GE JES1130 User manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-5
Operating Instructions
Convenience Feotures ...... 10-15
IVlicrow(]ve Terms .............. 18
Oven Features ................ 6, 7
Other Features ............. 16, 17
Power Levels .................... 8
Time Features ................... 9
Care and Cleaning ......... z9
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 2o
Things That Are Normal ........ 20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...... Back Cover
Product Registration ......... 21, 22
Warranty ...................... 23
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49-40657 07-11 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,
or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE 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 isimportant 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 soilor cleaner residueto
accumulate on sealingsurfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven ifit isdamaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close properly
and that there isno damage to the:
(1)door (bent),
(2)hinges and latches(brokenor loosened),
(3)door sealsand sealing surfaces.
(dJ TheOvenShould Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified servicepersonnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
• Read and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY section above.
• Thisappliance must be grounded. Connectonly
to a properly grounded outlet.Seethe GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONSsection on page 5.
• Installor locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
• Becertainto place the front surface of the door 3"or more
back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
• Thismicrowave oven isnot approved or tested for marine
use.
• Donot mount this appliance over a sink.
• Donot mount the microwave oven over or nearany
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
• Donot store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven isin operation.
• Donot operate this appliance if it hasa damaged power
cord or plug, if it isnot working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
• Donot cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Usethis appliance only for its intended useasdescribed
in this manual. Donot usecorrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance.This microwave oven isspecifically
designedto heat, dry or cook food, and isnot intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
• Donot store this appliance outdoors. Donot usethis
product near water-for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool,near a sink or in similar locations.
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• Keeppower cord away from heated surfaces.
• Donot immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Donot let power cord hang over edge oftable or counter.
• Toreduce the riskof fire in the oven cavity:
- Donot overcook food. Carefullyattend appliance
when paper, plasticor other combustible materials are
placed insidethe ovenwhile cooking.
- Removewire twist-ties and metal handlesfrom paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
- Donot usethe oven for storage purposes.Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
- Ifmaterials insidethe oven ignite,keep the oven door
closed,turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Ifthe door isopened,the fire may spread.
• Seedoor surface cleaning instructions in the Careand
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
• GEdoes not support any servicing ofthis microwave
oven, except asdescribed bythe Consumer Support
sections of this manual. Do not attempt to servicethe
microwave ovenyourself. If serviceisdesired,the this
appliance should be servicedonly by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicefacility
for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Thisappliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel.Contact the nearest authorized servicefacility
for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Aswith any appliance,close supervision isnecessary
when used bychildren.
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WARNING!
ARCING
Ifyou see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpod and correct the problem.
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven.
Arcing iscaused by:
• Metal or foil touching the sideof the oven.
• Foilnot molded to food (upturned edgesact
likeantennas).
• Metal,such astwist-ties, poultry pinsor gold-
rimmed dishes,in the microwave.
• Recycledpaper towels containing small metal
piecesbeing usedin the microwave.
FOODS
Donot pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unlessyou use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
Someproducts such as whole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closedjars-are able
to explode and should not be heated inthis
microwave oven.Such useof the microwave oven
could result in injury.
Donot boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressurewill
build up insideegg yolk and will cause itto burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
Operating the microwave with no food insidefor
more than a minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire. It increasesthe
heat around the magnetron and can shorten
the life of the oven.
Foodswith 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.
Avoid heating baby food in glassjars, even
with the lid off. Make sureall infant food is
thoroughly cooked.Stirfood to distribute the heat
evenly.Becareful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. Thecontainer may feel
cooler than the formula really is.Always test the
formula beforefeeding the baby.
Don'tdefrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especiallycarbonated beverages).Even
if the container isopened,pressure can build up.
Thiscan cause the container to burst,possibly
resulting in injury.
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 presenL THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERYHOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THECONTAINER IS DISTURBED ORA SPOON
OR OTHER UTENSILISINSERTEDINTO
THE LIQUID.
Toreduce the riskof injuryto persons:
- Donot overheat the liquid.
- Stirthe liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
- Donot usestraight-sided container with narrow
necks.
After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Becareful
when opening any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes.To
prevent possible injury,direct steam away from
hands and face.
Donot overcook potatoes.They could dehydrate
and catch fire,causing damage to your oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at
least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°Fand
poultry to at least an INTERNALtemperature
of 180°F.Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Hake sureall cookware usedin your microwave oven
issuitable for microwaving. Host glass casseroles,
cooking dishes,measuring cups,custard cups,pottery
or china dinnerware which does not have metallic
trim or glazewith a metallic sheen
can be used.Somecookware islabeled "suitable
for microwaving."
• Ifyou are not sure ifa dish ismicrowave-safe,
usethis test: Placein the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water-set the measuring cup either
in or next to the dish. Hicrowave
30-45 secondsat high. Ifthe dishheats,
it should not be usedfor microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats,then the dish ismicrowave-safe.
Ifyou use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Donot userecycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paperproducts containing nylonor nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
Somestyrofoam trays (likethose that meat
ispackaged 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 the microwave to dry newspapers.
Not all plasticwrap issuitable for usein microwave
ovens.Checkthe package for
proper use.
Papertowels, waxed paper and plasticwrap
can be usedto cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Besure to
vent plasticwrap so steam can escape.
• Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Potholdersmay
be neededto handle the cookware.
"Boilable"cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit,pierced or vented
as directed by package.If they are not, plastic
could burst during or immediately after cooking,
possiblyresulting in injury. Also,plasticstorage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal.When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plasticwrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
Usefoil only as directed in this guide.TVdinners
may be microwaved infoil trays lessthan 3/4"
high;remove the top foil cover and return the tray
to the box.When usingfoil in the microwave oven,
keepthe foil at least 1"away from the sides of the
oven.
• Plasticcookware-Plastic cookware designedfor
microwave cooking is very useful,but should be
usedcarefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic may
not be astolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periodsof overcooking.
In longer exposuresto overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
Follow theseguidelines:
H Use plasticsonly use
microwave-safe and
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer's recommendations.
_Do not microwave empty containers.
_!_Do not permit children to use plasticcookware
without complete supervision.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Thisappliance must be grounded. Inthe event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electricshock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
Thisappliance isequipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug.Theplug
must be plugged into an outlet that isproperly
installed and grounded.
Consulta qualified electrician or servicetechnician if
the GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONSare not completely
understood, or if doubt exists asto whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet isa standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it isyour personal responsibilityand 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.
We do not recommend using an extension cord with
this appliance. Ifthe power cord istoo
short,have a qualified electrician or servicetechnician
install an outlet near the appliance.
(SeeEXTENSIONCORDSsection.)
Forbest operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing offuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
WARNING!
EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord isprovided to reducethe risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
Extensioncords may be usedifyou are careful in usingthem.
Ifan extension cord is used-
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance;
I_The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that itwill not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Ifyou usean extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave
oven ison.Cooking times may be longer,too.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
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Features of the Oven
D 0 Door Latches.
Oindow with Metal Shield. Screenallows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Ooor Latch Release.Presslatch releaseto
open door.
O emovable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when usingthe oven.The
turntable may be removed for cleaning.
ORemovable Turntable Support. Theturntable
support must be in placewhen using the oven.
NOTE:Rating plate, ovenvent(s)and ovenlight are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Not all features on all models.
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GCooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
,Time Features
Press
Time Cook
Press number pads
TIME DEFROST
POWER LEVEL
EXPRESSCOOK
Enter
Amount of cooking time
Amount of defrosting time
Power level10 to 0
Starts immediately!
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz. or 3 oz.
Press once, or twice
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 8 oz.12 oz.16 oz. or 4 oz.
Press once, twice (236 mL,355 mL,473 mL
or three times or 118 mL)
REHEAT Enter cook
Press once see Cooking Guide
TIME COOK Enter Cooking Time
Press once
TIME DEFROST Enter Defrost Time
Pressone to four times
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About the features of your microwave oven.
ExpressCook J
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Changing the Power Level
The power level may be entered or
changed before entering the time for
Time Cook.
M ress TIME COOK and enter cooking
time.
_ Press POWER LEVEL and select power
level 10-0.
N PressSTART.
Variable power levelsadd flexibility to
microwave cooking.Thepower levelson
the microwave ovencan be compared to
the surface units on a range. Eachpower
levelgivesyou microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Powerlevel 70 is
microwave energy 70% ofthe time. Power
level 30 isenergy30% of the time. Host
cooking will be done on HI which givesyou
100% power. HIpower level will cook faster
but food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over.A lower setting
will cook more evenly and need lessstirring
or rotating of the food. Somefoods may have
better flavor,texture or appearance
if one of the lower settings isused.Usea
lower power levelwhen cooking foods
that havea tendency to boil over, such as
scalloped potatoes.
Restperiods (whenthe microwave energy
cycles off) givetime for the food to "equalize"
or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this isshown with
power level30-the defrost cycle.
If microwave energy did not cycle off,
the outside of the food would cook before
the insidewas defrosted.
Hereore some exomplesof usesfor vorious
power levels:
HI: Fish,bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
led-High 70: Gentlecooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium .50:Slow cooking and tenderizing
for stews and lesstender cuts of meat.
Low20 or 30: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Warm 10: Keepingfood warm; softening
butter.
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Time Cook
Allowsyou to microw(]ve for (]ny time up
to 99 minutes (]nd 99 seconds.
ExpressCook HI power level isoutom(]tic(]lly set,but you
12M PressTIMECOOK.
/4 5_ Entercooking time.
7 8 N PressSTART.
0You m(]y open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Closethe door (]nd
press STARTto resume cooking.
Defrosting and Cooking
You c(]n progr(]m the ovento (]utom(]tic(]lly
begin Time Cook (]fter defrosting.
R ressAUTODEFROST(]nd selectfood
weight.
_ Enterthe (]mount of cooking time.
M PressSTART.
OR
R ressTIMEDEFROST(]nd enter
defrosting time.
_ ressPOWERLEVEL.Ch(]nge power
levelifyou don't w(]nt def(]ult power.
(PressPOWERLEVELrepe(]tedlyto
select (]desired power level.)
M Enterthe (]mount of time.
cooking
L_ PressSTART
Theoven will begin defrosting. After
defrosting iscomplete, Time Cook will
count down.
Express Cook
Thisiso quick woy to setcooking time fro 1-6 minutes.
M Pressone of the Express Cook p(]ds (from 1-6)for 1-6 minutes of cooking (]t level
power
10. Forex(]mple,pressthe 2 p(]dfor 2 minutes of cooking time.
Thepower level c(]n be ch(]nged (]stime iscounting down. PressPOWERLEVEL(]nd enter
i-i0.
NOTE:ExpressCook function pertoins to pods 1-6 only.
Add
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Add 30 Sec
Itwill (]dd 30 secondsto the time counting down e(]ch time the p(]d ispressed. E(]chtouch
will (]dd 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes (]nd 99 seconds.
Theovenwill st(]rt immedi(]tely when pressed.

About the convenience features.
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ExpressCook
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5
8
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6
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Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time. See the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in
the About the convenience features section.)
M Press TIHE DEFROST.
_ Enter defrosting time.
M Press START.
[!_1Turn the food over after half the time.
I'_ Press START.
Atone half of selected defrosting time, turn
food over and break apart or rearrange
piecesfor more even defrosting. Shieldany
warm areas with small pieces of foil.The
ovenwill continue to defrost ifyou don't open
the door and turn the food.
Adull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. Thisis normal when oven isnot
operating at HI power.
Defrosting Tips
• Foodsfrozen in paper or plasticcan be
defrostedin the package.Closedpackages
shouldbe slit,pierced or vented AFTER
food haspartially defrosted.Plasticstorage
containersshouldbe partially uncovered.
Family-size,prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. Ifthe
food isin a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
Foodsthat spoileasily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one
hour after defrosting. Roomtemperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
Formore evendefrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, useAuto Defrost. Besure
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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Defrostinq Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads,Cakes
Bread,buns,or rolls (1piece) 1/4 rain.
Sweetrolls (approx.12 oz.) 2to 4 rain. Rearrangeafter halfthetime.
Fishand Seafood
Fillets,frozen(1lb.) 6to 9 rain.
Shellfish,small pieces(1lb.) 3to 7 rain. Placeblock incasserole.Turnoverand breakup after halfthetime.
Fruit
Plasticpouch--1 or2 I to 5 rain.
(10-oz.package)
Meat
Bacon(1lb.)
Franks(1lb.)
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
(2½to 3 Ibs.)
Chicken, whole (2_ to 3 Ibs.)
Cornish hen
Turkey breast (4to 6 Ibs.)
2to5 rain.
2to5 rain.
4to 6 min.
9to 13 min.
per lb.
4to 8 min.
per lb.
14to 20 rain.
20to 2Srain.
7to 13 rain.
per lb.
3to 8 rain.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes offer 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 offer 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.
Placewrappedchickenin dish.Unwrapand turn overafter first halfof time.After
secondhalfof time,separatepiecesand placein cookingdish.Microwave2to 4
minutesmore,ifnecessary.Letstanda few minutestofinishdefrosting.
Placewrapped chickenin dish.After halfthetime,unwrap andturn chickenover.
Shieldwarm areaswith foil.Tocompletedefrosting,run coldwater in the cavity
untilgibletscanbe removed.
Placeunwrapped henin theovenbreast-side-up.Turnoverafter firsthalf oftime.
Runcoolwater inthe cavity untilgibletscan beremoved.
Placeunwrapped breastin microwave-safedishbreast-side-down.Afterfirst half
oftime, turn breast-side-upand shieldwarm areaswith foil.Defrostfor second
halfoftime. Letstand 1 to 2 hoursinrefrigeratorto completedefrosting.
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About the convenience features.
Popcorn]
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
M ollow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than
1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of popcorn in the
center of the microwave.
N PressPOPCORNonce for a3.5 ounce
packageof popcorn, twice for a:3.0
ounce package.Theoven starts
immediately.
IReheat I
Reheat
M Press Reheat pad.
_ Enterthe food code. SeeCooking Guide
for Reheatfeature below for codes.
M Enterthe number of (1-4).Then
servings
the microwave will start immediately.
Youmay open the door during cooking
to check the food. Closethe door and
pressSTARTto resume cooking.
Cooking Guide for REHEAT feature
Available
Enter Code Food Choice Serving Ounces per serving
Selection
1 Pasta 1-4 4 oz per serving
2 Meats 1-4 4 oz per serving
3 Veggies i-4 4 oz per serving
4 Beverage 1-4 4 oz per serving
5 Sauces 1-4 4 oz per serving
6Plate
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IBeverage 1
Beverage
To use the Beverage feature:
PressBEVERAGEpad. Themicrowave
will automatically be set to heat an 8
ounce beverage. Themicrowave will start
immediately.
Ifyou would liketo changethesetting for
thebeverage size:
M Press BEVERAGEpad.
Press the key pad for the following
serving size:
KeyPad
1
2
3
4
Ounces per Serving
4 ounces
8 ounces
12 ounces
16 ounces
MThe microwave will start immediately.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature
may be very hot. Remove the container
with care.
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About the convenience features.
Potato I
Potato (on some models)
To use the Potato feature:
M Pressthe POTATO pad.
N ress the number of servings 1-4. The
oven will start immediately.
Vegetable
To use the Vegetable feature:.
M Press VEGETABLEpod.
I_ Enter the Vegetable code. See Cooking
Guide for Vegetables below for codes.
M nter the number of servings (1-4). Then
the microwave willstart immediately.
Cooking Guide for VEGETABLE Feature
Vegetable Type of Available Serving
Code Vegetables Selection Ounces per Serving
1 Fresh 1-4 Servings 4 ounces per serving
2 Frozen 1-4 Servings 4 ounces per serving
3 Canned 1-4 Servings 4 ounces per serving
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Auto
DefrostJ
Auto Defrost/Defrost
(on some models)
UseAuto Defrost/Defrost (onsome models)
for meat, poultry and fish weighing up to 6
pounds. UseTime Defrost (on some models)
for most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically setsthe defrosting
times and power levelsto giveeven defrosting
resultsfor meats, poultry and fish.
M Press AUTO DEFROST/DEFROST
repeatedly to select 0.1 to 6 pounds.
_ Press START.
(Time Defrost is explained inthe About the
time featuressection.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside
front of the oven.
• Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
• When the oven signals,turn the food over.
Removedefrosted meat or shieldwarm
areaswith small pieces of foil.
• After defrosting, most meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large
roasts should stand for about
:30minutes.
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About the other features.
_ Clock
Pressto enter the time of day.
Entertime of day.
M PressCLOCK.
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ause_JJ
Pause
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.
Press START/PAUSE again to restart the oven.
Child Lock-Out
Youmay lockthe control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally
started or used by children.
Tolock or unlock the controls, pressand hold CLEAR/OFFfor about three seconds.
When the control panel is locked,the lock indicator will be lit.
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Timer
Timer
This pad performs the following functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
How to Use as a Minute Timer
The Timer operates without microwave energy.
M Press TIMER.
_ Enter the amount of time you want to count down.
M Press TIMER. When the time is up, the timer will signal.
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Microwave terms.
Term
Arcing
Covering
Shielding
Standing Time
Venting
Definition
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparks inthe oven.Arcing iscaused by:
• metal or foil touching the sideof the oven.
• foilthat is not molded to food (upturned edgesact likeantennas).
• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins,gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covershold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap
or covering with wax paper allows excesssteam to escape.
In a regular oven,you shieldchicken breasts or bakedfoods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips offoil to shieldthin parts,such asthe tips of wings and legs
on poultry,which would cook before larger parts.
When you cook with regular ovens,foods such as roastsor cakesare allowed to stand to finishcooking
or to set.Standingtime isespeciallyimportant in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake
isnot placed on a cooling rack.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plasticwrap byturning back one corner so
excesssteam can escape.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. GEAppliances.com
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keepsthe
insidefresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
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How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, InsideWindow, Metal and Plastic Parts on theDoor
Somespatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsycloth, then rinsewith a damp cloth. Donot use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensilson oven walls.
To cleon the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using asponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with adamp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking.Wash it carefully
in warm, sudsywater or in the dishwasher.Theturntable and support can be broken if
dropped. Remember,do not operate the oven without the turntable and
support in place.
How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia
or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.
Case
Cleanthe outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinsewith a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window cleanwith a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Drythoroughly. Donot usecleaning sprays, large amounts of soap
and water, abrasivesor sharp objects on the panel-they can damage it. Somepaper towels
can alsoscratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to keepthe area clean where the door sealsagainst the microwave. Useonly
mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinsewell.
Power Cord
If the cord becomes soiled,unplug and wash with a damp cloth. Forstubborn spots,sudsy
water may be used,but be certain to rinsewith a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
plugging cord into outlet.
Stainless Steel(onsome models)
Donot usea steel-woodpad; it will scratch the surface.
To cleanthe stainlesssteel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable
for stainlesssteel surfaces. Usea clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Drywith a dry, clean
cloth.Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
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Troubleshooting Tips.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse inyour home may be • Replacefuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. • Unplugthe microwave oven,then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall • lake sure the 3-prong plug on the oven isfully inserted
outlet, intowall outlet.
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Control panel lighted, Doornot securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
yet oven will not start STARTpad not pressed after • PressSTART.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered • PressCLEAR/OFF.
already in oven and CLEAR/OFF
pad not pressed to cancel it.
CLEAR/OFFwas pressed • Resetcooking program and pressSTART.
accidentally.
Microwave oven control
will not work Thecontrol has been locked.
(When the control panel is
locked, the lock indicator
will be lit.)
• Pressand hold PAUSE/CLEARfor about three seconds
to unlock the control.
Things That Are Normal With Vour Microwave Oven
• Steam or vapor escaping from around
the door.
• Light reflection around door or outer case.
• Dimming oven light and change in
the blower sound at power levelsother
than high.
• Dullthumping sound while oven is
operating.
• TV/radio interference might be noticed while
usingthe microwave. Similarto
the interference caused by other small
appliances,it does not indicate a problem
with the microwave. Plugthe microwave
into a different electrical circuit, move the
radio or TVasfar away from the microwave
as possible,or checkthe position and signal
of the TV/radio antenna.
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