GE JES1142SF User manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-6
Operating Instructions
Convenience Features .... 13-15
Microwave Terms ........... 18
Oven Features ............ 7, 8
Other Features .......... ] 6, 17
Power Levels ............... 9
Time Features .......... 10-19
Care and Cleaning ........ 19
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 20
Things That Are Normal ..... 90
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Co_er
Warranty ................. 93
JES1142SF
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
_Amcan find them on a label inside
the oven.
164D3370P315 49-40385 05-03Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,
or topre vent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
(a) DoNotAttemptto operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in ham_ful
exposure to inicrowa\'e energy': It is ilnl)ortant not to
(leteat or tamper with the sateP,' interlocks.
(b) Do IVotPlace any object between the oven fi'ont ti_ce
and the door or alh)w soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surli_ces.
(c) Do Not Operate tile oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that tile oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to tile:
(l) door (bent),
(2) hinoes and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surli_ces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be a(!iusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
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 fi)llow the specific precautions in tile
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section above.
• This al)pliance ii/tlst be grotlnded. (_onnect only
to a properly grotmded outlet. See tile Grounding
Instructions section on page 5.
•Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
• Be certain to place the fl'ont sur/hce ot the door 3" or
more back fl'om tile counterto I) edge to avoid acddental
tipping of tile al)pliance in nomml usage.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
iilalJne tlse,
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Do not IllO/lnt tile i/licrowa;'e oven ovex" or near any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
•Do not store anything directl)' on top of tile microwave
oven s/li-]_lce when tile microwave oven is in oi)eration.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working properl> or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or wq)o_
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, (h T or cook fi)od, and is not intended
fi)r laboratory or industrial use.
• Do not store this appliance outdoor5. Do not use this
product near wate_fi)r example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
locations.
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• Kee I) power cord away fl'om heated surti_ces.
• Do not imme_e power cord or l)lug in water:
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or
Co/intei;
• To reduce the risk ot fire in the oven caviP,':
--Do not overcook food. Caretully attend appliance
when paper; plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
--Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
--Do not use tile oven ti)r storage puq)oses. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in tile oven
when not in use.
--If materials inside the oven ignite, kee I) the oven (loot"
closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the filse or circuit breaker panel.
If tile door is opened, tile fire may spread.
• See door surli_ce cleaning instructions in tile Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven secdon of this manual.
• (;E does not SUl)port any servicing olthe microwave.
We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to
service tile microwave vom_el£
_&swith an) appliance, close supervision is necessm_'
when used b_ children.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpadand correct the problem.
Ardng is tile nficrowave teml fi)I"sparks in tile oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil t(mching tile side of tile oven.
• Foil not nlolded to food (ui)turned edges act
like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultIy pins or gold-
i_iinined dishes, in the nficrowave.
• Recycled i)ai)er tcmvls c(mtaining sniall nletal
pieces being used in the inicr(m'ave.
FOODS
•Do not pop l)Ol)('oi'n ill yo/II" Illi(l'(Iwaxe oven
unless in a si)ecial nficrowave popc(wn accessoI T
or unless you use I)OI)C(wn labeled fin" use in
nlicI'o_;Ive ovens.
• Seine pr(Mucts such as whole eggs and sealed
c(mtainei_--fln" exanli)le, cl()sed jai_--ai'e able
to exi)lode and should not be heated in this
II/icI'owave oven. _tlcl/ rise of tile illiCi'Owave ()veil
could result in initlr}:
• Do not boil eggs in a inicrowave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
built, possibly resulting in iI_juIT.
• Oi)erafing tile inicixm'ave Mth no fl)od inside fiw
i/lore than a niinute or two niav Catlse clalllage
to tile oven and could start a fire. It increases tile
heat around tile inagnetixm and can shorten
tile life (ff tile oven.
•SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such aswater,coffee ortea are ableto
be overheatedbeyondtheboilingpoint without
appearingtobe boiling.Visiblebubblingor boiling
when thecontainer isremovedfromthe microwave
ovenisnot alwayspresent.THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA
SPOONOROTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTO
THELIQUID.
Foods Mth unbroken outer "s!dif' such as
potatoes, hot clogs, sausages, tonlatoes, ai)i)les,
chicken liveI_ and other giblets and egg yolks
should be i)ierced to allow steanl to escape
To reduce tile risk of ii_jui T to pei_(ms:
--Do not (werheat the lklukl,
ISfii" tile liquid both befi)re and halfway through
heating it.
I Do not use straight-sided container with narrow
necks.
--Mter heating, allow the container to stand in the
ii/ici'owave ()veil I()i" a short tiille befi)i'e i'ei/loving
tile containei:
ILrse extrenie care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into tile container.
during cooking.
•Avoid heating baby toed in glass jai!, even
with the lid off. Make sure all intimt toed is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distIibum tile
heat evenly. Be careful to l)revent scalding
when wamling fimnula. Tile container nlav feel
cooler than tile fi)I_nula really is. M_z_vs test tile •
fimnula befl)re ti_eding tile baby.
•Don't defl'(ISt fl'ozen bexei'ages in narrox>necked •
bottles (esi)ecially carbonated be;'erages). Even
if tile container is ol)ened, l)ressure can build Ul).
This can cause tile container to built, possibly
resulting in ii_jui>
Hot toods and steanl can cause burns. Be careful
when oi)ening anv containei_ of hot food,
inchIding I)OI)corn bags, cooking i)ouches and
boxes. To i)i'event possible iI_juIN direct steani
away fl'onI hands and ti_ce.
Do not overcook I)Otatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing danlage to your oven.
Cook nleat and poulti T thoroughl)_ineat to at
least an INTERNAl, tenlI)erature of 160°F and
i)oultry to at least an INTERNAl, tenII)erature
of 180°E Cooking to these tenlperamres usually
protects against fi)odborne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make S/lI'e all cookware used in vo/li" IIlicI'OW_lVe
()veil is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dimlerware which does not
have metallic t_im or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable
fi)r micr()waving."
• If you are not sm'e if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in tile oven both tile dish
you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water--set tile measuring cup
either in or next to tile dish. Microwave
30-45 seconds at high. If tile dish heats,
it should not be used fi)r microwaving.
If tile dish remains cool and only tile water in
tile cup heats, then tile dish is microwave-sate.
• If you use a meat themlometer while cooking,
make sm'e it is sati _fi)r use in microwave ovens.
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
m'lon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
• Some sQ,rofi)am tra_:s (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in tile bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can bm'n the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use tile microwave to dry newspape_.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable fl)r use in
micr(m_lve ovens. Check tile package fl)r
I)I'OIleI" rise.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moistm'e and prevent spattering. Be sm'e to
vent plastic wrap so smam can escape.
• ())okware may become hot because of heat
transferred fl'om tile heated food. Pot holde_
may be needed to handle tile cookware.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and fighdy closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
bmst dining or immediately alter cooking,
possibly resulting in injtuT: Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially tmcovered
because they fi)rm a fight seal. _]/en cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefllllv and direct steam away
fl'om hands and tilce.
Use fi)il only as directed in this guide. TV (linnets
may be microwaved in f0il trays less than 3/4"
high; remove tile top foil cover and return tile
tray to tile box. _,\]/en using f0il in tile microwave
oven, keep tile t0il at least 1" away fl'om tile sides
(ff tile oven.
• Plastic cookware--Plasfic cookware designed fi)r
microwave cooking is vet)' useflfl, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-sate plastic may
not be as tolerant ot overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceranlic inaterials and may solien or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, tile fi)od
and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
] Use microwave-sate plastics onl) and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
I11_1 n {I1il ct I ii'e i"s I'ecoI//Illen d_l tie ns.
_'_ Do not Illicl'owa',e ell/pt} containei3.
Do not pemfit children to use plastic
cookware without complete superxision.
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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING-Improperuseethegroundingplugcanresultinariskofelectricshock.
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grotmding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
This appliance is equii)ped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grotmding i)lug.
The i_lug must be i_lugged into an outlet that is
propedy installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electiician or se_Mce technician
if tile gro/mding instructions are not completely
undeistood, or if doubt exists as to whether tile
appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a propedy grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
D() not tlndeI" }lnv ciI'CtlIllSDInces Ctlt oI" i'eillOVe
the third (ground) prong fl'om the power cord.
_,¥€' do not i'eCOllllllend using }111 extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too
short, have a qualNed electiician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance,
(See EXTENSION CORDS section,)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fllse or tripping of circuit breaker:
ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appfiance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because ot potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use ofan adapter plug.
Howe\'e_; if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes
pemfit, a TEMPORARYCONNECTION mav be made to a im_perlv
grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by tile use of a LrI, listed adapter
which is available at most local hardware stores.
Tile linger slot in tile adapter must be aligned with tile linger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
(Adapter plugs not
permittedinCanada)
Alignlarge ["l_Fi I
prongs/slots _-D [
_/" Ensure proper ground
TEMPORARY andfirmconnection
METHOD beforeuse.
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 house wiring.
_4m should have tile circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure tile receptacle is properly
grounded.
'_&l/en disconnecting tile power cord flxm_ tile adapte_; alwa):s hold tile adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter gro/md temfinal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this hai_pen,
DO NOYUSEthe appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appfiance's power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because fl'equent disconnection of tile power cord places
undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground temfinal. Yim should
have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using tile appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting fl'om becoming entnngled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careflfl in using them.
If an extensioncord is used--
BThe marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance;
, , ,] . -_re cord and it must be I_lugged,, into a 3-slot outlet;
_'_ The extension cord must be a grotmding-t_ )e 3 "
_¢J The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the cotmtertop or tnbletop where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped oxer mfintenfionally:
If xou use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower s(mnd may vary when the
microwaxe oxen is on. (_ooking times may be longe_; too.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe featuresofyourmicrowave oven. GEAppliancescom
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1100Watts
Featuresof theOven
ODoor Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen a]h,ws
cooking, to be xiewed while keel)ino
illici'owaxes contined in tile oxen,
OConvenienceGuide.
OTouchControlPanelDisplay.
OoorLatchRelease.Press latch release to
open dooi'.
ORemovable Turntable. Tumtnble and support
must be in place when using the oxen. The
turntable ma_ be remo',ed for cleaning.
Oemovable TurntableSupport.The mrntnble
support must be in place when using the
()_,en,
NOTE:Rat/hgplate, oven vent(s)andovenlightare located
on the inside walls of themicrowave oven.

Aboutthe featuresofyourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave bytime or with the convenience features.
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TIME
DEFROST
sT,°T
POWER
LEVEL
0
POPCORN FROZENPIZZA BEVERAGE
REHEAT COOK
AUTO
DEFROST
CookingContro/s
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
oTime Features
Press
TimeCook
Pressnumberpads
TIMEDEFROST
POWERLEVEL
EXPRESSCOOK
Enter
Amountofcookingtime
Amountofdefrostingtime
Powerlevel0to HI
Startsimmediately!

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0
START
Tile power level ma) be entered or
changed before entering the time for
Time Cook.
BPress POWERLEVELrepeatedly to
select power lexel 0to HI.
m Enter cooking time.
_ Press START
k_riable power levels add fle_biliP, ' to
lllici'ow;ive cooking. Tile power levels on
tile IllicI'o_;Ive oven can be COIlll)aI'ed to
tile surfilce units on a range. Each power
level gives you microwave enei W a certain
percent of the time. Powerlevel 70is
microwave energy 70% ot tile time. Power
level 30 is eneigy 30% of the time. Most
cooking will be done on HI which gives you
100% poweI: HI power level will cook tipster
but fl)od may need more fl'equent stirring,
rotating or turning ovei: A lower setting
will cook more evenly and need less stirring
or rotating ot tile fi_od. Some fi_ods may
have better fla\'m; texture or appearance
if one of the lower settings is used. Use a
lower power level when cooking toods
that have a tendency to boil oveI, such as
scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when tile microwave energy'
cycles off) give time fi)r tile tood to
"equalize" or transter heat to the inside
of tile fi)od. An example of this is shown
with power level 30_the defl'ost cycle,
If microwave ener_ did not cvcle ofl_
tile outside of tile %od would cook betore
the inside was deti'osted.
Hero am some examplos of uses for various
power Iovels:
HI'. Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High70: Gentle cooking ot meat and
poultIT; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 50".Slow cooking and tenderizing
fi)r stews and less tender cuts of nleat.
Low2Oor30: Defl'osting; simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm10"KeeI)im*.,fi_od waIm; softening
butter.

Aboutthe timefeatures.
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START
Time Cook
_dlows VOtl to i/licrowa',e for _lil_ til/le tip
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Hlpower level is automatically set, but you
may change it fl)r more flexibility,
_ Change power level if you don't
want filll powei: (Press' POWERLEVEL
repeatedl.v to select a desired power
level,)
_'_ Enter cooking time.
_ Press START
You ma) open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and
press STARTto resume cooking
DefrostingandCooking
M)u can program the oven to automatically
begin Time Cook after defi'osting.
F_ PressAUTO DEFROST and select rood
weight, or press TIME DEFROST and
enter deli'osting tim e.
_'_ Press POWERLEVEL.Chanoe power
le',el if _ou donk want flfll power;
(Press POWERLEVELrepeatedly to
select a desired power level.)
_ Enter the amount of cooking time.
D Press START
The oven will begin defl'osting. _dter
deti'osting is complete, Time Cook will
Co/int down.
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START
ExpressCook
This is a quick wa} to set cooking time fin 30 seconds. It will add 30 seconds to the time
each time the pad is pressed. The o_en will start immediately:
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CookingGuidefor time Cook
NOTE: Use Hl power level unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1lb. 5 to 8 mhl., In ] K_tt. cas_role, place l/4 cup _ltes:
Med-High (7)
(frozenspears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 mhl. In l<tt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut ha half 10 to 15 mhl. In 1K_tt. cas_role, place 1/2 cup _ltel:
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 mha. In l<tt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons _ ater.
(frozen lima) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 mha. In l<tt. casserole, place l/4 ctlp _,,,ater.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 16 to 22 mhl. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup _ltel:
Broccofi
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ lbs.) 5 to 9 mhl. In 2<it. casserole, place 1/2 cup _ltel:
(freshspears) 1 btmch (1¼ to 1½ lbs.) 7 to 11 mhl. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup _ltel:
(frozen,chopped) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 mhl. In l<tt. casserole.
(frozenspears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 mhl. In l<tt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons _ater.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1medium head (about 2lbs.) 6 to 10 mhl. In l K_-or 2<it. c_sserole, place l/4 cup _ltel:
(wedges) 5 to 9 mhl. In 2- or ?_t t. casserole, place 1/4 cup _ltel:
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 rain. In 1½_tt. cas_role, place 1/4 cup _ltel:
(frozen) I0-oz. package 3to 7 mhl. In l<tt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons _ater.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 7 to 11 mhl. In 2-qt. casserole, place l/2 cup _ltel:
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 7to 15 mhl. In 2-qt. casserole, place l/2 cup _ltel:
(frozen) lO-oz, package 3 to 7 mhl. In l<tt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons _ate_:
Coru
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2to 6 rain. In l.<tt, casserole, place 2 tablespoons watel:
Cornon thecob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears
(frozen)
I_Ato 4 rain.
per ear
(fresh, whole, sweet
or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped,and leaf)
Squash
(fresh,summer, and yellow)
(winter, acorn, or butternut)
1 ear 3 to 6 rain.
2to 6ears 2to 3 rain.
per ear
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) lO-oz, package 2to 6 rain.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min.
(frozen) lO-oz, package 2 to 6rain.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 9 to 12 rain.
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 rain.
10to 16oz. 3 to 6 rain.
10-oz. package 3 to 6 rain.
1lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. each)
3to5mm.
5to9mm.
In 2.<it. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
]/4 cup water: Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2<tt. oblong glass baking dish.
Co\er with vented plastic _wap. Rearrange after
half of time.
In ]-<tt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water:
In l-<tt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water:
In l-<tt, casserole, place 2 tablespoons water:
Peel and cut into l-inch cubes. Place in 2-<it.
casserole with 1/2 cup x_tel: Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking lork. Place in the o_en, 1 inch
apart, in circular arrangement. I_t stand 5 minutes.
In 2-<it.casserole, place washed spinach.
In l-<tt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water:
In 1F_tt. casserole, place 1/4 cup ware1:
Ctst iS]half and remove librotss membrmtes.
In 2<tt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-
side<Iowa. Turn cut,side-up after 4 minutes. _

About the time features.
TIME
DEFROST
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START
TimeDefrost
Mlows w)u to defrost fin" a selected length
of time. See the Defrosting Guide fin.
suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in
the About the convenience features section.)
_ Press TIME DEFROST
_'_ Enter deti'osting time.
[]Press START
D Turn the toed over after half the time.
D Press START
Mone half of selected defi'osting time, mm
food over and break apart or rearrange
pieces t0r more even deii'osting, Shield any
waml areas with small pieces _ff t0ft. The
oven will condnue to defrost if you don't
open the door and [ttrn the toed.
A dull thmnI)ing, noise may be heard
dtttJng defrosting. This is notarial when
o'_en is not oi)erating, at HI powei;
DefrostingTips
• Foods ti'ozen in paper or plastic can be
defi'osted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
fi)od has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially tmcovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinnet_
can be deii'osted and inicrowaved. If the
f0od is in a fi)il contninet; transfer it to a
microwave-sat_" dish.
Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out fin" more than one
hotu" after defl'osting. Rooln ten]l)erattu'e
womoms the gro\_h of hamlfifl
bacteria.
• For more even defi'osting (ff larger fi_ods,
such as roasts, use AutoDefrost.Be sure
large meats are completely defl'osted
befi)re cooking.
• _._]/ell defl'osted, fl)od should be cool
but softened ill all areas. If still slightly
ic)', retttrn to the inicrowave vet)' btJefl 5
or let it stand a few inintttes.
DefrostingGuide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns, or rolls (I piece) 1/4 rain.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2to 4 rain. Rearrange alter half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (I lb.) 6to 9mha.
Shellfish, smallpieces (I lb.) 3to 7 rain. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the tittle.
Fruit
Plastic pouclP-1 or2 1to 5 rain.
(lO-oz.package)
Meat
Bacon (I lb.)
Franks(I lb.)
GromMmeat (I lb.)
Roast:beef lamb,veal pork
Steaks,chopsandcutlets
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer,cutup
(2½ to3 Ibs.)
Chicken,whole (2½to 3Ibs.)
Cornishhen
Tnrkeyhroast (4to 6 Ibs.)
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2to 5 rain.
2to 5 rain.
4to 6 rain.
9 to 13mhx
per lb.
4to 8min.
per lb.
14 to 20 rain.
20 to 25 mh_.
7to 13 rain.
per lb.
3 to 8 min.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. I,et stand 5 mint]tes after defrosting.
Place tmopened package in oven. Microwm'ejt]st tmtil fi_mks cat] be sepm_lted.
I,et stand 5 minutes, if necessar\, to conlplete deli'osting.
Turn meat o\er alter first half of tittle.
Use power level I0.
Place tmwmpped meat in cooking dish. Ttm] oxer after first half of time and
shield waml areas with fi)il. _Mter second half of tilne, separate pieces with table
knile, bet stand to complete defi_osting.
Place _Tapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and mm over after filet half of time. After
second half of tittle, sepm_te pieces and place in cooking dish. Micr(_xe 2 to 4
rain utes It]ore, if necessal). [_et stand a fe_ rain utes to finish defl'osting.
Place _Tapped chicken in dish. Alter half the time, Um_Tap and tttrl] chicken ()vet:
Shield warm areas with Jell. To complete defi'osting, rtm cold water in the cm'it_
until griblets can be removed.
Place UmvTapped hen in the oven breast-skle-up. Turn o\er after first half of tittle.
Rnn cool water it] the ca\it\ tmtil giblets cat] be removed.
Place Um_Tapped breast it] microwm'e-sale dish breast-side<lo_]. _Mter first half
of tittle, tm'n breast-skle-up and shieM warm areas with loll. Defi'ost li)r second
half of tinle. I.et stand l to 2 hours it] reliJgerator to conlplete defi'osting.

About the convenience features. GEAppliances.com
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POPCORN
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75to3.5 ounces.
Popcorn
To use tile Popcorn feature:
[]Follow )acka-e instructions, using
Time Cook it the package is less than
1.75 ounces or linger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of popcorn in the
center of tile i/licrow;ive.
[] Press POPCORN once tot a 3.5 ounce
package of i)opcorn, twice for a 3.0
ounce package or three times for a
1.75 ounce package. The o_en starts
immediately.
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REHEAT
Reheat
Tile Reheat fbatm'e reheats 12 or 15 ounce
servings of many previously cooked toods.
Press REHEATonce to select 12 o/mces or
twice to select 15 ounces. The oven starts
immediately.
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BEVERAGE
Beverage
To use the Beverage fl_amre:
Press BEVERAGEonce lot l cup, twice tot
2 cups or three times fi)r 3 cups.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be very hot Remove the container with care.
FROZEN PIZZA
FrozenPizza
To use tile Frozen Pizza teatm'e:
_r_ Follow )ackaoe instructions, using
Time Cook if the pizza is less than
7 ounces or laxger than 14 ounces.
_p'_ Press FROZENPIZZA once for a 7 o/mce
pizza or twice for a 14 or/nee pizza.
The oven starts immediately:
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About the convenience features.
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_r_ESSCOOK
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START
Cook
The Cookteatm'e autonmficall} sets the
cooking times and power le;els fin" a; _riet},
of toods.
BPress COOK repeatedly to select fi)od
t}i)e 1-5.
_'_ Press START
Cook Guide
FoodType Weight
I CannedVegetables 1 cm_
(14 to 16 oz.)
2 Soup 12 oz.
3 Potatoes 4potatoes
8to 10 oz. each
4 Fresh Vegetables 16 oz.
5 Frozen Vegetables 16 oz.
Comments
Use Inicr()wave-safe casserole or b()wl. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Pierce skin with tork. Place potntoes on the
turntable.
Use microwave-sate casserole or bowl. Add
2 tablespoons water fin" each serving. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Use microwave-sate casserole or bowl. Follow
package instructions for adding water: Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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AUTO
DEFROST
START
Auto Defrost
Use AUtO Defrost tor meat, poultx), and
fish weighing up to 2.5 pounds. Use
Time Defrost for most other ti'ozen foods.
Auto Defrost autonmficall_ sets die defl'osting
times and power levels to gi_e exert
defl'osting results tor meats, i)ouln) and fish.
[]Press AUTO DEFROSTrepe'atedly to
select 1 to 2.5 pounds.
_'_ Press START
(77meDefrostis explained in the About the
time features section.)
There is ahandy guide located on the inside
front of the oven. Guide
• Remove meat fl'om I)ackage, and place
on microwaxe-safi _ dish.
• _._]]en the oven signals, mrn the food
ove_: Remove deli'osted meat or shield
w;mn areas with small pieces of toil.
• _Mter deli'osting, most meats need to
st;rod 5 minutes to complete deli'osting.
Imge roasts should st;rod ti)r about
30 minutes.
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About the other features.
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CLOCK
®®®
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Clock
Press to enter the time ot day.
_r_ Press CLOCKonce to select 12 hour time or twice to select 24 hour time.
_'_ Enter time of day.
_€_ Press CLOCK.
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PAUSE
CLEAR
_P_SSCOO_
©
START
Pause/Clear
In addition to cancelling selections, PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking without
o})enino_ the door or clearing the display. Press STARTto restart the oxen.
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PAUSE
CLEAR
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave fl'om being accidentally
started or used by children.
To lock or mflock the controls, press and hold PAUSE/CLEARfi)r about three seconds.
When the control panel is locked, the lock indicator will be lit.
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KITCHEN
TIMER
AUTO
DEFROST
TIME
DEFROST
G
POWER
LEVEL
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START
Kitchen timer
Thispad performs three functions:
• It operates as a minute time_:
• It can be set to delay cooking.
• It can be used as a hold setting alter deti'osfing.
Howte Use as a Minute Timer
Tile Kitchen Timer operates without microwaxe energy.
BPress KITCHEN TIMER.
] gnteI" tile alllO/int of time vo/i want to co/int down,
_] Press STARTX._q/en tile time is up, tile timer will signal.
How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking
Y}m can set tile microwaxe to dela_ tile start ot cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
BPress KITCHEN TIMER.
_'_ Enter tile amount of time to delay tile start ot cooking.
_] Press POWERLEVELChange power lexel if' you don't want full powex:
(Press POWER LEVELrepeatedl} to select a desired power lexel.)
L_ Enter tile amount ot cooking time.
_'_ Press START
Tile timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then beoin
How to Use to Seta Holding Time
BPress AUTO DEFROSTand select food weight, or press TIMEDEFROSTand
enter deh'osting time.
] Press KITCHEN TIMER.
] Enter tile amount of time _ou want tile oxen to hold.
Press START
Tile oxen will beoin_ defl'osting., _Mter deli'osting, is complete, tile holding time
will co/Int down.
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Microwave terms.
Term Definition
Arcing Arcing is the microwave telin for sparLs in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like antennas).
• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Cox'ex_ hold in moisture, allow fin" more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap
or covedng with wax paper allo_vs excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular, oxen, you shield chicken breasts or baked toods to I)rex ent oxe>browning,. _q_en
microwaving, you use small strips ot foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips ot wings and legs
on poult_> which would cook betore larger parts.
Standing _tne When you cook with regular ovens, fi_ods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking
or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake
is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting _Mter covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excess stealll C_lll escape.
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Careand cleaningofthemicrowave oven. CEA liancescem
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution at baking soda and water keeps the
inside fl'esh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Cleanthe Inside
Walls,Floor,InsideWindow,MetalandPlasticPartsontheDoor
Some si)attex_ can be removed with a paper towel; othex_ may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spattex_ with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not tlse
abrasive cleane_ or shaq_ utensils on oven walls.
Toclean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntableand Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the tin'arable into water just atter cooking. Wash it
careflflly in wam_, sudsy water or in the dishwasher: The turntable and sui)port can be
broken if dropped. Remember; do not operate tile oven without tile turntable and
suI_port in place.
How to Cleanthe Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.
Case
Clean tile outside of tile microwave Mth a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry: Wipe tile window clean with a damp cloth.
ControlPanel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. D_y thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts _ff
soap and water; abrasives or shaq) objects on the panel--they can damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to keep tile area clean where tile door seals against tile microwave. Use only
mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Power Cord
If the cord becomes soiled, tmi)lug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsv
water nlav be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
phlgging cord into outlet.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use a steel-wood pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the st:linless steel stlrfil('e, rise a hot, dan/p cloth with a illild detergent suitable
fin" stainless steel suriilces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry,
clean cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
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Troubleshooting7ips.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not staff A fuse in your home may be *Replace tilse or reset circuit breakex:
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. *UnI)lug tile microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall *Make sure tile 3-prong plug on tile (wen is flfllv inserted
outlet, into wall outlet.
Door not securely dosed. *Open tile door and close securely:
Controlpanel lighted, Door not securely closed. *Open tile door and close securely.
yet oven will not start STARTpad not pressed after *Press START
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered *Press PAUSE/CLEAR
already in oven mid PAUSE/CLEAR
pad not pressed to cmzcel it.
PAUSE/CLEARwas pressed *Reset cooking, I)r°gram, and press START
accidentally.
Microwaveovencontrol
willnot work The control has been locked.
(When the control panel is
locked, the lock indicator
will be lit.)
"Press and hold PAUSE/CLEARfiw about three seconds
to unlock tile control.
Things ThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven
• Steam or \_q)or escaping fl'om around
tile dooi:
• IJght reflection around door or outer case.
• Dimming oven light and change in
tile blower sound at power levels other
than high.
• Dull thumping sound while oven is
operating.
• TV/radio inte_l%rence might be noticed
while using the microwave. Similar to
tile interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem
with the microwave. Plug the microwave
into a difli_rent electrical circuit, move tile
radio or TV as liar away fl'om tile microwave
as possible, or check tile position and
signal of the TV/radio antenna.
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