servicetechnician install an outlet
near the appliance.
Forbest operation, plug this appliance into its own
electricaloutlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of
fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
THE VENTFAN
Thefan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (seeAutomatic Fanfeature).Take careto
prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking
fires while the vent fan isin use.
Cleanthe undersideof the microwave often.
Donot allow greaseto build up on the microwave or
the fan filters.
Inthe event 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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Usecare when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive
cleaning agents,such as lye-based oven cleaners,may
damage the filters.
When preparing flaming foods under the microwave,
turn the fan on.
Never leavesurface units beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spilloversthat may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent fan isoperating. To
minimize automatic fan operation, useadequate sized
cookware and use high heat on surface units only
when necessary.
PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However,
patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Optional kits GEAppli°.ces.com
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
•JX52WH--White
• JX52BL--Black
When replacing a 36" range hood, filler panel kits
fill in the additional width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
For installation between cabinets only; not for end-
of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3"
wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
• JX81H--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be
vented to the outside.
See back cover to order by phone or at ge.com.

About the features of your oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Features ofthe Oven
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Door Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screenallows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in the oven.
Control Panel and Dial.
O emovable Turntable. Donot operate the oven
in the microwave mode without the turntable
and turntable support seated and in place.
O emovable Turntable Support. Do not operate
the oven in the microwave mode without the
turntable and turntable support seated and in
place.
Power Saver Feature (onsome models)
Your GEmicrowave hasan PowerSaverfeature. Many electronic appliances, including Microwaves, consume
electric power while they are switched off or in a standby mode. Eliminating standby power can reduceyour
operating costs.
ToACTIVATEthePower SaverFeature--
U Pressthe Power Saver button on the unit, and the unit will turn off.(Note:If utilizing this feature, the clockwill
not be displayed on the unit.)
ToDEACTIVATEthe Power SaverFeature --
U Pressthe Power Saver button the and the unit will The will read "On" Ifthe unit has
on unit, turn on. display
had power aplied recently (within the last few days),the time will be remembered.
_lf enter the time of
prompted, day.
NOTE:Thetime keeping device that keepsyour clock running will need to be recharged every few days. It is
recommended that once a week you should leavethe unit powered on (donot usethe PowerSaverfeature) for
at least 24 hours. Ifyou are prompted to enter a time when turning on from the PowerSavermode,you should
have the unit powered on for at least 48 hours. When you first install your unit,you should leaveit powered on for
at least 48 hours.
NOTE:Thismicrowave oven does not detect food in the oven iffood was inserted while the unit was Off (Power
Saveractive or power loss).Asa result, itwill ask you to insert food again when PowerSaverisdeactivated or
power isrestored to the unit. If this occurs,just open and closethe door to clear the messageand the oven will be
ready for cooking.

About the cookingfeatures of your
microwave oven. GEAppliances.com
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QCooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
OTime Features
Press Enter
COOKINGMENU Food type, Cook Type, etc.
DEFROST Time, Weight, Food Type or lib Quick Defrost
SETTINGS
TIMER
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Press
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Enter
Enterpad to selectFood
Enterpad to selectFood
Enterpad to selectFood

About the time features.
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Using the Dial
You can make selections on the oven by
turning the dial and pressing it to enter
the selection.
Pressingthe dial can also be usedin place
of the START/PAUSEbutton for quicker
programming of the oven.
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Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time between
15 seconds and 95 minutes.
Power level 10 (HigN isautomatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.
[] Pressthe COOKINGMENUbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to select Cook by Time.
[] Setthe time.
[] Setthe power level.
[] Pressthe dial or the START/PAUSEbutton
to start cooking.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Closethe door and pressthe
dial or START/PAUSEto resume cooking.
NOTE:You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial or
by pressing the dial to edit the cook settings.
You may also change the power level by
pressing the dial to edit the cook settings.
Time Cook I &II
Letsyou change power levelsautomatically
during cooking. Here'show to do it:
[] Pressthe COOKINGMENUbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to selectCook by Time I &IL
• !l Settime 1
[] Setthe first PowerLevel.
[] Settime 2
[] Setthe second PowerLevel.
YJ Pressthe dial or the START/PAUSEbutton
to start cooking.
At the end of TimeCook I, Time Cook II counts
down.
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial or
by pressing the dial to edit the cook settings.
You may also change the power level by
pressing the dial to edit the cook settings.
ADD
30 SEC ADD 30 SEC
Thisis a quick way to set and start cooking
in 30 second blocks each time the ADD 30
SECbutton ispressed.Thecook time may be
changed by turning the dial at any time during
cooking.
The power levelwill automatically be set
at 10 and the ovenwill start immediately.
The power levelcan be changed astime is
counting down by pressing the dial to edit the
cook settings.
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Time Defrost Defrosting Tips
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
length oftime.
[] Pressthe DEFROSTbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to select Defrost by Time.
[] Turnthe dial to selectthe time you want.
Pressthe dial to enter.
[] Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
defrosting.
[] Turnthe food over if the oven signals TURN
FOODOVER.
You may change the defrost time at any time
during defrosting by turning the dial.
Power levelisautomatically set at 3, but can be
changed. You can defrost small items quickly by
raising the power levelafter entering the time.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half;power level 10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/3. However,food will need
more frequent attention than usual.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This isnormal when oven is not
operating at High power.
Defrostinq Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns, or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls (approx.12 oz.) 2to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1lb.) 6to 9 min.
Fruit
Plastic pouch--1 or 2 I to 5min.
(lO-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1lb.)
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground meat (1lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks,chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer, cut up
(2½to 5Ibs.)
Chicken,whole (2½to 5 Ibs.)
Cornishhen
Turkey breast (4to 6 Ibs.)
defrosted in the package.Closedpackages
should beslit,piercedor vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plasticstorage
containers shouldbe partially uncovered.
Family-size,prepackaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. Ifthe food isin
a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
Foodsthat spoil easilyshould not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Roomtemperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Formore evendefrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, useAuto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly,or
let it stand a few minutes.
2 to 5 min.
2 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.
9to13 min.
perlb.
4to 8min.
perlb.
Place unopened package inoven.Let stand 5minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven.tVticrowavejust until franks can be separated.
Let stand 5minutes, if necessary,to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use power level 10.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.Turn over after first half oftime and
shield warm areas with foil.After second half of time, separate pieceswith table
knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
14 to 20min.
20 to 25 min.
7to 13 min.
perlb.
3to 8min.
perlb.
Placewrapped chicken in dish.Unwrap and turn overafter first half oftime. After
second half oftime, separate pieces and place in cooking dish.Microwave 2to 4
minutes more,if necessary.Let stand afew minutes to finish defrosting.
Placewrapped chicken indish.After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shieldwarm areas with foil. Tocomplete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped henin the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half oftime.
Runcool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrostfor second
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when microwave cooking.)
UseWeight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish
weighing up to six pounds. UseWeight Defrost
for mostother frozen foods.
Weight Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give even
defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.
Removemeat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
[] Pressthe DEFROSTbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to "Defrost by Weight", then
press the dial to enter.
[] Turnthe dial to the food weight,
using the ConversionGuide below.
Forexample, dial 1.2for 1.2pounds
(1pound, 3 oz.)Pressthe dial to enter.
[] Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton or the dial to
start defrosting.
[] Turnthe food over if the oven signals TURN
FOODOVER.
Removedefrosted meat or shieldwarm
areas with small piecesof foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5
minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about :30minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to
tenths (.1)of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
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3.2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8.5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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1 IbQuickDefrostautomaticallysetsthe
defrostingtimesand power levelsto giveeven
defrostingresultsfor meats,poultryand fish
weighingone pound.
Removemeat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
[] Pressthe DEFROSTbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to "lib Quick Defrost",then
pressthe dial to enter.
[] Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton or the dial
to start defrosting.
[] Turn the food over if the oven signals TURN
FOOD OVER.
Removedefrosted meat or shieldwarm
areas with small piecesof foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5
minutes to complete defrosting.
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Allows you to microwave healthy food choices
by servingsor with sensor.
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Turn the dial to enter the food type you
want. Pressthe dial to enter. SeeCooking
Guidefor MyPlate.govIMyPyramid)below
or check the display for food types.
Enterthe specific food you want, then
enter the amount if prompted.
Press the dial or the START/PAUSE button
to start cooking.
NOTEFORSENSORCOOKING:for best
resultsdo not open the door while cooking
Fornon-sensor food,you may open the door
during cooking to check the food. Closethe
door and pressSTARTto resume cooking.
NOTE: Do not use the sensor features twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
Cooking Guide for MyPlate.gov (MyPyramidJ Feature
NOTE:Usepower level 10unlessotherwise noted.
First Choice Second Choice Third Choice
Grain Rice 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 1 1/2 cups
Oatmeal Zto 4 packets
Popcorn loz, 3.0 ozs, 3.5 ozs
Macaroni Z/2 cup, Z cup, Z Z/2 cups
Ouinoa Z/2 cup, Z cup, Z Z/2 cups
Vegetables Asparagus Fresh, Frozen,Canned
Broccoli Fresh, Frozen
Beans Canned
Green Beans Fresh, Frozen,Canned
Carrots Fresh, Frozen,Canned
Corn Fresh Cobs (1 to 4),Frozen Kernals, Canned
Peas Frozen, Canned
Potatoes Baking, Sweet
Spinach Fresh, Frozen,Canned
Ground Meat
Poultry Bone-in Chicken
Bonless Chicken
Seafood Whitefish
Tilapia
Salmon
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About the sensor microwave features.
ISTEAM
Steam
UsetheSteam featuretosteamcertainpre-
programmedfoods. Forbestperformance,please
usea NordicWareRiceCooker/SteamerBowl.
[] PresstheSteambutton.
[] Turn the dial to selectthefoodyouwishto
steam.Pressthedialtoenter
[]
[]
[]
Place steamer bowl with water, salt (if
necessary), and food in the microwave with
the steam vents on the steamer bowl in the
OPEN position.
PressSTART/PAUSEor turn the dial to begin
cooking.
When prompted, open the door and CLOSE
the steam vents on the steamer bowl.
NOTE:Makesure to open the door and
closethe steam vents onthe steamer bowl
when prompted. Ifthe START button is
pressedbefore opening the door, the oven
will display the "Insert Food" message.
[] Closethe door and pressSTART/PAUSEto
resume cooking.
NOTE:TheNordicWareRiceCooker/SteamerBowl
shouldbeusedfor bestcookingresults.
First Choice Second Choice
Rice 1- 1cup white,
2 - 1cup brown
Asparagus i to 2 cups
Broccoli 1to 2 cups
Brussel Sprouts 1to 2 cups
Carrots 1to 2 cups
Cauliflower 1to 2 cups
Zucchini 1to 2 cups
FAMILY I
SNACKS IFamily Snacks
UsetheFamilySnacksfeatureto cookfrom a
varietyof pre-programmedfamilysnackitems.
[] PresstheFamilySnacksbutton.
[] Turnthe dial to selectthefoodyouwishto
cook.Pressthedialto enter
[] Enteran amount for the snackselected.
[] PressSTART/PAUSEtostart cooking.
First Choice Second Choice
Burnto 1to 3
Chicken Nuggets 1to 2 servings
Oatmeal 1to/4 packets
Instant Macaroni and Cheese 1to 2 servings
Canned Pasta 1to 2 cans
Hot Dogs I to 4
Pizza (Sinch)
Hot Chocolate I to ] cups
Soften
UsetheSoftenfeaturetosoftencertainpre-
programmedfoods:
[] Presscookingmenuor defrostbutton.
[] Turnthedialto theSoften.Pressthedialto
enter.
[] Turn the dial to selectthefoodyouwishto
Soften.Pressthedialtoenter
[] Enter an amount for the food selected.
[] Press START/PAUSE to start cooking.
First Choice Second Choice
Butter 1/2 Stick; 1 Stick; 2 Sticks
Cream Cheese 3 ounces; 8 ounces
Ice Cream 1 pint; 1 quart;
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Melt
UsetheMeltfeatureto meltcertainpre-
programmedfoods:
[] Presscookingmenuor defrostbutton.
[] TurnthedialtotheMelt. Pressthedialto enter.
[] Turn the dial to selectthefoodyouwishto
Melt.Pressthedialtoenter
[] Enteran amount for the food selected.
[] PressSTART/PAUSEto start cooking.
First Choice
Butter
Caramel
Chocolate
Marshmallows
Second Choice
1/2 Stick; 1 Stick;
2 Sticks
/4ounces; 8 ounces;
12 ounces; 16 ounces
4 ounces; 8 ounces;
12 ounces; 16 ounces
5 ounces; 8 ounces;
10 ounces; 16 ounces

About the sensor microwave features. GEAppliances.com
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Vented
Dry off dishes so they don't
mislead the sensor.
Humidity Sensor
What happenswhen using the Sensor Features:
TheSensorFeaturesdetect the increasing humidity releasedduring cooking.Theoven
automatically adjuststhe cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Do not usethe Sensor Featurestwice in successionon the same food portion-it may result in
severelyovercooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, useTime Cook for
additional cooking time.
The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lidsor vented plastic wrap. Never
usetight sealing plastic containers-they con prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
Besure the outside of the cooking containers and the insideof the microwave oven ore dry
before placing food in the oven. Beadsof moisture turning into steam con mislead the sensor.
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Microwa ve terms. GSApplionces.com
Term
Arcing
Covering
Shielding
Stonding Time
Venting
Definition
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing iscaused by:
• metal or foil touching the sideof the oven.
• foil that isnot molded to food (upturned edgesact likeantennas).
• metal such astwist-ties, poultry pins,gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycledpaper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covershold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.Venting plastic wrap
or covering with wax paper allows excesssteam to escape.
Ina regular oven,you shield chicken breastsor baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you usesmall strips of foil to shieldthin parts, such asthe tips of wings and legs
on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
When you cook with regular ovens,foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking
or to set.Standing time isespecially important in microwave cooking.Note that a microwaved cake
isnot placedon a cooling rack.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excesssteam can escape.
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About changing the power level. GEAppliances.com
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The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the time for Time
Cook,Time Defrost or ExpressCook.The
power levelmay alsobe changed during time
countdown.
[] First,follow directions for Time Cook, Time
Defrost or ExpressCook.
[] Pressthe POWERbutton.
[] Pressthe dial to accept the time and enter
power levelediting.
[] Turn the dial clockwiseto increase and
counterclockwise to decreasethe power
level.Pressthe dial to enter.
Variable power levelsadd flexibility to
microwave cooking.Thepower levelson the
microwave oven can be compared to the
surface units on a range. Eachpower levelgives
you microwave energy a certain percent of the
time. Power level 7 ismicrowave energy 70%
of the time.Power level 3 is energy 30% of the
time. Mostcooking will be done on High (power
level101which givesyou 100% power. Power
level10 will cook faster but food may need
more frequent stirring,rotating or turning over.
A lowersetting will cook more evenly and need
lessstirring or rotating of the food. Somefoods
may have better flavor,texture or appearance
ifone of the lower settings is used.Usea lower
power levelwhen cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over,such as scalloped
potatoes.
Restperiods (whenthe microwave energy
cyclesoff) givetime for the food to "equalize"
or transfer heat to the insideof the food. An
example of this isshown with power level 3-
the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not
cycleoff, the outside of the food would cook
before the insidewas defrosted.
Herearesome examplesof usesfor various
power levels:
High 10: Fish,bacon,vegetables, heating
liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentlecooking of meat and
poultry; baking casserolesand reheating.
Medium 5: Slowcooking and tenderizing for
stews and lesstender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Warm 1: Keepingfood warm; softening butter.
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About the other features.
SETTINGS
Cooking Complete Reminder
Toremind you th(]t you h(]vefood inthe oven,
the ovenwill displ(]yYOURFOODISREADY(]nd
beep once (]minute untilyou either open the
oven door or press the CANCEL/OFF button.
Clock
Pressthe Settings button to enter the time of
d(]y.
[] Pressthe Settings button.
[] Turnthe di(]lto selectC/ockSettings.Pressthe
dialto enter.
[] Turnthe di(]lto enterthetimeofday.Pressthe
dialto enter.
[] PressSettings to (]ccept the time.
START
PAUSE
Start/Pause
In (]ddition to st(]rting m(]ny functions, START/
PAUSE(]llowsyou to stop cooking without
opening the door or cle(]ring the displ(]y.
CANCEL
OFF
Cancel/Off
Pressthe CANCEL/OFFbutton to stop (]nd
c(]ncelcooking (it (]ny time.
CANCEL
OFF
Control Lock-Out
You m(]y lockthe control p(]nelto prevent the
oven from being (]ccident(]lly st(]rted during
cle(]ning or being usedby children.
Tolock or unlock the controls, press(]nd
hold the CANCEL/OFFbutton for (]bout three
seconds.When the control p(]nel islocked,
CONTROLLOCKEDwill be displ(]yedbriefly
(]nytime (] button or di(]lis pressed.
Surface Light
PressSURFACELIGHTonce for bright light,
twice for the night light or (]third time to turn
the light off.
TIMER
onloff
Timer
TheTimer oper(]tes (is(] minute timer (]nd c(]n
be used(it (]ny time, evenwhen the oven is
oper(]ting.
[] Pressthe TIMERbutton.
[] Turnthe di(]lto enter (]time. Pressthe di(]l
to enter.
[] Press the TIMER button to st(]rt.
To cancel, press the TIMER button.
When time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER.
NOTE:Thedisplay will say TIMERwhile the timer
isoperating if running a timer while working,
thetimer will beshown on theright sideof the
display,you edit thetimer while cooking by
pressing the dial to enter editing,and rotating
it until thetimer selectionishghlighted, then
pressing the dial
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SETTINGS
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Turntable On/Off
Forbest cooking results,leavethe turntable on.
It can be turned offfor large dishes.
[] Pressthe Settings button.
I_ Turnthe dial to selectTurntableON/OFF.Press
thedialto enter.
N Turn the dial to select TurntableONor
Turntable OFF.Press the dialto enter.
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot
to touch.
Be careful touching the turntable during and
after cooking.
Vent Fan
Thevent fan removes steam and other vapors
from surface cooking.
PressVENTFANonce for boost fan speed,
twice for high fan speed,three times for
medium fan speed,four times for low fan speed
or five time to turn the fan off.
Automatic Fan
An automatic fan feature protects the
microwave from too much heat risingfrom the
cooktop below it. Itautomatically turns on if it
sensestoo much heat.
If you have turned the fan onyou may find that
you cannot turn itoff. Thefan will automatically
turn off when the internal parts are cool. It
may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the
cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.
SETTINGS
Auto Nite Light
The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and
go off at desired times.
[] Press the Settings button.
I_ Turn the dial to selectAuto Night Light. Press
the dialto enter.
Turnthe dial to selectto turnthefeatureoff,
reviewthefeature,or setthefeature.Pressthe
dialtoenter.
_1 (Ifselecting to setthe feature) Rotatethe
dial to set the desired on and off times,
pushingthe dial to selectthe times.
NOTE: Auto Night Light will not come on when
Power Saver button isengaged. Auto nite light
will always activate the light to the night setting
at the programmed on time, even ifthe light is
already set to the bright setting. Auto nite light
will always turn the light off at the programmed
off time, even ifyou haveturned the light to
bright.
SETTINGS
Beeper Volume
Useto set the beeper volume level.
[] Pressthe Settings button.
I_ Turnthe dial to selectBeeperVolume. Press
thedialtoenter.
Turn the dial to selecttoselectthedesired
volumelevel.Pressthedialtoenter.
NOTE:Somebeepernoiseswillalwaysbea pre-set
volumelevelandcannotbechanged.
SETTINGS
Reminder
Thereminder feature cn be used likean alarm
clockto sound a beeper signal at a defined time
of day.
[] Pressthe Settings button.
I_ Turnthe dial to selectReminder.Pressthedial
toenter.
• 11Turnthe dial to selectto clear,revieworsetthe
reminder.
_1 (Ifsetting the reminder) Rotatethe dial to
nterthe desiredtime of dayfor the
reminder event to occur. Pushthe dial to
select the times.
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Care and cleaning of the oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keepsthe insidefresh.
Be sure the power is off before cleaning any port: oft:his oven.
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How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, InsideWindow, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Somespatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsycloth, then rinsewith a damp cloth. Donot use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash itcarefully
in warm, sudsywater or inthe dishwasher. Theturntable and support can be broken if dropped.
Remember,do not operate the oven inthe microwave mode without the turntable and support
seated and in place.
Shelves
Cleanwith mild soapand water or in the dishwasher.
Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
How to CleantheOutside
We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the
appearance of the microwave oven. Ifyou choose to use o common household cleaner, first:
apply the cleaner directly to o cleon clot:h, then wipe the soiled area.
Case
Cleanthe outsideofthe microwave with a sudsycloth. Rinseand then dry.Wipe the window clean
with a clamp cloth.
ControlPanel
Wipe with a clamp cloth. Drythoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays,large amounts of soap and
water, abrasives or sharp objectson the panel-they can damage it. Somepaper towels can also
scratch the control panel.
Door Panel
Beforecleaning the front door panel, make sureyou know what Wpeof panel you have. Referto
the eighth digit of the model number. "S"isstainless steel,"L"isCleanSteeland "B","W" or "C"are
plastic colors.
Stainless Steel _onsome models)
Thestainlesssteel panel can be cleaned with StainlessSteelMagic or a similar product using a
clean, soft cloth.Apply stainless cleaner carefullyto avoid the surrounding plasticparts. Do not use
appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on StainlessSteelfinishes.
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