GE JE2800A User manual

Cou~rtipMicrwwe Oven
Contents
Adapter Plugs 13 Power Levels 6-9
Aluminum Foil
4 Precautions 3
Appliance Registration
2
Problem Solver
15
Care and Cleaning
14 Repair Service
15
Control Panel
6 Safety Instructions 3,4
Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Temperature Cook
9
Defrosting 12 Temperature Probe
9
Delayed Cooking 7
Time Cook 8
Extension Cords 13 Warranty Back Cover
Features 5
Grounding Instructions
13
Hold Time 7
Light; Bulb Replacement
14
Microwaving Tips
2
Minute/Second Timer 7
GEAmwer CenteP
Model and Serial Numbers
2
80~6262000
Model JE2800A The electric output
of this microwave oven
is 700 watts.
GEAppRances

Help m help you...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser,
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers.
This appliance
must
be *tered. Plwe beceti
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you received a
damaged oven . . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on page E.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
Optional Accessory
available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
U16 Installation Kit converts
this oven to a built-in wall oven.
M these things are normal with your microwave oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
● Dull thumping sound while
around the door. oven is operating.
o Light reflection around door or ● Some
TV-Rdio interference
outer case. might be noticed while using your
o Dimming oven light and change
mi~rowave oven. It’s similar to the
in blower sound may occur while interference caused by other small
operating
at power levels other appliances and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your oven.
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Microwaving ~ps
● 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
metilic trim or glwe with a metilic
sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for microwaving?’
If you are unsure, use this dish test:
Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Microwave 1-1% minutes at High (10).
If water becomes hot, dish is
microwave safe. If dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving.
. Paper towels, wax paper, and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
c Some microwaved foods require
stirring, rotating or rearranging.
Check the cookbook.
● Steam builds up pressure in foods
which are tightly covered by a skin
or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg
yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
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PRECAUTIONS
- TO AVOID
POSS~LE
EXPOSURE ~
EXC~SIVE
MICROWA~
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.
MO~ANT
S~ETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instmctions before using this applianc~.
When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING–TO reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
● Use this appliance only for iti
intended use as described in this
manual.
● Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE ~
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” at left.
● This appliance must be
grounded, Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See
“GRO~NGWSTRU~ONS”
on page 13.
● This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
● For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of
fise or tripping
of circuit breaker.
c Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
● Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three inches or
more back from the countertop
edge
to avoid accidental tipping
of the apptiance in norrmd usage.
● Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
● Do not use outdoors.
● Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
● DO not let power cord hang
over edge of tible or counter+
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● DO not o~rate 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.
● See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 14.
c This appliance should be
serviced otdy by qualified service
personnel.
Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
e-tion, repair or adjustment.
o AS with any appliance~ close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
● To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Donot ove~ookfood. CareWly
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to hcilitate
cooking.
–Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Paper towels, napkins and
wax paper. Recycled paper
products can contain metal Recks
which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may
dso ignite.
–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fwe. If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at dl
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.

~PORTmT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
-Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave
oven udess in a s~id
microwave popcorn accessory or
urdess you use popcorn labeled br
use in microwave ovens.
–Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
–If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep oven door
closd,
turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
. Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers-for
example, closed glass jars—may
explode and should not be heated
in this oven.
. Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their lids;
especially meat and egg mixtures.
. Don’t defrost fmn beverages
in narrow nakd botdes (especidy
carbonated beverages), Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury.
Q Use me@ ordy as directed in
the cookbook.
TV dinners maybe microwaved
in foil trays less than 3/4” high;
remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. When using
meti in
the microwave oven, keep metal
at least 1 inch away from sides
of oven.
● COOM~ utenstis may become
hot because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the
utensil.
● Sometimes, the cooking tray
can become too hot to touch.
Be carefil handling the cooking
tray during and after cooking.
● F~s cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
more rapidly than MS containing
less moisture. Should this occur,
re~r to page 14 for instictions on
how to clean the inside of the oven,
Q Thermometer—Do not
use a thermometer in fd you
are microwaving unless the
thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven,
. ~move the temperature p~k
bm the oven when not in use. If
you leave the probe inside the oven
without inserting it in
W or liquid,
and turn on microwave energy, it
can create electrical arcing in the
oven and damage oven
tils,
. pl~c u~~pl~ic u~ns~s
designed for microwave cooking
are very useful,
but should be
used carefully. Even microwave
plastic may not be as tolerant of
ovemking conditions as are *S
or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected
to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcoohg, the N
and utensils could ignite. For
these reasons:
1) Use microwave
plastics
ody and use them in strict
compliance with the utensil
manuticturer’s recommendations.
2)
Do not subject em~ utenstis to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic utensils
without complete supervision.
● When cooking pork, follow
the directions exacdy and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170W,
This assures that, in the remote
possibdity that trichina maybe
present in the meat, it wiu be
killed and meat will be safe to eat.
● Botiing eggs is not
recommended in a microwave
oven. Pressure can bufld up
inside the egg yolk and may cause
it to burst, resulting in injury.
● F~ with ~b~ken outer
‘%kin” such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
● ~~Boilab]e” cooking ~uch~
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as ~tcd in the cookbook. Ethey
are not, plastic could burst during
or immediately atir cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers should be
at lwt partitiy uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering care~y and direct steam
away from hands and face.
. SPntieous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.
SAVE TH~E
~STRUCTIONS
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Features of Your Oven
Cooting Complete Reminder
(For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the
oven will beep once a minute until you either open
the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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Oven Interior
1. Door Handle. Pul1 to open door.
7. MICROTHERMOMETERTM
10. Glass Cooking
Tray. Tray
Door must be securely latched for
oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
3. Viewing Window with Metal
Shield. Metal screen permits
viewing of hods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
5. Oven Vent.
6. Mode Stirrer Cover.
Protects
the microwave energy distributing
system. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.
Temperature Probe. Use with
TEMP COOK/HOLD function
only.
8. Receptacle for Temperature
Probe.
Temperature probe must be
securely inserted into receptacle
when using TEMP COOK/HOLD.
9.
DOUBLE-DUTYTM Shelf.
Lets you microwave several foods
at once. (See Safety Tips for special
instructions. ) When this shelf is not
in use, please remove from the oven.
must be in place w-hen using ~he
oven. Cooking performance will be
unsatisfactory without the tray in
place. The tray may be removed for
cleaning.
U. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.
~. Touch Control Panel and
Display. See
next page for
instructions.
When You Plug in the Oven
The panel displays four 8’s on the upper portion and all of the oven
functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear
and “PF” comes on in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs,
and you must reset Clock after touching CLEAR/OFF.
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Your Touch Control
The control panel allows you
to set the oven controls
electronically with the touch
of a finger.
It’s designed to be
easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of
day, time counting down during
cooking functions, power level,
internal food temperature, cooking
mode and instructions.
2. TIME COOK. Microwave
for a preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10 (High) (or
change power level after entering
cooking time. See page 8.)
3. DEFROST. Gentle thawing at
automatic power level 3 (Low). (If
desired, you may change power
level after entering defrosting time.
See page 12.)
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch
these pads to enter cooking time,
defrosting time, time of day,
temperature or power level.
5. CLOCK. Touch this pad
to enter time of day or check time
of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad
and then enter time of day. For
example, if time is 1:30, touch
number pads 1, 3 and O and “1:30”
will appear on display. Then touch
START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
6. POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad before entering another power
level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10
(High) for cooking or power
level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
7. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the
temperature probe to cook by using a
preset temperature. Once
fti reaches
preset temperature, oven switches
to HOLD setting and maintains that
temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 9.)
Wnel
& MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy.
It can function as a kitchen timer,
as a holding period timer after
defrost or as a delay timer before
time or temperature cooking. (See
page 7.)
9. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
10. START. After all selections
are made, touch this pad to start
the oven.
“EE EE” Ap- on Dkplay:
● When using TEMP COOK/
HOLD function, you have
entered a temperature less than
90°F. or more than 199°F.
● When setting clock, you have
not entered a valid clock time.
“Pr ob” Appears On Display:
. Probe has been forgotten when
TEMP COOK/HOLD function
is being used.
● Probe is not securely seated in
oven wall receptacle.
Rogmm Cooting
Use the control panel to Temp Cooti
Hold with a choice of temperature,
Defrost and Time Cook with choice
of power levels from 1 (lowest) to
10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with
the Min/Sec Timer and set the clock.
Create your own programs to suit
your individual cooking style. For
example: use the Min/Sec Timer
to delay the start of Temp Cook/
Hold or Time Cook, or program a
hold time between Defrost and
Time Cook. (See page 7.) Set Time
Cook to desired cooking time; oven
shuts off automatically at end of
time. (See page 8.)
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How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer
The MIN/SEC TIMER has three
timing functions:
● It operates as a minute timer.
● It can be set to delay cooking.
● It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The MIN/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Display shows “3:00” and
“TIME:’
3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes “Endl’ and display shows
time of day.
Programming a HOLD
TIME
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program “hold time”
between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A HOLD, or “standing”
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or in the cookbook.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME
COOK or TEMP COOK/HOLD
and enter cook time or temperature.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter
number of minutes to delay cooking.
Touch START. Timer will count
down to zero and cooking will
begin. When delaying temperature
cooking, be sure probe is in food
before touching START.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a kzen
casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer
and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch DEFROST pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for
H minutes defrosting time. “B:OO”
appears on display. (Defrosting is
automatically set on power level 3
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the
desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The
display shows “:
O“ and “ENTER
TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold
for ten minutes.
“10:00” appears on
display and “TIME” flashes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Display shows “:
O“ and “ENTER
COOK TIME” flashes.
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Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for
twenty-five minutes of cooking time.
“COOK TIME” flashes and
“25:00” appears on display.
Step8: Touch ST~. “DEF TWE”
and “15:00” counting down show
on display. As each function is
automatically performed, oven
display shows instructions entered
and the function.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
“End~’
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
A.
The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes.
Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Defrost and amount of
time. Then program Hold and the
amount of time. Be sure to put the
thawed dish in the refrigerator
promptly.
N~E: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
Q.
I programmed my oven for
a specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to Defrost for 4 minutes,
Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then
Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case,
the oven would Defrost for 6
minutes and Hold/Time for 2
minutes.

CooHng by ~me
The time cooking feature allows
you to preset the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically.
Power level 10 (High) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See the cooking guide.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
II I I II I
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,
add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and
stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no
metal decoration and is microwave
safe. (Refer to Microwaving Tips
on page 2.) Place cup in oven and
close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Display shows “: O“ and “ENTER
COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1,0 and O for one minute. Display
shows “1:00” and “COOK TIME”
flashes.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” below.)
How to Chage Wwer bvel
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK
TIME” and time counting down
show on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
“End~’ Oven,
light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
How to Use Auto Stiti
The Auto Stirt feature allows
you to program your oven to
begin cooking at a preset time
of day—up to a
D-hour delay.
To Use Auto Start
Step 1:
Touch AU~ START pad
(instead of START pad).
Step 2: Enter the time you want
the oven to start. (Be sure your
microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking
program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The
oven will automatically start at
the desired time.
Questions and Answe~
Q. I set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my food
wasn’t done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due
to time or location, many recipes
give you a time range to prevent
overcooking. Set the oven for
minimum time, test the food for
doneness, then cook your food a
little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads
and selected my power level. When
I touched START, however, my
oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK pad must be
touched before setting the number
pads or else your oven will not
begin cooking.
Q.
I want to cook on a power
level other than High. What do I
need to do?
A.
To change the power level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
“P-10” appears on the display
panel. Enter new number.
Q. What happens if I accidentally
operate the microwave oven
without food in it?
A. Accidental use for short periods
of time does not damage the oven
but it is not recommended.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?
A. Yes.
To resume cooking,
simply close the door and touch
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.
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Cooking by Tempemture
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.
TEMP COOK/HOLD takes the
guesswork out of cooking because
the oven automatically signals with
four beeps when the food reaches
the preset temperature. The Hold
feature will maintain this temperature
for up to one hour or until you
touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Note: Oven automatically switches
to Hold setting when preset food
temperature is reached.
The Temperature Robe
HANDLE CABLE
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END
SENSOR
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of your food;
it must be used when using TEMP
COOK/HOLD. To use your probe
properly, follow directions below.
Place tender beef roasts on trivet in
microwave safe dish. Insert probe
horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat.
Make sure the handle does not
touch the food, or top or sides of
the oven. Cover with wax paper.
Pork or ham roasts need no trivet.
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cable end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven wall.
Howto Temp Cook a Rolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
into roast and attach probe securely
in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/
HOLD. “ENTER TEMP COOK”
flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for 125°F.
“TEMP” and “D5” show on display.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad. “P-” appears. Touch 5 for
medium power.
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
90°F., display will show “-90?’ If
temperature is 90°F. or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 125°F. is reached,
the oven will sound and display
“Hold~’ The oven will then hold
the temperature.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food
from the oven.
cooki~ mps
● Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though
requiring more time.
● Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
● Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
Questions and Answers
Q. After I followed the steps and
touched the
ST~ pad, “~ ~“
flashed and a signal sounded.
A. “EE EE” flashes if you set
the temperature either below 90°F.
or above 199°F. To re-enter, touch
CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.
Q. Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook?
A. Yes.
Delicate butter icings, ice
cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc. soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and
frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It’s
best to Time Cook these foods.
Q. Why did “R ob” flash after
I touched the START pad?
A. “Pr ob” will flash if you
don’t seat the cable end of the probe
securely into the receptacle in the
oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use
the probe.
Q.
Can I leave my probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No,
if it touches the oven wall,
you may damage the oven.
Q.
Can I Temp Cook different
portions of food at different
temperatures?
A. Yes. The temperature probe
gives you the freedom to cook
different portions of food at
different temperatures to suit
individual eating styles. Simply
place probe in food and change
temperature setting as needed.
Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish and
cover with plastic wrap.
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How to Use the Double Duty
TM
Shelf
. Do not store or cook with
Cookware for Shelf Positioning the Shelf
shelf on floor of oven. Roduct
Heating and Reheating
damage may result.
Before placing food in the dishes,
● Use pot holders when handling
check to see that they will fit
metal shelf and cookware. together on or under the shelf.
They may be hot.
Also, be sure cookware is
Q Do not store microwave
microwave safe.
browning dish on metil shelf.
The wire shelf is specifically
designed for added capacity
heating and reheating in your
To position the DOUBLE DUTYTM
microwave oven. More than one
food may be heated or reheated and
ready to serve at the same time.
When microwaving with the oven
shelf, tip the back slightly and fit
the shelf support guides
onto the
support guides located on each side
of the oven in the rear.
shelf, some techni~ues will differ
from the cookbook which came with
your oven. It is important to arrange Cookware for heating or reheating
foods properly; this is shown on the include 1 cup measuring cup,
next page. Cookware size is important;
8x4x3-inch loaf dishes. 9x5x3-inch
select from among the suggestions loaf dishes or 9-inch
~le ~lates.
at right. Also, foo-d size s~~uld be
considered; foods over 4 inches
high, or 3% pounds are not
recommended for shelf cooking.
Batters and dough foods and also
uncooked foods which need to be
prepared from scratch should be
cooked without the oven shelf,
following the cookbook directions.
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Leftovers may be placed in small
individual ceramic or plastic bowls
or divided plates.
shelf to cook more than one food
Use pot holders when handling
foods heated together with
your
oven shelf, especially when heating
larger amounts of food. Extra
steam generated from multiple food
Next, lower the front until the shelf
support guides
fit onto the support
guides located at each side of the
oven in the front.
When properly positioned, the
shelf should fit snugly in place.
The shelf should also be level and
not touch the back wall of the oven.
If arcing occurs when using the
at the same time, turn the oven
off. Make sure the shelf is
positioned right-side-up on all
four shelf
supporti and not
touching oven walls.
cooking may make cookware hotter Use wax paper or plastic wrap
than with regular microwaving. instead of lids on casseroles. Lids
may add too much height to dish.
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How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food
Two plates of leftovers maybe
reheated together. Arrange thick
or dense foods to outside edges of
plate and cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave at
High (10) for 2 to 3
minutes. Reverse-position of plates
(top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn.
Continue microwaving at High (10)
for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue
heating, if necessary, until hot.
Reheating two casseroles (height
should be less than 31/2 inches) is
possible. Cover with plastic wrap.
Use
sta~ered arrangements of food,
placing food on right side of shelf
and left side of floor. Refer to
Heating or Reheating Guide in the
cookbook for suggested microwave
time per casserole and add the times
together. Microwave at High (10)
reversing position of foods (top
to bottom) after half of time. Also,
heat several small bowls of leftovers
this way, stirring and reversing
positions after half of time.
Two frozen individual entrees
(5 to 7 oz. each) or two
~ dinners
(10 to
~ oz. each) are both ready
to serve at the same time. Remove
trays of food from their boxes and
turn back one corner of the plastic
cover to vent. If there are foil covers,
remove them and return the trays of
food to their boxes. (Batter foods
should be removed from the trays
and cooked conventionally. ) Place
in oven with one TV dinner on
right shelf and the second dinner
on left floor. Microwave at High
(10) for 8 minutes. Reverse positions
(top to bottom) and rotate foods
1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at
High (10) for 8 minutes. Check
dinners for heating. If one dinner
seems less done than desired,
return it to the box and continue
heating on shelf 1 to 2 more minutes.
How to Reheat Several
Different ~pes of Foods
Together
When heating several different
types of food together, foods which
should be served hot must be placed
on the oven shelf, while
fds which
are only warmed should be placed on
the floor. This is because microwave
energy enters the oven from the top
ody. Aso, it is important to remember
that foods absorb microwave energy at
different rates. Rates can be affected
by the size of the food, and its
starting temperature.
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Because of the varying rates, you
may need to start reheating a large
or dense food a few minutes ahead
of time, then add other smaller or
less dense foods. Alternately, if
one of the foods you are heating
seems undercooked but the others
are heated satisfactorily, let the
underheated food continue cooking.
Heat or reheat different types of
food at High (10). To determine
heating times, add times for all
foods together. (See Heating or
Reheating Guide in the cookbook.)
After half of time, stir or rearrange
foods (do not reverse positions).
Check foods (shelf especially) after
3/4 of total time and r;move any
which are done. Continue cooking
others.
Place on shelf, large or dense
foods which need the most heating,
such as leftover fried chicken,
casseroles of canned or leftover
vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on
oven floor those foods which need
only be warmed, such as bakery
pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
Pop popcorn on the microwave
oven floor only.
Popcorn placed on
the oven shelf will not pop properly
Use a special microwave popcorn
accessory or popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.

Defrosting
The Defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of frozen food
and
is one of the g-t advantages
of a microwave oven.
● Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
. See the cookbook for defrosting
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Be sure
Dackaze contains no metal.
Step4: Touch STA~. “DEFT~E”
shows and time counts down on
display. When cycle is completed, the
oven signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
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Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes “End:’ open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosti~ ~ps
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
Step 2: Touch DEFROST Display can be defrosted in the package.
shows “:0” and “ENTER DEF
TIME” flashes
. For even defrosting, some
Step 3: Select one half of the total foods need to be broken up or
defrosting time recommended in the separated part of the way through
cookbook. For example, touch 4, 0 the defrosting time.
How to Change Wwer Wvel
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
and O for 4 minutes. Display shows
‘4:00” and “DEF TIME” flashes.
● Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a
microwave-
safe dish.
. Check the cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
totil defrosting time in about 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your defrosting guide. If your
food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, reset your
oven and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so
quic~y
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes.
You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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. (Fig. 1)
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use of the ~rounding ~lug ~an”result
in a risk o~electric ~hoc~.
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INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
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.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
~ not under anv ck~cm
Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where
appliance’s power cord will
bedisconnectedinf~uently.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY
CONNE~ION
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall
recep-wcle by the use
of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2)
which is available-at
mos~local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in the
wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
Caution: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wall
receptacle cover screw does not
cut or remove th; third @und)
ground the appliance unless the
prong from the power cord.
cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle
is grounded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use. Should this happen,
DO N~ USE the appliance until
a proper ground has again been
established.
Usage situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected frequently.
h not use an adapter plug in these
situations because disconnecting of
the power cord places undue strain
on the adapter and leads to eventual
tiure of the adapter ground terminal.
You should have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a three-
prong (grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
Use of Etiension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord. However, if it is
necessary to use an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire extension cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug,
and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater
than the electrical rating of the
appliance (15 amperes).
If you do use an extension cord
with your microwave oven,
the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when oven
is in use. Cook times may be longer
as
well.
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Care and Cleaning
Your new microwave oven is
a valuable appliance. Protect
it from misuse by following
these rules:
● Keep your oven clean and
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven
door a few minutes afier cooking
helps air-out the interior. An
occasional thorough wiping with
a solution of baking soda and
water keeps the interior fresh.
● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be scratched.
The control panel can be damaged.
● Don’t remove the mode
stirrer cover
at the top of the oven
(microwave feature 6 on page 5).
You will damage the oven.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Imide
Walls, floor and mode stirrer
cover. Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may
require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth,
then rinse witi a damp cloth. Do not
use abrasive cleaners on oven walls.
NEVER USE A COMMERCWL
OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART
OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up
spatters daily and wash when soiled
with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroug~y
and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with a damp cloth
to remove all soil. DO N~ USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.
Glass Cooking Tray. Occasionally
it is necessary to remove the cooking
tray for cleaning of the tray or
oven. To prevent breakage, do not
place tray into water just after
cooking. Wash it carefully in warm,
sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
The tray can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the oven
without the cooking tray in place.
Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear Dish:
If grease
is present, high heat generated on
bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish
may cause the grease to burn onto
the oven tray. This may be removed
with a cleanser such as Bon
Ami”
brand cleanser.
After using Bon
Ami@ brand
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon
Ami” brand cleanser
on the painted surfaces such as the
walls. It may scratch the paint.
Automatic Temperature Probe.
Probe is sturdy, but care should be
taken in handling. Do not twist or
bend; avoid dropping temperature
probe.
Clean as soon after using as possible.
To clean, wipe with sudsy ~ioth,
then rub lightly with plastic scouring
ball if necessary. Rinse and dry.
(Or wash in dishwasher.)
DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf. Your
shelf accessory is designed for use
in a microwave oven only; do not
use in a conventional oven. Do not
use a browning dish with the shelf.
Arcing could occur.
Clean shelf with mild soap and
water or in the dishwasher.
Do not
clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven.
How to Clean the Oukide
Case. Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and damp cloth,
rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth. Chrome trim is best
wiped with a damp cloth and then
with a dry towel.
Control Panel. Wipe with a damp
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water, abrasives, or sharp
objects on the panel—they can
damage it.
Door Surface. When cleaning
surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door,
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps
or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth.
Power Cord. If the cord becomes
soiled, unplug and wash with damp
cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain
to rinse with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
Oven hmp Replacement
First unplug the oven. Then
remove lamp compartment cover
by removing screw which holds
cover in place. Cover is located
on the back of the outer case.
Replace with 40-watt appliance bulb.
(It is available in drug and hardware
stores. ) Replace compartment cover.
Plug in the oven.
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PROBLEM
OVEN WILLN~
COME ON
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL N~ START
FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED
“EE EE” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
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All These Things Are Normal
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
. Lipht reflection around door or
“Prob” APPEARS ON
DISPLAY
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
.
A fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
. Door not securely closed.
● START must be touched after entering cooking selection.
Q Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.
. Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK.
c CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.
● Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP
COOK/HOLD.
Q Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount
of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK and additional cooking time for completion.
● Incorrect power level entered. Check Cookbook for recommended power level, or
changing levels during cooking if necessary.
● Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.
Check Cookbook or recipe for instructions.
● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking
more than one food item. Check Cookbook time recommendations.
● Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold function.
Check Cookbook for specific instructions.
● When using Temp Cook/Hold, a temperature less than 90°F. or more than 199°F. has
been entered.
. When using Auto Start, you have not entered a valid clock time.
. When using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time.
● Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp
Cook/Hold.
with your Micrfiwave Oven:
GE Answer Center”
● Steam or vapor escaping from
800.626.2000
around the door.
consumer information service
outer case.
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
Q Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
. Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original
the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of
succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor to purchased for ordinary home use
repair or replace
any pan of the
in the 48 mainland states, Alaska,
microwave oven that fails because
Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
of a manufacturing defect.
All warranty service will be provided
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
by our Factory Service Centers or
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
by our authorized Customer Care@
servicers during normal working
For the second through fifth year
hours.
from date of original purchase, we Look in the White or Yellow Pages
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if of your telephone directory for
the magnetron tube fails because
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for service labor charges.
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
For each of the above warranties:
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
To avoid any trip charges, you must CARE@ SERVICE.
take the microwave oven to a
General Electric Factory Service
Center or a General Electric
Customer Care@ servicer and pick
it up following service. In-home
service is also available, but you
must pay for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
WHAT IS N~ COVERED ● Improperinstallation
. Failure of the product if it is used
If you have an installation problem,
for other than its intended purpose
● Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product. contact your dealer or installer. or used commercially.
You are responsible for providing
Read your Use and Care material.
adequate electrical, exhausting . Damage to product caused
If you then have any questions
and other connecting facilities.
by accident, fire, floods or acts
about operating the product, please
of God.
. Replacement of house fuses or
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
resetting of circuit breakers.
WARRAN~R IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
CenteF
800.626.2000
consumer information service
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Part No. 164D1352P215
Pub. No. 49-4982
JE2800A
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