GE JEM6G Installation instructions

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Adapter Plugs
12
Appliance Registration
2
Care & Cleaning
11
Control Panel
6
Cook ‘N Watch
8
Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Defrosting
10
Double Duty Shelf 4,5, 11, 14, 15
Extension Cords
12
Features
5
Grounding Instructions
12
Hold Time
7
Light Bulb Replacement
11
Microwaving Tips
2
Minute/Second Timer
7
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Precautions
3
Problem Solver
16
Program Cooking
6
Repair Service
17
Safety Instructions
3,4
Temperature Cook
9
Temperature Probe
5,6,9, 11
Time Cook
8
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Help us 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
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
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
ned 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 registered. P1-ebecertain
that it is.
Write to:
General Electric Company
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 16.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your
General Electric supplier.
n7G Instillation Kit converts
this oven to a built-in wall oven.
WM7G Instillation Kit allows
this oven to be mounted on a wall.
When unpacking your
microwave oven...
you should find
an installation package that contains
installation instructions, a template,
and installation hardware for
under-the-cabinet mounting. If
missing, contact your supplier.
Ml These Thiws Am NormA with Your Mcrowave Oven:
* Steam or vapor escaping from
* Dull thumping sound while
around
the door.
oven is operating.
o Light reflection arowd door or o Some TV-Mdio interference
outer case. might be noticed while using your
● Dimming oven light and change
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
in blower sound may occur while
intefierence caused by other small
operating
at power levels other
applian~s ~d does not indicate a
than high. problem with your
oven.
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 gl- 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 ~GH. If
water becomes hot, dish is micmve
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.
● Some microwaved foods require
stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check your 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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PmAmIONS
~ AVOD
POSSIBLE
E=OSURE TO
~CESSIVE
MCROWAW
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since
o~n dear operation cm result in
harmfil exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
deftit or tam~r with tie safety
interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place my object
between the oven front face and
the
door or alkow soil or cleaner
residue to
accumul~te on smling
surfaces.
{c} Do Not Oprate the oven
if it is damaged. It
is particula~ly
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no
damage
to th~:
(1) door @ent)
(2) hinges and latches @roken or
loosened)
(3) door seals wd s~aling surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusti or repaired by anyone
axcept properly qualified service
personnel.
~O~~T
S~ETY mSTRU~IONS
Read all instruction before using this ~pplimce.
Q DO nut opemte this appliance
if it has a damaged ~wer cord or
When using electric~ appliances
basic sakty p~ecautions shodd be
followed, including the following:
WARNING–Tor~uce
the risk of burns, elutric 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 ~ AVOID
POSSBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” at left,
* This appliance must regrounded.
Connect odytoproperly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRU~IONS” on page 12.
* For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
oudet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
* Instil or locate this appliance
ody’in accordance with the
provided instilatio~ instructions.
*Be certain to place the front
s*e of the door th tick or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the
ap~ce in normal usage,
(Ifused on countertop.)
*DO not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
● Da not use outdoors.
* D O not immeme power co~d or
plug in
water.
**p power cord away ham
heated surfaces,
@ Do not let power cord hangover
edge of table or counter,
plug, ifit is no~wo~king properly,
or if it has been damag~-or-
dropped,
* See door surtice cleaning
instructions on page 11,
* This appliance should be
serviced only by qtiified service
~rsonrtel. Contact nearest
authoriti servim facdity tir
ednation, repair or adjustment.
● AS with any appliance? CIOS~
supervision is necessary when
used by chfldren.
Q To redu~~ the fi~k offi~ ~
the oven cavity:
–Do not overconk food, CarefuHy
attend appliance if paper, p}astic,.
or other combustible trtaterids are
placed inside tio oven to ticfiitati
cooking,
–Rem&e wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
plackg bag in oven.
–Do not use yonrrnicrowave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Rper towels, napki~and
w= paper, Recycled paper
products can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite.
PaWrptoducts containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as
they may also ignite.
–Do not operate the oven wMe
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the da~er of fire. If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the OVOH empty at dl
times-it saves
ertergy and
prolongs the lih of the oven.
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Features of Your Oven
CookiM Complek Reminder
@or T~ COOK, TW DE~OST
and COOK ‘N WA~H 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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1. Door Latches.
2. Door Screen. Metal screen
permits viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
3.
Oven Vent.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
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5. Oven Interior Light turns on
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.
6. MICROTHERMOMETERTM
Temperature fiobe. Use with
TEMP COOK/HOLD function
only.
7. DOUBLE-DUTYTM Shelf. Lets
you microwave several foods at
once. (See Safety Instructions for
special instructions. ) When this
shelf is not in use, please remove
from the oven.
& Touch Control ~nel and
Display. See
next page for
instructions.
9. Door htch Release. Press latch
release bar at indent to open door.
Door must be securely latched for
oven to operate.
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Your Touch Control Panel
The Touch 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. TIME COOK I & II.
Microwave for a preset amount of
time using automatic Power Level
10 (HIGH), (or change power level
after entering cooking time. See
page 8.)
2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic Power Level 3
(LOW). (If desired, you may
change power level after entering
defrosting time. See page 10.)
3.
POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad before entering another Power
Level number if you want to change
from Power Level 10 (HIGH) for
cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW)
for defrosting.
4. 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 in display. Touch
START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
5.
NUMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooking/defrosting
time, power level, time of day
and internal food temperature.
6.
MIN. Use with number pads to
enter whole minutes. For example,
for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.
7.
DISPLAY. Displays time of day,
time counting down during cooking
functions, internal
fmd temperature,
power level, cooking mode and
instructions.
8. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the
temperature probe to cook by using
a preset temperature. Once oven
reaches preset temperature, it
switches to HOLD setting and
maintains that temperature until
you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
(See page 9.)
9. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy.
It functions as a kitchen timer, as
a holding period after defrost or
as a delay timer before time or
temperature cooking. (See page 7.)
10. COOK ‘N WATCH. Use this
pad for short-term cooking . The
oven automatically turns off after
3 minutes. (See page 8.)
U. CLEM/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
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Use your Touch Control Panel to
Temp
Coo~Hold using your choice
of temperature, Time Defrost,
Time Cook and Cook ‘N Watch
using your choice of power levels
from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest),
time kitchen tasks with the
Min/Sec Timer, and set the clock.
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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 I & II, or program a
hold time between Time Defrost
and Time Cook I & II. (See page 7.)
Set Time Cook I &II for a two-
stage program using different times
and power levels. (See page 8.)

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 pad 3 and MIN
(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
“End~’ 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 cookbook.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK
I &II or TEMP COOK/HOLD
and enter cook time or temp. 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 pressing START.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to detist a frozen
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
“POWER 3?’ “ENTER DEF
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MIN
for
U minutes defrosting time. fi: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 and MIN to hold
for ten minutes. 10:00 appears on
display and “TIME” flashes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. The display shows : O and
“POWER 10:’ “ENTER COOK
TIME” flashes.
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Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for
twenty-five minutes of cooking time.
“COOK TIME” flashes and 25:00
and “POWER 10” appear on display.
Step8: Touch ST~. “DEF ~E”
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 wodd Defrost for 6 minutes
and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.

Cooking by~me
TI~ COOK I & II allows you
to microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power
level 10 @IG~, or change power
level automatically.
Power level 10 (HIGH) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See your cookbook.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of
wat;r and add 1 {easpoon 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 I & II
pad. Display shows : O and “POWER
10~’ “ENTERCOOKTWE” flashes.
If another power level is desired,
touch POWER LEVEL pad and
desired number, although Power
Level 10 (HIGH) is preferred for
this cup of coffee.
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK
TIME:’ “POWER 101’ 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.
Usi~ the ~me Cook II
Feature
With the Time Cook II feature, you
can set two time cooking functions
within one program. This would
be ideal if you desired to change
power levels during your cooking
operations.
The following is an example of how
to change power levels using Time
Cook II.
Step 1: Repeat Steps 1,2 and 3.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 3: Set your time.
Step 4: To change the power level,
touch POWER LEVEL pad and
desird number for new power level.
Step 5: Touch START.
Step 6: “POWER 10” is displayed
and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.
Step 7: At the end of “COOK
TIME I“ the next selected power
level is displayed and “COOK
TIME II” is shown counting down.
Step 8: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’ The
oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 9: Open the door.
Cook ‘N Watih
The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a
short-term cooking program which
automatically turns the oven off
after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for
melting cheese on food or other
quick cooking operations where
you want to stop cooking at just
the right time.
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To Use Cook ‘N Watch
Step 1:
Touch COOK ‘N WATCH.
“COOK ‘N WATCH” and
“POWER 10” are displayed
and “START” flashes.
Step 2: Touch START. “COOK ‘N
WATCH” and time counting up to
3 minutes are displayed. Power
level 10 is automatically set in
oven but another power level
can be selected.
Step 3: Open the door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking.
The oven will automatically signal,
flash “End” and shut off at the end
of 3 minutes.
Questiom and Answers
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 Time
Cook recipes give you a time range
to prevent overcooking. Set the
oven for minimum time, test the
food for doneness, and 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 I & II 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.
“ENTER POWER” flashes on the
display panel. Enter new number.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?
A. Yes.
To resume cooking,
simply close the door and press
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.

Cooking by Temperature
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.
Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to
cook a variety of foods to the
desired finished food temperature.
The TIME COOK I &II setting
is recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and foods
which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
“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 tempemture
for up to twelve hours or until you
touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Note: Oven automatically switches
to “Hold” when preset food
temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
HANDLE
CABLE
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of the food; it
must be used when using
“TEMP
COOK/HOLD?’ To use the probe
properly, follow directions below.
1
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Place tender beef roasts on trivet
in microwave-safe dish. Insert
probe 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.
Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish,
cover with plastic wrap. Insert
probe into center meaty area.
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cable end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven wall.
HowtoTemp 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.
Step2: Touch TEMP COOWHOLD.
“F” and “POWER 10” are displayed
and “ENTER TEMP” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for
125”F.
“TEMP;’ “POWER 10” and
“125F” are displayed.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes.
Touch 5 for medium power. “TEMR>’
“POWER 5“ and “125F” show
on display.
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
80°F., display will show “COOL”
and “FOOD TEMP.” If temperature
is
80°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.
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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. I inserted the temperature
probe, closed the door, touched
= COOK/HOLD and entered
my desired food temperature but
the temperature didn’t appear
on the display.
A. You may have entered an
incorrect temperature. Any food
temperature from 80° to 199°F.
may be entered for TEMP COOK/
HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF 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 “PROBE” flash after
I touched the START pad?
A. “PROBE” 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.

Defrosting
The defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of fromn food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
● Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See your cookbook for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place a l-lb. package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Display shows : O and “POWER 3?’
“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
your cookbook. For example, touch
4 and MIN pad for 4 minutes.
Display shows 4:00 and “POWER 3:’
“DEF TIME” flashes. If you wish
to change power level, touch
POWER LEVEL pad and then
new number.
Step 4: Touch START. “DEF TME”
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.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes “End~’ open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
DefrostiW ~ps
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
● For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
● Pre-packaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. Be
sure to remove any foil covers.
Keep metal trays at least 1“ away
from cavity walls.
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
total defrosting time about in 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.
Cookbook times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your cookbook. 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.
c Check your cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
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Care and Cleating
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.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Imide
Walls and floor. Some spatters can
be removed with a paper towel,
others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a
sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners
on oven walls. NEVER USE
A COMMERCIAL 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 thorougtiy
and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with a damp
cloth to remove all soil. DO
N~
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEA~G POWDERS OR STEEL
AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY
WILL MAR THE SURFACE.
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 floor. 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 cloth,
then rub lightly with plastic scouring
bdl 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<leaning oven.
How to Clean the Outside
Case. Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and damp cloth,
rinse with 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 Wnel. 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, nonabrasive 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 damp cloth and dry
thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
Oven kp 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 20-watt appliace bulb.
(It is available in drug and hardware
stores. ) Replace compartment
cover. Plug in the oven.
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GRO~ING 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)
WARNING–Imurover
use of the grounding plug ~an”result
in a risk of electric shock.
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 any ctiumstanca
cut or remove the t~ @und)
prong from the power cord.
Use of Adapter PIWS
Us~e situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected infrequently.
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 receptacle by the use
of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2)
which is available at most local
hardware stores.
TEMPORAW 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
ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not
insulated. and the wall receptacle
is grounded through the
ho~se
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.
Us~e situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected frequently.
Do 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).
Such extension cords are obtainable
through General Electric service.
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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To Remove the Oven from Cabinet Mount
Step 1: Replace the rubber feet.
Step 2: Fully support the
microwave with something sturdy.
For example use telephone books
or encyclopedias, stacked
evenly
and close enough to balance the
weight of the oven.
e.
Step 3: Open your cabinet and with
your screwdriver, begin to remove
the screws holding the microwave
oven in place by turning them
counterclockwise.
(Alternate between screws so that
oven is loosened as
evenly as
possible.)
Note: Before final removal of the
screws, check to be sure that the
microwave oven is being suitably
supported to prevent it from falling
or sliding.
13

How to Use the Double Duty
TM
Shelf
● Do not store or cook with
shelf on floor of oven.
Roduct
damage may result.
● Use potholders when handling
metil shelf and cookware.
They may be hot.
● Do not store microwave
browning dish on metal shelf.
The wire shelf is specifically
designed for added capacity heating
and reheating in your microwave
oven. Now more than one food may
be heated or reheated and ready to
serve at the same time.
When microwaving with the oven
shelf, some techniques will differ
from
tie cookbook which came
with your oven. It is important to
arrange foods properly (shown on
the next page). Cookware size is
important; select from among the
su~estions below. Also, food size
should be considered; foods over
3
~ inches high, or 3 pounds are not
recommended for shelf
cooting.
Batters and dough foods and also
uncooked foods which need to be
prepared from scratch should be
cooked without the oven shelf,
following cookbook directions.
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
cooking may make cookware hotter
than with regular microwaving.
Cookware for Shelf
Heating and Reheating
Before placing food in the dishes,
check to see that they will fit together
on or under the sheif. Also, be-sure
cookware is microwave safe.
Cookware for heating or reheating
include 1 cup measuring cup,
8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5x3-inch
loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.
Leftovers may be placed in small
individual ceramic or plastic bowls
or divided plates.
Positioning the Shelf
To position the DOUBLE DUTY
TM
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.
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 the shelf is properly
positioned, you should be able to
read the plastic tab that says FRONT
THIS SIDE UP. The shelf should fit
snugly in place, be level and not
touch the back wall of the oven.
If arcing occurs when using the
shelf to cook more than one food
at the same time, turn the oven
off. Make sure the shelf is
positioned right-side-upon all
four shelf supporfi and not
touching oven walls.
Use wax paper or plastic wrap
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 3 Y2 inches) is
possible. Cover with plastic wrap.
Use staggered arrangements of
food, placing food on right side of
shelf and lefi side of floor. Refer to
Heating or Reheating Guide in
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. Several
small bowls of leftovers maybe
heated in the same way, stirring
and reversing positions after half
of time.
How to Reheat Several Different ~pes of Foods T~ether
When heating several different
types of food together, foods which
should be served hot must be placed
on the oven floor, while foods which
are only warmed should be placed on
the shelf. This is because microwave
energy enters the oven from the
bottom only. Also, 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.
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 guide
in cookbook. ) After
halfoftime,
stir or rearrange foods (do not
reverse positions). Check foods
(especially those on oven floor)
after 3/4 of total time and remove
any which are done. Continue
cooking others.
Two frozen individual entrees
(5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners
(10 to
U oz. each) are both ready to
serve at the same time. Remove trays
of
fd 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 floor
1 to 2 more minutes.
Place on floor, 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 shelf those foods which need
only be warmed, such as bakery
pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
OVEN WILL NOT
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n your
home my & blown Orthe circuit breaker trippd, Replace fuse or reset
COME ON
cimuit breaker.
* unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
*Make
sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted inte wdl receptacle.
CONTROL PANEL
* ~oornot securely closed.
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
e S~A~mu~~~touched afier entering Coofing selection.
WILL N~START
● An~&er sel~tion entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it,.
o M~e sure you have entered c~~~g timeaftertouching TIME COOK I & 11.
* CLEAR/OFF ~s to~chM acciden~lly, Reset cooking program and touch STA~,
* ~~e s~e you have en~r~ adesir~ finished temperature afier touching TEMP
COOK/HOLD.
FOODS ARE HITHER
● Cooking times may vary because of starting fmdtemperature, food density or amount
OVERCOOKED OR of foods in
oven. Touch TIME COOK I & Dand additional cooking time forcornpletion.
UNDERCOOKED
● I~~orr~t~wer level entered. Checkcookbook for recornmendedpower level, or
chaging levels during cooting if necessary.
o Dishwm not ro~t~, turned or stirred, Some dishes require specific instructions,
Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.
w T~ many dishes in oven at s~e time. cooking time must be increased when cooking
more than one food item+ Check cookbook time recommendations.
o pro~ not inse~~ p~o~rly into m~t Ordish when using Temp CooWHold function.
Check cookbook for specific instructions.
“PROBE” APPEARS
● ~~b~has been fo~gott~n or not sea~d proprly in oven wall when using Temp
ON DISPLAY CooMHold.
All These Things Are Normal
with your Microwave Oven:
. Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
. Light reflection around door or
outer case.
● Dimming oven light and change
c Some TV-Radio interference
in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using your
operating at power levels other
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
than high.
interference caused by other small
● Dull thumping sound while oven appliances and does not indicate a
is operating.
problem with your oven.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center”
800.6262000
consumer information service
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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
General Electric
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
17

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18

Notes
19

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
FULL THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
For three years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the microwave oven
that fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
For the fourth and fifth year from
date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges.
WHAT IS N~ COVERED ● servicetriPstoyourhometo
teach you how to use the product.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
. Failure of the product if it is used
about operating the product, for other than its intended purpose
please contact your dealer or our or used commercially.
Consumer Affairs office at the
● Damage to product caused
address below, or call, toll free: by accident, fire, floods or acts
The GE Answer Center”
of God.
800.626.2000
consumer information service
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
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
futiher help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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No. 49-4858
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