GE AVM4160 User manual

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Model # _____________________________
Serial # _____________________________
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door is open.
Microwave Oven
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AVM4160
JNM3161
JVM3160
RVM5160
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions ..............2–8
Operating Instructions
OvenFeatures.....................9
Controls..........................10
TimeFeatures.....................11
DefrostFeatures...............12-14
ConvenienceFeatures..........15,16
MicrowaveTerms.................16
Power Levels......................17
OtherFeatures.................18-20
Replacing the Light Bulb...........23
Exhaust Features..................23
Care and Cleaning.............24,25
Troubleshooting Tips
Beforeyoucallforservice......25,26
Consumer Support
OptionalKits.......................8
Warranty .........................27
Consumer Support..................28
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Read all instructions before using
this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions
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 grounded. Connect
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
Grounding Instructions section on page 7.
This microwave oven is ULlisted for
installation over both gas (less than
60,000BTU) and electric ranges.
This over-the-range oven is designed for use
over ranges no wider than 36.sIt may be
installed over both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by General Electric Service
or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical
parts involving risk of electric shock.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
WARNING!
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this
oven with the 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.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the
oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) 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 Should Not be adjusted
or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
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from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
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not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
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for use in microwave ovens.
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oven door closed, turn the oven off and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door
is opened, the fire may spread.
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7KHUPRPHWHU³Do 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. Do not use a
thermometer in food you are microwaving
unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Do not store any materials, other than our
recommended accessories, in this oven when
not in use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
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wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a
sink or in similar locations.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Do not block or cover any openings on the
appliance.
This microwave is not approved or tested for
marine use.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance.
This microwave oven is specifically designed
to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
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are able to explode and should not be heated
in this microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in injury.
It is important to keep the area clean where
the door seals against the microwave. Use
only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied
with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
This appliance must only be serviced by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
Do not let the cord hang over edge of counter.
Do not use paper products in oven when
appliance is operated in any cooking mode
except microwave only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.
Turntable ring support not installed
correctly.
Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act
like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF button and correct the problem.
WARNING!
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Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will
cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Operating the microwave with no food inside
for more than a minute or two may cause
damage to the oven and could start a fire. It
increases the heat around the magnetron and
can shorten the life of the oven.
Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to
escape during cooking.
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
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heating it.
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narrow necks.
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the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
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other utensil into the container.
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Care and Cleaning of the Microwave Oven
section for instructions on how to clean the
inside of the oven.
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. The container may
feel cooler than the formula really is. Always
test the formula before feeding the baby.
Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Hot foods 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.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to
your oven.
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least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
FOOD
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If you are not sure if
a dish is microwave-
safe, use this test:
Place in the oven
both the dish you
are testing and a
glass measuring
cup filled with 1 cup
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next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at
high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for
microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water
in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-
safe.
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful
touching the floor, turntable and walls during
and after cooking.
If you use a meat thermometer while
microwaving, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
Some foam trays (like those 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.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent spattering while
microwaving. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so
steam can escape.
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
When microwaving “boilable” cooking
pouches and tightly closed plastic bags, they
should be slit, pierced or 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 because they form a tight seal.
When cooking with containers tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully
and direct steam away from hands and face.
How to test for a
microwave-safe dish.
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 cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable 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 cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Use foil only as directed in this manual. When
using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil
at least 1” away from the sides of the oven.
Plastic cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-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. In longer exposures to
overcooking, the food and cookware could
ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2Do not microwave empty containers.
3Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a
risk of electric shock.
WARNING!
This appliance
must be
grounded. In
the event of
an electrical
short circuit,
grounding
reduces the
risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric
current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.)
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THE VENT FAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take
care to prevent the starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in
use.
Clean the underside of the microwave often.
Do not allow grease to build up on the
microwave or the fan filters.
In the 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.
Use care 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 leave surface units beneath your
microwave oven unattended at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite and spread if the
microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation, use adequate 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.
OPTIONAL KITS
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
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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.
Charcoal Filter Kits
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Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be
vented to the outside.
See back cover to order by phone or at
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About the features of your oven. GEAppliances.com
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
Express Cook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent
Add
30 Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Features of the Oven
Door Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in the
oven.
Control Panel.
Removable Turntable. Do not
operate the oven in the microwave
mode without the turntable and
turntable support seated and in place.
Removable Turntable Support. Do
not operate the oven in the
microwave mode without the
turntable and turntable support
seated and in place.
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Time Features
Press Enter
COOK TIME Amount of cooking time
DEFROST Weight or time
TIMER
POWER LEVEL Power level 1 to 10
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
Convenience Features
Press Enter
POPCORN Press pad to select serving size
REHEAT Press pad to select food
BEVERAGE Press pad to select serving size
POTATO Press pad to select serving size
About the cooking features of your
microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Cooking Controls
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
Express Cook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent
Fan
Add
30 Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
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Cook Time
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (HIGH) is automatically set, but
you may change it for more flexibility.
1Press Cook Time.
2Enter cooking time.
3Press START.
Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.
You may open the door during Cook Time to
check the food. Close the door and press START
to resume cooking.
Express Cook
Start
Pause
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6
minutes.
1Press one of the Express Cook pads (from
1-6) for 1-6 minutes of cooking at power
level 10.
For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes
of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is
counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter
1-10.
NOTE: Express Cook function pertains to pads
1-6 only.
Add 30 Sec
This will add 30 seconds to the time counting
down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch
will add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99
seconds.
Add 30 sec can also be used like an express 30
seconds button. The microwave oven will start
immediately when pressed.
Add
30 Sec.
Express Cook
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
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About the defrost features.
Weight Defrost
Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
(Time Defrost is explained on page 13.)
1Press DEFROST once for Weight Defrost.
2Enter the weight in pounds.
3Press START.
Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.
Defrosting Tips
Remove meat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
When the oven signals, turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large
roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds
and ounces, the ounces must be convert-
ed to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
1-2 .1
3.2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8.5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
Express Cook
Start
Pause
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Defrost
Weight/Time
Note: Max 6.0 lbs.
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of
time. See the Defrosting Guide on page 14 for
suggested times (Weight Defrost is explained
on page 12).
1Press DEFROST twice for Time Defrost.
2Enter defrosting time in minutes and seconds.
3Press START.
Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.
At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food
over and break apart or rearrange pieces for
more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas
with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to
defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the
food.
Noises may be heard during defrosting. This
is normal when oven is not operating at High
power.
Defrosting Tips
 Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has
partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers
should be partially uncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe
dish.
Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Time 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.
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Express Cook
Start
Pause
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Defrost
Weight/Time

Defrosting Guide
FOOD TIME COMMENTS
Bread, Cakes
Bread, buns, or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz) 1/4 min. 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, Frozen (1 lb) 6 to 9 min.
Fruit
Plastic Pouch - 1 or 2
(10 oz package) 1 to 5 min.
Meat
Bacon (1 lb)
Franks (1 lb)
Ground meat (1 lb)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
2 to 5 min.
2 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.
9 to 13 min.
per lb.
4 to 8 min.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5
minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just
until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes,
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 of time and shield warm areas with
foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with
table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
(2½ to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole (2½ to 3 lbs.)
Ground meat (1 lb)
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
14 to 20 min.
20 to 25 min.
7 to 13 min.
per lb.
3 to 8 min.
per lb.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn
over after first half of time. After second half of
time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish.
Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let
stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas
with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side up.
Turn over after first half of time. Run cool 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. De-
frost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours
in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
About the defrost features.
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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
1
Press the POPCORN button once for 2.0 ounce
bag, twice for 2.5 ounce bag, or three times for a
3.0 ounce bag.
2
Press START.
Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.
You can not change the selection or quantity
after the feature has started.
If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook
Time for additional cooking time. We recommend 30
seconds and watch carefully.
Use only with prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing 2.0 to 3.0 ounces.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in
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result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
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Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats servings of previously
cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.
Place the cup of liquid or covered food in the oven.
1
Press the REHEAT button up to six times to
choose the correct selection.
Press once for a pizza.
Press twice for vegetables.
Press three times for a plate of leftovers.
Press four times for soup.
Press five times for meat.
Press six times for pasta.
2Press the reheat pad again after food type
has been entered in order to select quantity.
3
Press START.
Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible,
to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have
wide variations in temperature. Some areas of food
may be extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough after the countdown use
Cook Time for additional reheating time.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use
With Reheat
It is best to use Cook Time for these foods:
Bread products.
Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after
reheating.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in
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result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
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Term Definition
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-
browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such
as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to
stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in micro-
wave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by turning back one
corner so excess steam can escape.
Microwave terms.
About the convenience features.
Beverage
Use the Beverage feature to heat various
amounts of liquids measured in ounces: Place
the liquid into the microwave oven.
4 oz. 1/2 cup
8 oz. 1 cup
12 oz. 1-1/2 cups
16 oz. 2 cupls
1
Press the Beverage button up to four times to
choose the correct selection.
Press once for a 4 ounce beverage.
Press twice for a 8 ounce beverage.
Press three times for a 12 ounce beverage.
Press four times for a 16 ounce beverage.
2Press START.
Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.
Beverage
Potato
To use the Potato feature:
Place the potato(es) into the oven.
1
Press the Potato button up to four times to
choose the correct selection.
Press once for 1 item.
Press twice for 2 items.
Press three times for 3 items.
Press four times for 4 items.
2Press START.
Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. It may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
Potato
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About the Power Level features. GEAppliances.com
Changing the Power Level
The power level may be entered or changed
before or during cooking. Power Level is set for
Level 10 (High) unless it is changed.
1Press Power Level button.
2Enter new power level by using the number
pads or press the Power Level button
multiple times until you find the level you
want.
3After you have selected the power level, wait
five seconds. The display will go back to the
Cook Time screen.
4Enter cooking time and press START.
OR
1Press Cook Time button.
2Enter your cooking time.
3Press Power Level button.
4Enter new power level by using the number
pads or press the Power Level button
multiple times until you find the level you
want.
5After you have selected the power level, wait
five seconds. The display will go back to the
Cook Time (Enter Time) screen.
6Press START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
Each power level gives you microwave energy
a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level
3is energy 30% of the time. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level 10) which gives you
100% power. Power level 10 will cook faster but
food may need more frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. A lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the
food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture
or appearance if one of the lower settings is used.
Use a lower power level when cooking foods that
have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped
potatoes and some casseroles.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles
off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer
heat to the inside of the food. An example of this
is shown with Power level 3³WKHGHIURVWF\FOH,I
microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside
of the food would cook before the inside was
defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
High 10 (100%): Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7 (70%): Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5 (50%): Slow cooking and tenderizing
for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3 (20 or 30%): Defrosting; simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1 (10%): Keeping food warm; softening
butter.
NOTE: You can also change the power level
during many cooking modes by pressing the
power level button entering a valid power level.
Express Cook
Start
Pause
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Surface Light
Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice
for the night light or a third time to turn the light
off.
About the other features.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions, START/
PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without
opening the door or clearing the display and
resume cooking later.
Clock
To change the time of day.
1Press the Set Clock button. (The microwave
should not be running.)
2Enter the appropriate time of day. Clock is on
a 12-hour scale.
3Press Set Clock or Start to accept the time.
Cancel/Off
Press the CANCEL/OFFbutton to stop and cancel
cooking at any time.
Control Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
oven from being accidentally started during
cleaning or being used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the
CANCEL/OFF button for three seconds. When the
control panel is locked, /2&.('will be displayed
briefly anytime a button or dial is pressed. “L” will
show in the display.
Set
Clock
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Cancel
Off
Surface
Light
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NOTE: The Timer indicator will be lit while the
timer is operating.
Timer
The Timer operates as a minute timer and can
be used at any time, even when the oven is
operating.
1Press the Timer button.
2Enter a time.
3Press the Timer 3Start button to start.
To cancel, press the Timer button or Cancel
button.
NOTE: If you press the Cancel button to cancel
the timer and you are cooking at the same
time, it will cancel your cooking selection also.
When time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press Timer or Cancel
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Timer
On/Off
Display If you have the Timer counting down and you are
using the Cook Time at the same time, you can
change the display to show either the timer or
the cook time countdown.
If the display shows the time for the Timer and
you would like to view the Cook Time, press the
COOK TIME button.
If the display shows the time for the Cook Time
and you would like to view the Timer, press the
TIMER button
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About the other features.
Turntable
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.
It can be turned off for large dishes.
Press the Turntable pad once to turn the
turntable off. Press again to turn the turntable
back on.
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to
touch. Be careful touching the turntable during
and after cooking.
Turntable can be turned off during the Cook
Time or Express Cook features by pressing
the Turntable pad. Note: At the conclusion of
the Cook Time and Express Cook features, the
turntable will automatically return to ON.
V ent Fan
The vent fan removes steam and other vapors
from surface cooking.
Press Vent Fan once for high fan speed, twice for
low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off.
Automatic Fan
An automatic fan feature protects the microwave
from too much heat rising from the cooktop
below it. It automatically turns on if it senses too
much heat.
If you have turned the fan on you may find that
you cannot turn it off. The fan 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.
Turntable
Vent
Fan
Insert Food Reminder
A reminder will show on the display if the user
tries to start the cooking cycle without placing
food inside the microwave oven within 5 minutes
prior to starting the cooking cycle.
Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven,
the oven will display “Food is ready” and beep
once a minute until you either open the oven
door or press the CANCEL/OFF button.
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