GE JES1295 User manual

Microwave Oven
350A4502P717 09-11 ATS
JES1295
Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6
Operating Instructions
Best Cooking Methods . . . . . . . .21
Combination Features . . . . . . . .18
Convection Features . . . . . . . . . .17
Convenience Features . . . . . .14-16
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Grill Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Roast Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Timed Features . . . . . . . . . . .10–13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .25
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .26-27
Things That Are Normal . . . . . .27
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . .29, 30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.
with Convection and Grill

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
■Read and follow the specific precautions in the
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section above.
■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions
section on page 5.
■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
■This oven must be located at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) above
floor level.
■Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3”
(7.6 cm) or more back from the countertop edge to
avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
IA minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) is required
between the oven and any adjacent walls, One side must
be open. Leave a minumum clearance of 12.0 inches
(30 cm) above the oven.
■Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
■Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
■Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
■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 vapors
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
■This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
■Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
■Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
■Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully 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 the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
— If materials inside the 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. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
■See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
■This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
WARNING! For your 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.
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press STOP/CLEAR and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
■The metal shelf installed incorrectly so it touches
the microwave wall.
■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
FOODS
■When microwaving, place all foods and
containers on the glass microwave turntable.
■ SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
— Do not use straight-sided containers 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.
■Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
■Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars—are able
to explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
■Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it
to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
■Operating the microwave with no food inside for
more than a minute or two may cause damage to
the oven and could start a fire. It increases the
heat around the magnetron and can shorten the
life of the oven.
■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
■Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when
warming formula. The container may feel cooler
than the formula really is. Always test the formula
before feeding the baby.
■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure can build up.
This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
■Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
when opening any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam
away from hands and face.
■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
■Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (70°C)
and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F (80°C). Cooking to these temperatures
usually protects against foodborne illness.
■Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section
for instructions on how to clean the inside
of the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure to use suitable cookware during
microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or
china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim
or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
■Place microwavable container directly on the
glass turntable to cook your food.
■If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with
1 cup (240 mL) of water—set the measuring cup
either in or next to the dish. Microwave
30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should
not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
■Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
■Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful
touching the floor, turntable and walls during
and after cooking.
■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
■Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.
■
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
■Do not use paper products when the
microwave/convection oven is operated in the
convection or combination mode.
■Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
■Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
■“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,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil trays less than ¾”
(1.9 cm) high; remove the top foil cover and
return the tray to the box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1” (2.5 cm)
away from the sides of the oven.
■Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
■Use of the shelf accessory:
— Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use.
— Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
— Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
— Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the
microwave/convection oven.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance.
(See EXTENSION CORDS section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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GRILLING, CONVECTION & COMBINATION SAFETY
■Any non-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when
combination cooking in the oven. Any oven-safe
dish can be used when grilling or convection
cooking.
■The oven and door will get hot when grilling,
convection or combination cooking.
■Cookware will become hot when grilling,
convection or combination cooking. Pot holders
or oven mitts will be needed to handle the
cookware.
■Do not use paper towels or coverings, containers
or cooking/roasting bags made of foil or other
reflective material, plastic, wax or paper when
grilling, convection or combination cooking.
■Do not place food directly against the top or rear
heating elements.
■Use of the rack:
— For convection baking and grilling.
— Place dish directly on the rack.
— Remove the rack from the oven when not in use.
— Use pot holders or oven mitts when handling
the rack. It may be hot.
— Be sure that the rack is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
— Do not cover the rack or any part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the oven.
■During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials contact the top heating element.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. Allow sufficient
time for cooling first.
■Remove cookware completely from the oven
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EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an 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;
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 it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1000 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latches
Window with Metal Shield
Screen allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Control Panel and Display
Glass Turntable
Center the tray on the turntable support when
using the microwave features. Place food or
microwave-safe cookware directly on the glass
turntable.
Removable Turntable Support
The turntable support must be in place when
using the oven.
NOTE: Rating plate is located on the back of the
microwave. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on
the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Heating Elements
Allows you to cook frozen convenience foods,
brown already cooked foods quickly on top
or grill foods on the top and bottom.
Rack
Used for convection baking and grilling.
Center the rack on the turntable tray.
(Do not use when microwave or combination
cooking.)
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You can microwave by time, or with the convenience features, or cook using the grilling features.
About the features of your oven.
Cooking Controls
Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Feature
Press Enter and press START Option
POWER Amount of cooking time more/less time
DEFROST
Press once to AUTO Food weight
Press twice to TIME Amount of defrosting time
POWER Power level 1–10
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
POTATO Food weight
DINNER PLATE Food weight
FRESH VEGETABLE Food weight
FROZEN VEGETABLE Food weight
ROAST CHICKEN Food weight
CAKE Food weight
PIZZA Food weight
POPCORN 1.75, 3.0 or 3.5 oz. (50, 80 or 100 g) more/less time
BEVERAGE 9, 18 or 27 oz. (260, 520 or 780 mL)
Convection Cooking
Press Enter and press START Option
CONVECTION Enter oven temperature and cooking time with or without preheat more/less time
Combination Cooking (Microwave and Grill)
Press Enter and press START Option
GRILL twice Enter cooking time more/less time
(Combi-1) Microwave power level 36%, Grill 64%
GRILL 3 times Enter cooking time more/less time
(Combi-2) Microwave power level 55%, Grill 45%
Grilling
Press Enter and press START Option
GRILL once Enter time more/less time
Roast Cooking
Press Enter and press START Option
ROAST once Enter oven temperature and cooking time more/less time

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Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
■Place food or microwavable container
directly on the glass turntable to cook
your food.
■Center the glass turntable on the
turntable support.
■Make sure that cookware is suitable for
microwaving.
The power level may be entered or
changed immediately before entering the
time for microwaving only.
Press the POWER button.
Press multiple times to select the
desired power level 10-1.
Enter the cooking time.
Press the START button to start cooking.
Variable power levels add flexibility to
microwave cooking. The power levels
on the microwave oven can be compared
to the surface units on a range. Each power
level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
Most cooking will be done on
High (power
level 10)
which gives you 100% power.
Power level 10 will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring, rotating or
turning over. A lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring or rotating of
the food. Some foods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. Use a lower power level
when cooking foods that have a tendency
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy
cycles off) give time for the food to
“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside
of the food.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing
for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening
butter.
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About changing the microwave power level.
Example: If you want to use 80% power to
cook for 10 minutes and 30 seconds, do the
following steps:
Press the POWER button once, the
display will show
PL10 . The “Micro”
indicator will light.
Press the POWER button two more
times to choose 80% power. The
display will show PL8 .
Press the number keys
1 , 0 , 3 , 0 and the
display will show
“10:30” .
Press the
START/+30 SEC” button to
begin cooking. The “Micro” indicator
will flash.
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Level 10987654321
Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
Display PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1

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Time Cooking
Allows you to microwave for any time
up to 99 minutes.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.
Press the POWER button .
Change power level if you don’t want
full power. (Press POWER multiple
times. Select a desired power level
10–1.)
Enter cooking time.
Press the
START button to start cooking.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and press
START to resume cooking.
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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set and start cooking in one minute blocks each time the EXPRESS button
is pressed.
The power level will automatically be set at 10 and the oven will start immediately.
Add 30 Seconds
■Each time the +30 SEC button is pressed, it will add 30 seconds to any cooking time
counting down, until the maximun cooking time is reached.
It cannot be used with any of the Convenience Features or in Defrost.
About the time and auto microwave features.
Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving.
Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving.
Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving.
Multi-stage cooking
This allows you to program up to 3 stages of
microwave cooking power levels. If
defrosting is one of the stages, then it
should be set first. Please note that the
convenience features cannot be used in
multi stage cooking. The beeper will sound
after each cooking stage is completed.
Example: If you want to use 100%
microwave power to cook for 5 minutes and
then 70% power for 10 minutes, do the
following steps:
Press the POWER button once, the
display will show PL10 . The “Micro”
indicator will light .
Press the number keys 5 , 0 , 0 and the
display will show “5:00” .
Press the POWER button four more
times to choose 70% power. The
display will show PL7 .
Press the number keys 1 , 0 , 0 , 0 and the
display will show “10:00” .
Press the START/+30 SEC button to begin
cooking. The “Micro” indicator will
flash.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb. ( 450 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. ( 283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
1 lb. ( 450 g) cut in half 9 to 11 min. I n 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. (283 g) package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. (283 g) package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ lbs./ 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
570 to 680 g)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (1¼ to 1½ lbs./ 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
570 to 680 g)
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 3 tablespoons (45 mL) water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1½- or 2-qt. (1.5 or 2 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL)
(about 2 lbs./900 g) water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2-or 3-qt. (2 or 3 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL)
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1 lb. (450 g) 7 to 9 min. In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
(frozen) 10-oz. (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup (120 mL) water.
(frozen) 10-oz. (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk,
per ear use no water; if corn has been husked, add ¼ cup (60 mL)
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. (2 L) oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
per ear
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. ( 283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 3 tablespoons (45 mL) water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
2 lbs. (900 g) unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
(frozen) 10-oz. (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white)
4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each/ 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. (2 L)
170 to 225 g) casserole with ½ cup (120 mL) water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, sweet 1 (6 to 8 oz./170 to 225 g) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1” (2.5 cm)
or white) apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz. (283 to 450 g) 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped and leaf) 10-oz. ( 283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 3 tablespoons (45 mL) water.
Squash
(fresh, summer and yellow) 1 lb. ( 450 g) sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1 ½ -qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
(winter, acorn or butternut) 1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb./ 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. (2 L)
450 g each) glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
Cooking Guide for Microwave Time Cook
NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Time Defrost
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected
length of time.
Press the DEFROST button twice.
Enter the defrosting time.
Press the START button to start
defrosting.
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
Defrosting Tips
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
■Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
■For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Defrost. by Weight . Be
sure large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly
icy, return to the microwave very briefly,
or let it stand a few minutes.
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About the time and auto microwave features.
Defrost by Weight
Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and
fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen
foods.
Weight Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish.
■Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
Press the DEFROST button once.
Enter the food weight, using the
number keys. See the Conversion
Guide below.
For example, press 4 for 4 ounces.
Press the
START button to start
defrosting.
■Remove defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
■After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
Conversion Guide
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Weight of Food Weight of Food
in Ounces in Grams
1-2 28-56
385
4-5 113-142
6-7 170-200
8 225
9-10 255-283
11 312
12-13 340-370
14-15 400-425

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Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz./340 g) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb./454 g) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb./454 g) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 3 to 6 min.
(10-oz./283 g package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb./454 g) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb./454 g) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.
Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb./454 g) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 10.
per lb./454 g
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield
per lb./454 g warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.
Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.
(2½ to 3 lbs./1.1 to 1.4 kg) After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
(2½ to 3 lbs./1.1 to 1.4 kg) Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
per lb./454 g Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
(4 to 6 lbs./1.8 to 2.7 kg) per lb./454 g of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second
half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Defrosting Guide
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 oz. (50 to 100 g)
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About the convenience microwave features.
Popcorn
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is larger than
3.5 oz. (100 g). Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the
microwave.
Press the POPCORN button once, twice
or three times. The oven starts
immediately.
Press once for a 1.75/50 g bag of
popcorn.
Press twice for a 3 oz./85 g bag of
popcorn.
Press three times for a 3.5 oz./100 g
bag of popcorn.
If you need to open the door while
POPCORN is displayed, close the door,
press START to resume cooking OR
press STOP/CLEAR to cancel the
popcorn feature.
If food is undercooked after the
countdown, use Time Cook for
additional cooking time.
To add time:
Immediately after oven starts, press +30 SEC
to add 30 seconds.
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Beverage
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
To use the Beverage feature:
Press BEVERAGE.
The serving size is automatically set at
9 oz. (260 mL), but can be changed by
pressing BEVERAGE to select 18 or 27 oz.
(520 or 780 mL). Pressing twice selects
18 oz. (520 mL) and pressing three
times selects 27 oz. (780 mL). The oven
starts immediately.
Press START to start cooking.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be very hot. Remove the container with care.
If beverage is not hot enough after the
countdown, use Time Cook for additional
heating time.
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Dinner Plate
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
To use the Dinner Plate feature:
Press
DINNER PLATE.
The serving size is automatically set to
8 ounces (226 g), but can be changed
by pressing
DINNER PLATE again to
select 12 or 16 oz (340 or 453 g).
Pressing twice selects 12 oz and
pressing 3 times selects 16 oz. The
display will show the weight you have
selected.
Press
START to start cooking.
Plates heated with the diner plate feature may
be very hot. Remove the plate with care .
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Potato
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
To use the Potato feature:
Press POTATO.
The serving size is automatically set to
1 potato, but can be changed by
pressing
POTATO again to select 2 or
3 potatoes. Pressing twice selects 2
potatoes and pressing 3 times selects
3 potatoes. The display will show the
quantity you have selected.
Press
START to start cooking.
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Fresh or Frozen Vegetable
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
To use the Fresh or Frozen Vegetable feature:
Press FRESH VEGETABLE or FROZEN
VEGETABLE as required .
The serving size is automatically set to
8 ounces (226 g), but can be changed
by pressing FRESH VEGETABLE or
FROZEN VEGETABLE again to select 12
or 16 oz (340 or 453 g). Pressing twice
selects 12 oz and pressing 3 times
selects 16 oz. The display will show the
weight you have selected.
Press START to start cooking.
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Pizza (For frozen pizza only. Do not use to reheat pizza)
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
To use the Pizza feature:
Press PIZZA.
The serving size is automatically set to
10 ounces (283 g), but can be changed
by pressing PIZZA again to select 14 oz
(397 g). Pressing twice selects 14 oz.
The display will show the weight you
have selected.
Press START to start cooking.
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Roast Chicken
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
The Roast Chicken feature uses microwave
energy and convection heat from the rear
element to roast the food evenly
throughout. The preset temperature for
roast chicken is 425°F (218°C). The
cooking time varies according to the
different weights you select (see below).
16oz 3 1/2 minutes at 100% microwave
power + 25 minutes convection
24 oz 5 minutes at 100% microwave power
+ 30 minutes convection
32 oz 7 minutes at 100% microwave power
+ 35 minutes convection
40 oz 9 minutes at 100% microwave power
+ 40 minutes convection
48 oz 11 minutes at 100% microwave
power + 45 minutes convection
To use the
Roast Chicken feature:
Press ROAST CHICKEN.
The serving size is automatically set to
16 ounces (454 g), but can be changed
by pressing ROAST CHICKEN again to
select 24, 32, 40 or 48 oz. Pressing twice
selects 24 oz (680 g), pressing 3 times
selects 32 oz (907 g), pressing 4 times
selects 40 oz (1,134 g) and pressing
5 times selects 48 oz (1,361 g). The
display will show the weight you have
selected.
Press START to start cooking.
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Cake
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
NOTE: You should use the grill rack when
baking cakes.
Also, when baking cakes, it is recommended
that you do not put the cake into the oven
until the oven is preheated to 375°F
(190°C). Once the oven is preheated to
375, the beeper will sound twice to tell you
the oven is ready to put the cake in.
To use the Cake feature:
Press CAKE.
The serving size is automatically set to
16 ounces (454 g). The display will
show the weight. Also, the temperature
is automatically set to 375°F (190°C).
Press START to start the preheat cycle.
Once the oven is preheated, press STOP
or just open the door .
Place the cake in the oven, close the
door and press START again.
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About the convenience microwave features.
Auto Menu Chart
AUTO MENU WEIGHT DISPLAY COOKING TIME POWER
VEGETABLE
4.00 oz. 4.00 2’10”
100%8.00 oz. 8.00 4’00”
16.00 oz. 16.00 5’30”
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
4.00 oz. 4.00 3’00”
100%8.00 oz. 8.00 5’00”
16.00 oz. 16.00 8’00”
POPCORN
1.75 oz. 1.75 2’15”
100%3.00 oz. 3.00 2’35”
3.50 oz. 3.50 2’45”
BEVERAGE
1 cup (8.80 oz.) 1 1’30”
100%2 cups 2 2’30”
3 cups 3 3’20”
DINNER
PLATE
8.00 oz. 8.00 2’30”
100%12.00 oz. 12.00 3’30”
16.00 oz. 16.00 4’30”
POTATO
1 cup (8.00 oz.) 1 4’50”
100%2 cups 2 8’30”
3 cups 3 11’00”
ROAST
CHICKEN
16.00 oz. 16.00 3’30” 100% Microwave
/ 25’00” Convection 425°F
100% Microwave
/ Convection 425°F
24.00 oz. 24.00 5’00” 100% Microwave
/ 30’00” Convection 425°F
32.00 oz. 32.00 7’00” 100% Microwave
/ 35’00” Convection 425°F
40.00 oz. 40.00 9’00” 100% Microwave
/ 40’00” Convection 425°F
48.00 oz. 48.00 11’00” 100% Microwave
/ 45’00” Convection 425°F
CAKE 16.00 oz. 16.00 375°F Convection for 45 mins Convection with Preheating
PIZZA
10.00 oz. 10.00 2’30” 100% Microwave
/ 15’00” Convection 400°F 100% Microwave
/ Convection 400°F
14.00 oz. 14.00 3’00” 100% Microwave
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Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the
oven. Any oven temperature from 100 to 425°F (38 to 218°C) may be set. A fan gently
circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing
golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air
to develop around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.
For Best Results…
Use the rack mostly when doing two level baking or grilling. Otherwise, place food or oven-
safe dish directly on glass tray. Some baked goods like cookies will cook more evenly if you
use the rack.
Convection Time Cook with Preheat
Press the CONVEC. button.
Select the desired oven temperature,
using the convection temperature keys.
Do not enter convection cook time
now. (The cook time will be entered
later, after the oven is preheated.)
Press the START button to start
preheating.
When the oven is preheated, it will
signal. If you do not open the door
within 5 minutes, the oven will turn off
automatically.
Open the oven door and, using
caution, place the food in the oven.
Enter the cook time, close the oven
door and press
START to start cooking.
When cooking is complete, the oven
will signal and turn off.
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Convection Time Cook without Preheating
If your recipe does not require
preheating, press the
CONVEC. button.
Select the desired oven temperature,
using the convection temperature keys.
Press the
CONVEC. button again.
Enter the cook time.
Press the START button to start the
oven.
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Make sure the turntable support and tray are in place.
Make sure the turntable support and tray are in place.
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There are ten preset temperatures you can
choose for convection. They are indicated
on the number pads. For example: 100°F,
150°F, 250°F, etc. Convection cooking
allows you to cook small foods like in a
traditional oven.
In this mode, the microwaves are not used.
It is recommended that you preheat the
oven to the required temperature before
placing the food in the oven.
NOTE: a cooking time cannot be input until the
pre heat temperature had been reached. Once
the temperature is reached, the oven door must
be open in order to set the cooking time.
If the time is not set within 5 minutes, the
preheating cycle will stop and the beeper will
sound 5 times.

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The grilling features use a combination
of microwave and heat from the top
element to cook food evenly throughout.
CAUTION: When using the
combination features, remember that the oven,
door and dishes will be very hot!
■Cookware will become hot. Oven mitts
will be needed to handle the cookware.
■Place food and oven-safe cookware
directly on the tray when cooking.
■You can use non-metal casserole dishes,
pie plates and other heat-safe cookware.
Place them directly on the tray.
■Be sure to select a size that will rotate
easily.
■Do not use cookware or coverings made
of paper, plastic or foil when using the
combination features.
Setting a Combination (Microwave and Grill) Program
Make sure the turntable support and tray are in
place when using the Combination feature.
Press GRILL twice to select Combination .
The microwave power level will be 36%
and the grill power level 64%. G2 will
be displayed. You can change the
power level by pressing GRILL a third
time. The microwave power level will
be 55% and the grill power will be
45%. G3 will be displayed.
Enter the desired cooking time.
Press START .
NOTE: At the halfway point of the time you
selected, the beeper sounds twice to
remind you to turn the food over.
When the oven stops, use oven mitts to
carefully remove the dish or glass tray.
It may be very hot.
During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials contact the cooking elements.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. Allow
sufficient time for cooling first.
Remove cookware completely from the oven
before turning food.
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Press GRILL button Display Shows Microwave power Grill power
1 time G-1 0% 100%
2 times G-2 36% 64%
3 times G-3 55% 45%
NOTE: When half the grill time passes, the beeper will sound twice to tell you it is time to turn the
food over. At that time, press STOP and turn the food over. Close the door, press START to continue
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Using the grill feature. www.GEAppliances.ca
The grilling features use direct heat from
the top element to cook fresh and frozen
foods.
CAUTION: When using the
grilling features, remember that the oven,
door and dishes will be very hot!
■Cookware will become hot. Oven mitts
will be needed to handle the cookware.
■Place food or oven-safe cookware directly
on the grill rack when cooking.
■You can use metal or non-metal casserole
dishes, pie plates and other heat-safe
cookware. Place them directly on the
black metal tray.
■Be sure to select a size that will rotate
easily.
■Place the grill rack directly on the
turntable tray.
■Do not use cookware or coverings made
of paper, plastic or foil when using the
grilling features.
Setting a Grilling Program
Make sure the turntable support and tray are in
place when grilling.
Press GRILL one time. G1 will be
displayed. This cooking mode grills
foods using the top heater.
Enter grilling time.
Press START .
NOTE: At the halfway point of the time you
selected, the beeper sounds twice to
remind you to turn the food over.
When the oven stops, use oven mitts to
carefully remove the dish or glass tray.
It may be very hot.
During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials contact the cooking elements.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. Allow
sufficient time for cooling first.
Remove cookware completely from the oven
before turning food.
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Using the Roast feature.
The roast feature uses microwave energy
and convection heat from the rear element
to roast the food evenly throughout. In
convection roasting, the microwave power is
28% and the convection heating is 72%.
CAUTION: When using the roast
feature, remember that the oven door, dishes
and the grilling rack will be very hot!
■Cookware will become hot. Oven mitts
will be needed to handle the cookware.
■Place food or cookware directly on the
grill rack when cooking.
■You can use non-metal casserole dishes,
pie plates and other heat safe cookware.
Place them directly on the turntable tray.
■Be sure to select a size that will rotate
easily.
■Place the grill rack directly on the
turntable tray.
■Do not use cookware or coverings made
of paper, plastic or foil when using the
roast feature.
Setting a Convection Roasting Program
Make sure the turntable support and tray are in
place when roasting.
Press ROAST once. The temperature
“325F” will show in the display.
Enter the desired temperature using
the convection temperature keys.
Press ROAST again to confirm the
temperature.
Enter the desired cooking time.
Press START .
When the oven stops, use oven mitts to
carefully remove the dish or glass tray.
It may be very hot.
During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials contact the cooking elements.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. Allow
sufficient time for cooling first.
Remove cookware completely from the oven
before turning food.
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