GE JES1650 User manual

Microwave Oven
350A4502P764 01-15 ATS
JES1650
Owner’s Manual
GEAppliances.ca
Safety Instructions........2–6
Operating Instructions
Convenience Features......12–14
Microwave Terms ..............16
Oven Features ................7-8
Other Features .............15, 16
Power Levels....................9
Time Features.............. 10, 11
Care and Cleaning .........17
Troubleshooting Tips ......18
Things That Are Normal ........18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support.............. 22
Product Registration ............ 19
Warranty ......................21
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # ___________________
You can find them on a label inside the
oven.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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:
nRead and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY section above.
nThis appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 5.
nInstall or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
nBe 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.
n This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
nDo not mount this appliance over a sink.
nDo not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion
of a heating or cooking appliance.
nDo not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
nDo 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.
nDo not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
nUse 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.
nDo 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.
nKeep power cord away from heated surfaces.
nDo not immerse power cord or plug in water.
nDo not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
nTo 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.
nSee door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
nThis appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
nAs with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
nDo not use the sensor features twice in succession on the
same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first
countdown, use TIME COOK for additional time.
nDo not use the oven to dry newspaper.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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(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.
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
nMetal or foil touching the side of the oven.
nFoil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
nMetal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the microwave.
nRecycled paper towels containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
FOODS
nDo 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.
nSome 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.
nDo not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will
build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
nOperating 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.
nFoods 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.
n 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.
nDon’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.
nSUPERHEATED 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 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.
nHot 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.
nDo not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
n Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (71°C) and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F (82°C).
Cooking to these temperatures usually protects
against food borne illness.
WARNING!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is
suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is
labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
nIf 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.
nIf you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
nDo 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.
nSome 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.
nDo not use the microwave to dry newspapers.
n Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package for proper use.
n 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.
nCookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be
needed to handle the cookware.
n“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.
nUse foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners may
be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4" (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.
n 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.
Follow these guidelines:
1Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them
in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2Do not microwave empty containers.
3Do not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
WARNING!
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ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still
elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL
listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal,
and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue
strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the 2-prong
wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
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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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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—
1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance;
2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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WARNING!
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However,
patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
PACEMAKERS

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1100 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in the oven.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to
open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for cleaning.
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
support must be in place when using the oven.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light 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.
Cooking Controls
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press number pads
TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
POWER LEVEL Power level 0 to 10
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Enter weight 1.75 oz. to 3.5 oz. (50 to 100 g)
BEVERAGE Enter size of cup 1-2
PIZZA Enter number of slices 1-3
TIME COOK Enter Cooking Time
Press once
TIME DEFROST Enter Defrost Time
Press once
SOUP Enter size in cups 1-4 (240-960 mL)
POTATO Enter serving size 1-4
VEGETABLE (fresh and frozen) Starts immediately! 4-16 oz. (113-454 g)
DINNER PLATE Starts immediately! 8-20 oz. (227-568 g)
FROZEN ENTREE Enter weight 10 or 20 oz. (284 to 568 g)
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About the features of your microwave oven.
JES1650
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Display Indicators
6
7
8
9
0
2
3
4
5
Microwave
Grill (not used)
Defrost
High Power
Low Power
Clock
Children Lock
Auto Cook
Ounce
Pound

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Changing the Power Level
The power level may be entered or
changed before entering the time for
Time Cook.
1Press TIME COOK button once.
2Enter cooking time.
3Press POWER LEVEL once and then press
the number pad to select power level.
4Press START.
When a power level of 8-10 is chosen, the
High Power indicator will light and flash during
operation. When a power level of 1-7 is chosen,
the Low Power indicator will light and flash
during operation.
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 HI which
gives you 100% power. HI power level 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. An example of this is shown with
power level 3—the defrost cycle.
If microwave energy did not cycle off,
the outside of the food would cook before
the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
HI: 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 the time features.
Time Cook
Allows you to microwave for any time up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
HI power level is automatically set, but you
may change it for more flexibility.
1Press TIME COOK.
2Enter cooking time.
3Press START.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and
press START to resume cooking.
Defrosting and Cooking
You can program the oven to automatically
begin Time Cook after defrosting.
1Press WEIGHT DEFROST and select food
weight, or press TIME DEFROST and enter
defrosting time.
2Press TIME COOK and enter the amount of
cooking time.
3Press POWER LEVEL once and then press
the number pad to select power level.
4Press START.
The oven will begin defrosting. After defrosting
is complete, Time Cook will count down.
Add 30 Sec
It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch will
add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
The oven will start immediately when pressed. You can press it multiple times. Each press will add
30 seconds.

Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns, or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz./340 g) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb./454 g) 6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb./454 g) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 1 to 5 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) 4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
9 to 13 min. Use power level 10.
per lb./454 g
Steaks, chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and
per lb./454 g shield 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 14 to 20 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After
(21⁄2to 3 lbs./1.1 to 1.4 kg)
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 20 to 25 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
(21⁄2to 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 3 to 8 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
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.)
1Press TIME DEFROST.
2Enter defrosting time.
3Press START.
4Turn the food over after half the time.
5Press START.
At one half of selected defrosting time, turn
food over and break apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting. Shield any warm
areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will
continue to defrost if you don’t open the door
and turn the food.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This is normal when oven is not
operating at HI power.
Defrosting Tips
n 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.
nFamily-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is
in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-
safe dish.
nFoods 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.
nFor more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
nWhen 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 convenience features.
Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
1Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than
1.75 oz. (50 g) or larger than 3.5 oz. (100 g).
Place the package of popcorn in the center
of the microwave.
2Press POPCORN repeatedly until the weight
you needed appears in the Display. For
example, press POPCORN twice,
3.0 displays.
3Press START.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
Popcorn
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces (50 to 100 g).
Pizza
To use the Pizza feature:
1Press PIZZA repeatedly until the quantity
you needed appears in the display. For
example, press PIZZA twice, 2 displays.
2Press START.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
Times
(Press POPCORN)Weight Display
Once 3.5 oz. (100 g) 3.5
Twice 3.0 oz. (85 g) 3.0
Three times 1.75 oz. (50 g) 1.75
Times
(Press PIZZA)Quantity Display
Once 1 slice 1
Twice 2 slices 2
Three times 3 slices 3
Dinner Plate
To use the Dinner Plate feature:
1Press DINNER PLATE.
2Press START.
The serving size should be between 8 and
20 oz. (227 and 568 g).
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
NOTE: At start up, the oven will beep once and
the display will not show any cooking time.
After several minutes, the oven will beep twice
and the display will count down the cooking
time remaining. Once the cooking is finished,
the oven will beep 5 times.
nKeep the door closed until after the oven
beeps twice, otherwise the sensor will not
operate properly.
nAfter the oven beeps twice and the time is
counting down, you may open the door to
stir and mix the food or turn it over. Press
START to resume cooking.

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Beverage
To use the Beverage feature:
1Press BEVERAGE repeatedly until the cup
size you needed appears in the display. For
example, press BEVERAGE twice, 2 displays.
2Press START.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be very hot. Remove the container with care.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
Beverage
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Times
(Press BEVERAGE)Size Display
Once 1 cup
(240 mL) 1
Twice 2 cups
(480 mL) 2
Soup
To use the Soup feature:
1Press SOUP repeatedly until the size
you needed appears in the display. For
example, press SOUP twice, 2 displays.
2Press START.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
Times
(Press SOUP)Size Display
Once 1 cup (240 mL) 1
Twice 2 cups (480 mL) 2
Three times 3 cups (720 mL) 3
Four times 4 cups (960 mL) 4
Frozen Entree
To use the Frozen Entree feature:
1Press FROZEN ENTREE repeatedly until the
weight you needed appears in the display.
For example, press FROZEN ENTREE twice,
20 displays.
2Press START.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
Times
(Press FROZEN
ENTREE)
Weight Display
Once 10 oz. (284 g) 10
Twice 20 oz. (568 g) 20

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Potato
To use the Potato feature:
1Press POTATO repeatedly until the quantity/
weight you needed appears in the display.
For example, press POTATO twice,
2 displays.
2Press START.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food is
undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
Potato
Vegetable
To use the Vegetable feature:
1Press the FRESH or FROZEN
VEGETABLE pad.
2Press START.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food is
undercooked after the first countdown, use
TIME COOK for additional time.
The serving size should be between 4 and 6 oz.
(113 g and 170 g).
NOTE: At start up, the oven will beep once and
the display will not show any cooking time. After
several minutes, the oven will beep twice and
the display will count down the cooking time
remaining. Once the cooking is finished, the
oven will beep 5 times.
nKeep the door closed until after the oven
beeps twice, otherwise the sensor will not
operate properly.
nAfter the oven beeps twice and the time is
counting down, you may open the door to stir
and mix the food or turn it over. Press START
to resume cooking.
Auto Defrost/Defrost
Use Weight Defrost (on some models) for meat,
poultry and fish weighing up to 6.0 pounds. Use
Time Defrost (on some models) for most other
frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting
times and power levels to give even defrosting
results for meats, poultry and fish.
1Press WEIGHT DEFROST, the display will
show “dEF1” (Meat), “dEF2” (Poultry),
“dEF3” (Fish).
2Press START to confirm the type of meat, the
display will show 0.0.
3Press the number pads to input the weight
to be defrosted. The input weight range
should be between 0.3~6.3 lbs.
(136 g~2.9 kg).
4Press START.
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the Time
Features section.)
nRemove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
nAt the halfway point, turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
nAfter defrosting, most meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large
roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food is
undercooked after the first countdown, use TIME
COOK for additional time.
Times
(Press POTATO)
Quantity/
Weight Display
Once 1 (10 oz./284 g) 1
Twice 2 (20 oz./568 g) 2
Three times 3 (30 oz./852 g) 3
Four times 4 (40 oz./1136 g) 4

About the other features. GEAppliances.ca
Clock
Press to enter the time of day.
1Press CLOCK.
2Enter time of day.
3Press CLOCK.
Pause
START/+30SEC. allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.
Press START/+30SEC. again to restart the oven.
Control Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally
started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for about three seconds.
When the control panel is locked, the Children Lock indicator will light.
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Memory Function
1Press FAVORITE multiple times to
choose memory 1-3 procedure.
1, 2, 3will display.
2If the procedure has already been set,
press START to use it. If not, continue to
set the procedure according to the steps
below. Only one or two stages can be set.
3After finishing the setting, press
FAVORITE to save the procedure.
Example: Save one program as memory 2.
To cook the food with 80% microwave power
for 3 minutes and 20 seconds, operate the
following steps:
1. Press FAVORITE twice, 2displays.
2. Press COOK TIME, then input number
keys 3, 2, 0to choose the cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL once, then the press
number pad 8, “PL8” displays.
4. Press FAVORITE to save the current
setting. If you press START, the cooking
program can be operated right away.
5. To run the saved program, in waiting
state, press FAVORITE twice, 2displays
and press START to run the saved
cooking program.
NOTE: Auto menu cannot be set as memory
cooking.

Microwave terms.
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
nmetal or foil touching the side of the oven.
nfoil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
nmetal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
nrecycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap
or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs
on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods 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 After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excess steam can escape.
Term Definition
About the other features.
Timer
This pad performs the following functions:
nIt operates as a minute timer.
nIt can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
How to Use as a Minute Timer
The Timer operates without microwave energy.
1Press TIMER.
2Enter the amount of time you want to count down.
3Press START to initiate the feature. The clock indicator will light. When the time is up, the timer
will signal.
Multi-section Cooking
At most 2 sections can be set for cooking.
In multi-section cooking, if one selection
is defrosting, then defrosting shall be done
in the first selection. When the fisrt stage
finishes, the oven will beep once and the next
stage will begin cooking.
Example: If you want to cook with 80%
microwave power for 5 minutes + 60%
microwave power for 10 minutes, the
cooking steps are as follows:
1. Press COOK TIME once, then press 5, 0, 0
to set five minutes.
2. Press POWER LEVEL once.
3. Press the number pad 8to set 80%
microwave power.
4. Press COOK TIME once, then press
1, 0, 0, 0to set 10 minutes.
5. Press POWER LEVEL once.
6. Press the number pad 6to set 60%
microwave power.
7. Press START to start cooking.
NOTE: Auto menu cannot be set as one of
the multi-section.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. GEAppliances.ca
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the
inside fresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners
or sharp utensils on oven walls.
To clean 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 Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully
in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable 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
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and
water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also
scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild,
non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Power Cord
If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water
may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use a steel-wood pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable
for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry, clean
cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
outlet. into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Control panel lighted, Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
yet oven will not start START pad not pressed after • Press START.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered • Press STOP/CLEAR.
already in oven and STOP/CLEAR
pad not pressed to cancel it.
STOP/CLEAR was pressed • Reset cooking program and press START.
accidentally.
Microwave oven control The control has been locked. • Press and hold STOP/CLEAR for about three seconds
will not work (When the control panel is to unlock the control.
locked, the lock indicator
will be lit.)
Display shows “door” Door has been closed over • Open and close the door.
and oven will not start 5 minutes. • Press START.
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
nSteam or vapor escaping from around
the door.
nLight reflection around door or outer case.
nDimming oven light and change in
the blower sound at power levels other
than high.
nDull thumping sound while oven is operating.
nTV/radio interference might be noticed while
using the microwave. Similar to
the interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem with
the microwave. Plug the microwave into a
different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV
as far away from the microwave as possible,
or check the position and signal of the TV/
radio antenna.
Troubleshooting Tips.
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“door” LOCK FUNCTION
During cooking cycles, if the door stays closed
for 5 minutes or more, the word “door” will
appear on the display for 5 seconds and you will
not be able to start the next cooking cycle until
the door is opened and closed again. Then when
you press START, it will function.
Example:
1. If your cooking cycle is programmed for
over 5 minutes (for example 5 minutes and
20 seconds), the door lock function will
engage. However, the cooking will continue
until the 5 minutes and 20 seconds ends.
The display will show “End”.
2. When you push STOP/CLEAR and try again
to press START/+30SEC for another cooking
cycle, the display will show “door” as a
reminder that the oven has engaged the
door lock function. To start the next cooking
program, you need to open and close the
door before pressing START/+30SEC.
3. Also, when the cooking cycle has ended and
the oven is in standby status, if the door is
not opened within 5 minutes, the door lock
function will engage.
4. To end the door lock, you should open the
door and close the door, then you can press
START/+30SEC.

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