GE PVM9179DF1BB User manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2%
Operating Instructions
Bake Features ................. 1O,18, 20
Best Method of Cooking Chart ........ 21
Changing Power Level ............... 14
Cooking Options ...................... 10
Cookware Tips ........................ 20
Fast Bake Feature ............. 1O,19, 20
Features of Your Oven .............. 8, 9
Microwave Terms .................... 14
Other Features .................... 23-25
Auto RecipeTMConversion ........ 18, 24
Automatic Fan ...................... 25
Auto Nite Light ...................... 24
Bake Temp. Adjust .................. 24
Beeper Volume ...................... 24
Control Lock-Out .................... 23
Cancel/Off ........................... 23
Set Clock ............................ 23
Cooking Complete Reminder ........ 23
Display Language ................... 24
Display ON/OFF ..................... 24
Display Speed ....................... 24
Help ................................. 23
Measures ........................... 25
More Time Message ................. 25
Resume ............................. 23
Start/Pa use ......................... 23
Surface Light ........................ 25
Timer On/Off ........................ 25
Turntable ............................ 25
Vent Fan ............................ 25
Roast Features ................ 1O,18, 20
Microwave Sensor Features ...... 15-17
Microwave Time and Auto
Features ...................... 9, 11-13
Warm Feature ....................... 22
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model//
Serial #
You can find them on a label when the
door is open,
Care and Cleaning
Charcoal Filters ........................ 29
Inside .................................. 26
Outside ................................ 26
Replacing the Light Bulbs ............. 27
Stainless Steel......................... 26
Vent Filters ............................ 28
Troubleshooting Tips. ....... 30,31
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven .......... 32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .......... Back Cover
Optional Kits ........................... 7
Warranty .............................. 35
MFL06398608 49-40680-2
PVM9179
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
AWARNING: Toreduce _herisk ofburns, electric shock, fire, iqjurytopersons, or exposure coexcessive
microwave energy.
PRECAUTIONS TOA VOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt to operate this oven with the (c)
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.
Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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.
[] Read all instructions before using
this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
[] 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 6.
[] This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over both
gas (less than 60,000BTU) and electric ranges.
[] This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges no
wider than 36." It may be installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
[] 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.
[] Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
[] 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.
Removewire twist-ties and metal handlesfrom 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.
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.
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.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession
on the same food portion. Iffood is undercooked after the
first countdown, use COOKBY T/MEfor additional cooking
time.
Do not usethe ovento dry newspaper.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
, When using the Bake, Roastor Fast Bake functions,
both the outside and inside of the oven will become
hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food
and accessories such as the oven shelf.
,Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking or oven
thermometers when cooking by microwave or using
the FastBake mode. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage
to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off
the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
Do not store any materials, other than our recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in 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 block or cover any openings on the appliance.
, This microwave is not approved or tested for marine use.
, 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.
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.
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,
This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel, Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment,
Aswith any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children,
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
surface when the microwave oven is in operation,
Do not mount this appliance over a sink,
Do not let the cord hand over edge of counter,
Do not use paper products in oven when appliance is
operated in any cooking mode except microwave only,
AWARNING!
ARCING
Ifyou see arcing, press the Cancel/Off button and correct the problem.
Arcing is themicrowave term for sparksin the oven,
Aming iscaused by'
The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
, 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
FOODS
, 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,
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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,
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids; such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling, Visiblebubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present, TNISCOULD RESULTIN
VERYNOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THECONTAINERIS DISTURBED ORA SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSILISINSERTEDINTO THELIQUID,
Toreduce the riskof injuryto persons:
-- Donot overheat the liquid.
- Stirthe liquid both before and halfway through
heating it,
-- Donot usestraight-sided containers with narrow
necks,
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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,
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 INTERNALtemperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 180°F,
Cooking to these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness,
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container,
- Useextreme care when inserting o spoon or other
utensil intothe container,
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MICROWA VE-SAFECOOKWARE
Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support
seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
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
t_im or glaze with ametallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for microwaving."
, Ifyou are not sure ifa dish
is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
! cup of wGter--set the
measuring cup either
How to test for a
microwave-safe dish.
in or next to the dish, Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high, If the dish heats, it should not be used for
microwaving,
Ifthe 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,
, Ifyou use a meat thermometer while microwaving
or using the FASTBAKEmode, make sure it issafe
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 foam packing 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,
, Use of the shelf accessory:
-- Remove the shelf from the oven when
not in use,
- Use pot holders when hGndling the shelf Gnd
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,
, Do not use your microwave/convection oven
to dry newspapers,
, Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
ovens, Check the package for proper use,
, Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be
used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and
prevent spattering while microwaving, Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can escape,
, Do not use paper products when the microwave/
convection oven is operated in the BAKE ROASTor
FASTBAKE mode,
, Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food, Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware,
, When microwaving "boilable" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags, they 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 manual, When using
foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1"
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,
Follow these guidelines;
B_ 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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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATiON.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Improperuseo_the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
This appliance must be
grounded, Inthe event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an
escape wire
for the electric current,
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord,
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 isyour
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet,
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance,
Do not use 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,
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker,
THEVENTFAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (seeAutomatic Fan feature), Take care
to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fires while the vent fan is in use,
Clean the underside of the microwave often,
Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or
the fan filters,
, In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below
the microwave oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surface unit by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray,
PACEMAKERS
Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters, Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filters,
When preparing flaming foods under the microwave,
turn the fan on,
Never leave surface units beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high heat settings, Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent fan isoperating, To
minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized
cookware and use high heat on surface units only
when necessary,
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,
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Optional kits GE4ppliances.com
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH--White
JX41--Black
When replacing a 36" range hood, filler panel kits fill in the
additional width to provide a custom
built-in appearance,
For installation between cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation, Each kit contains
two 3" wide filler panels,
Filter Kits
,JX81D--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when
the oven cannot be
vented to the outside,
Available at extra cost
from your GEsupplier,
See the back cover for
ordering by phone or
at GEAppliances,com,
JX81D
,JX40,,JX41

About the features of your oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Features of the Oven
Door Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shie/d. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in the oven.
Control Panel and Selector Dial
Removable Turntable. Do not operate the oven
in the microwave mode without the turntable
and turntable support seated and in place.
Removable Turntable Support. Do not operate
the oven in the microwave mode without the
turntable and turntable support seated and in
place.
Shelves. Use with Convection Bake, Convection
Roast or Combination Fast Bake. (Do not use
when microwave cooking.)
For best results, use one shelf in the lower
position and leave at least a 1-inch gap between
the cooking dish and the sides of the oven. For
two-level Baking or Fast Baking use both shelves.

About the cooking and warming features of your
micro wa ve/co n vection oyen. GEAppliancescom
You can cook by Microwave, Convection Bake, Convection Roast or Combination Fast Bake. Keep hot., cooked foods at
serving temperature with the Warm feature.
Cooking Controls
Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter
Cook Time Amount of cooking time
Press once (Cook Time I)to
microwave any time between
15 seconds and 95 minutes.
Presstwice (Cook Time II)to
change power levels automatically
during cooking.
Mircrowave Express cook/
Add 30 sec. Starts immediately!
Defrost
Press once (Fast) Food weight up to one pound
Presstwice (Auto) Food weight up to six pounds
Pressthree times (Time) Amount of defrosting time
Beverage Starts immediately!
Press once (6-7 oz.)
Presstwice (8-9 oz.)
Pressthree times (10-12 oz.)
Power Level Power level 1-10
Sensor Features
Press Turn and push
dial to enter Option
Popcorn Starts immediately! more/less time
Reheat Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once (plate)
Presstwice (pasta)
Pressthree times (1½to 1 cup)
Pressfour times (1 to 2 cups)
Auto Cook Food type more/less time
Convection Baking or Convection Roasting
Press Turn and push dial to enter
Convection Bake or Oven temperature and cook time
Convection Roast
Combination Fast Baking
Press Turn and push dial to enter
Combination Fast Bake Oven temperature and cook time
Warming
Press Turn and push dial to enter
Warm Oven temperature and warm time
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Warm
Convection
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Defrost
[ Weight/Time }
Level Cook
iCombination Convection
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Concel Start
Pause
Lock Controls
Hold 3 Sec
Timer i Cook
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Clock
Turntoble!i i Surface Vent Fen
Light

Available cooking options.
Microwave Cooking
Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically by sensor,
Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking, The oven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food,
Do not use the shelves when
microwave cooking.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food,
Heat Source
Microwave energy,
Heat Conduction
Heat produced
within food by
instant energy
penetration,
Benefits
Fast, high efficiency
cooking, Oven and
surroundings do
not get hot,
Easy clean-up,
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Convection Baking and Convection Roasting
During baking or roasting, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the
oven, Any oven temperature from 225°F, to 450°F, may be programmed, A fan gently circulates this
heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and
rich moist interiors, This circulation of heated air is called convection,
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,
Always use the shelf when baking.
For best results, use one shelf in
the lower position. For two-level
cooking only, use both shelves.
Cooking Method
Hot air circulates
around food to
produce browned
exteriors and seal in
juices,
Heat Source Heat Conduction Benefits
Circulating heated Heat conducted Aids in browning
air from outside of food and seals in flavor,
(Convection), to inside, Cooks some foods
faster than regular
ovens,
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Combination Fast Baking
Your oven also offers the option of Combination Fast Bake, using microwave
convection cooking, You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and energy along with crisping to perfection,
Always use the shelf with Fast
Bake. For best results, use one
shelf in the lower position. For
two-level cooking only, use both
shelves.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
and convection
heat combine to
cook foods up to
25% faster than
regular ovens,
while browning and
sealing in juices,
Heat Source
Microwave energy
and circulating
heated air,
Heat Conduction
Food heats from
instant energy from
penetration and
heat conducted from
outside of food,
Benefits
Shortened
cooking time from
microwave energy,
plus browning
and crisping from
convection heat,
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Warming
The warming feature will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature, Always start with hot
food, Use cookware and utensils that can withstand temperatures up to 230°F,
Cooking Method
Warm air circulates
around food to keep
previously cooked
food warm,
Heat Source
Circulating heated
air (Convection),
Heat Conduction
Warmth conducted
from outside of food
to inside,
Benefits
Keeps hot, cooked
foods at serving
temperature,
Always use the shelf when
warming,
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Using the Dial
You can make selections on the oven by
turning the dial and pressing it to enter
the selection,
Pressing the dial can also be used in place
of the Start/Pause button for quicker
programming of the oven,
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Start
Cook Time (Donot use the shelves when
rnicrowave cooking,)
Cook Time I
Allows you to microwave for any time between
15 seconds and 95 minutes,
Power level 10 (High)is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility,
It Press the Cook Time button,
[] Turn the dial to set the cook time and press
the dial to enter,
NChange power level if you don't want full
power, (Press Powerleve/. Turn the dial to
select, Press the dial to enter,)
Press the dial or the Start/Pause button to
start cooking,
You may open the door during Cook Time
to check the food, Close the door and press the
dial or Start/Pauseto resume cooking,
NOTE You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial You
rn_y also change the power level by pressing
the Power Level button,
Cook Time//
Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking, Here's how to do it:
Press the Cook Time button,
[] Turn the dial to set the first cook time and
press the dial to enter,
Change the power level if you don't want
full power, (Press PowerLeve/. Turn the dial
to select, Press the dial to enter,)
_]1 Press the Cook Time button again,
Turn the dial to set the second cook time
and press the dial to enter,
Change the power level if you don't want
full power, (Press PowerLevel Turn the dial
to select, Press the dial to enter,)
_-_ Press the dial or the Start/Pause button to
start cooking,
At the end of Cook Time/, Cook Time//counts
down,
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial You
rn_y also change the power level by pressing
the Power Level button,
Microwave ]
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Mircrowave Express Cook
Thisis aquick way to set and start cooking
in 30 second blocks each time the Mircrowave
Express button ispressed, Thecook time
rn_y be changed bY turning the dial at any
time during cooking,
The power level will automatically be set
at 10 and the oven will start immediately,
The power level can be changed as time is
counting down, Press the PowerLeve/button,
turn the dial and press to enter,
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Fast Defrost (Do not use the she/ves when
microwave cooking,)
Fast Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give even
defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish
weighing up to one pound,
Remove meat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish,
_'_ Press the Defrost button once,
N Turn the dial to the food weight,
using the Conversion Guide at right,
For example, dial ,5 for ,5 pounds
(8 oz,) Press the dial to enter,
_1_Press the Start/Pause button to start
defrosting,
_j_ Turn the food over if the oven signals TURN
FOOD OVER.
, Remove defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil,
, After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5
minutes to complete defrosting,
Conversion Guide
Ifthe weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to
tenths (,1)ofa pound,
Weight of Food
in Ounces
1-2
3
4-5
6-7
8
9-10
11
12-13
14-15
Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
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Auto Defrost (Donot use the she/ves when
microw_ ve cooking,)
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish
weighing up to six pounds, Use Time Defrost
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,
Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish,
_'_ Press the Defrost button twice,
p_ Turn the dial to the food weight,
using the Conversion Guide at right,
For example, dial 1,2 for 1,2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 oz,) Pressthe dial to enter,
Press the Start/Pause button to start
defrosting,
_j_ Turn the food over if the oven signals TURN
FOOD OVER.
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,
Conversion Guide
Ifthe weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to
tenths (,1)ofa pound,
Weight of Food
in Ounces
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Time Defrost (Donot use the she/ves when
micro wave cooking,)
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected
length of time,
B_ Press the Defrost button three times,
p_ Turn the dial to select the time you want,
Pressthe dial to enter,
Pressthe Start/Pause button to start
defrosting,
_j_ Turn the food over if the oven signals TURN
FOOD 0 VER.
You may change the defrost time at any time
during defrosting by turning the dial,
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be
changed, You can defrost small items quickly by
raising the power level after entering the time,
Power Level 7cuts the total defrosting time in
about half; Power Level 10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/3, However, food will need
more frequent attention than usual,
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting, This is normal when oven is not
operating at High power,
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, Ifthe 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 Auto Defrost. 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,
Beverage ] Beverage (Donot use the she/yes when
microwave cooking,)
The Beverage feature heats beverages from 6
to 12 ounces,
Press once for 6-7 oz,
Press twice for 8-9 oz,
Press three times for 10-12 oz,
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the container with care,
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About changing the power level.
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The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the time for Cook
Time, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The
power level may also be changed during time
countdown.
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First, follow directions for Cook Time, Time
Defrost or Express Cook.
Press the Power Levelbutton.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the power
level. Press the dial to enter.
Press the Start/Pause 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 7is microwave energy 70%
of the time. Power Level 3is 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. 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:'
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, heating
liquids.
Meal-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.
Low2 or3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces,
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
Microwave terms.
Definition
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing iscaused by:
_i the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.
_i metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
ii metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
the turntable ring support being installed incorrectly.
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.
Shie/din--_--_ 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
Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not
placed on a cooling rack.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
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About the sensor microwave features. GEAppliances.com
Humidity Sensor
What happens when using the Sensor Features:
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking, The oven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food,
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in
severely overcooked or burnt food, If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook Time for
additional cooking time,
NOTE: Sensor fe_]tures will not operate when the oven is hot. Ifone of the sensor cooking buttons is
pressed when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200°F, "OVENTOO/40TFOR SENSOR
COOKING---USING ALTERNATEMET/40D" will be displ_?yed, Theoven will automatic_lly change
to cook by time (follow the directions in the dispL?y)or once the oven is cool enough, the sensor
fe_?tureswill function normally,
The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking,
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don't
mislead the sensor.
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap, Never
use tight sealing plastic containers-they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook,
Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven, Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor,
Auto
Cook
Auto Cook (Do not use the shelves when microwave cooking,)
Because most cooking containers must be covered during Auto Cook, this feature is best with
foods that you want to steam or retain moisture,
NOTE."Use of the rnet_?lshelf with Auto Cook is not recommended,
Recommended Foods
Awide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked
using this feature,
Foods not recommended
Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that require
addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cooking
should not be cooked using this feature, It is best to Cook Time them,
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NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the
some food portion-it moy
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Auto Cook (Do not use the shelves when
microwave cooking,)
B_ Place covered food in the oven and close
the door, Pressthe Auto Cook button,
ENTERFOOD TYPEappears in the display,
Turn the dial to the desired food type, Press
to enter,
See the SensorFood Type Guide below for
specific foods and instructions,
The oven starts immediately,
NOTE: Ifthe door was open while the control
was being set, close the door and press the
Start/Pause button to begin cooking,
Iffood is undercooked after the countdown, use
Cook Time for additional cooking time,
Do not open the oven door before the
countdown time is disployed-steom escoping
fiom the oven can affect cooking performance,
/f the door is opened, close the door and press
Start/Pause irnmedi_?tely,
Ifground meat was selected, the oven may
signal you to drain and stir the meat, Open the
door, drain the meat and close the door, Press
the Start/Pause button if necessary to resume
cooking,
Sensor Food Type Guide
Servings Serving Size
Chicken Pieces I to 4 2 to 8
pieces
Fish I to 4 4 to 16 oz.
Ground Meat -8 to 32 oz.
fBeef. Pork. Turkev/
Potatoes I to 4 8 to 32 oz.
Canned Vegetables I to 4 4 to 16 oz.
Fresh Vegetables I to 4 4 to 16 oz.
Frozen Vegetables I to 4 4 to 16 oz.
CookingTips
When oven signals and countdown time is
displayed, the door may be opened
for stirring, turning or rotating food,
To resume cooking, close the door and press
Start/Pause.
. Match the amount of food to the size of
container, Fill containers at least 1/2 full,
Be sure outside of container and inside of
oven are dry,
After completion of Cook cycle, if food needs
additional cooking, return food to oven and
use Cook Timeto finish cooking,
How to Adjust the Oven's Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
(Not available for aft food types)
Tosubtract 70% from the automatic
cooking time;
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts,
turn the dial counterclockwise, until
a minus ("-") sign appears, and press to enter,
Toadd 70% to the automatic cooking time:
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts,
turn the dial clockwise, until a plus ("+') sign
appears, and press to enter,
Comments
Use oblong, square or round dish,
Cover with vented plastic wrap,
Use oblong, square or round dish,
Cover with vented plastic wrap,
Use round casserole dish, Crumble meat
into dish, Cover with vented plastic wrap,
Pierce skin with fork, Arrange in a
star pattern in center of turntable,
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl,
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap,
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl,
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving,
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap,
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl,
Follow package instructions for adding
water, Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap,
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I Popcorn ]
Use only with prepacknged
mk'rownve popcorn weighing
7.5 to 3.5 ounces.
NOTE." Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the some food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
GEAppliances.com
Popcorn (Donot usethe shelveswhen microwave
cooking,)
Touse the Popcorn feature:
B_ Follow package instructions, using Cook Timeif
the package islessthan 1,5 ounces or larger
than 3,5 ounces, Placethe package of popcorn
inthe center ofthe turntable,
P_ Pressthe Popcorn button, Theoven starts
immediately,
Ifyou open the door while POPCORNSENSOR
isdisplayed, an error messagewill appear, Close the
door, press Cancel/Offand begin again,
Ifffloodis undercooked after the countdown, use
Cook Timefor additional cooking time,
How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
Ifyou find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overpops consistently,you can add or
subtract 20-30 seconds to the automatic popping
time,
Tosubtract time;
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts,turn
the dial counterclockwise, until a minus
("-")sign appears, for 20 seconds lesscooking time,
Pressto enter,Turn again, until two minus ("- -'1 signs
appear, to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds
for a total of 30 seconds
lesstime, Pressto enter,
Toadd time;
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn
the dial clockwise, until a plus(%'1sign appears, for
an extra 20 seconds cooking time, Pressto enter,
Turnagain, until two plus ("++")signsappear, to
add another 10seconds for a total of 30 seconds
additional time, Pressto enter,
Reheat /
NOTE." Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Reheat (Donot use the shelveswhen microwave
cooking,)
The Reheat feature reheats servingsof previously
cooked foods or a plate of leftovers,
M Placethe cup of liquid or covered
food in the oven,PressReheatonce, twice, three
times or four times, The oven starts immediately,
Pressonce for a plate of leftovers,
Presstwice for a pasta,
Pressthree times for 1/2 to 1full cup,
Pressfour times for 1 to 2full cups,
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining begins
counting down,
Do not open the oven door until time
iscounting down, Ifthe door isopened,
close it and press Start/Pause immediately,
After removing food from the oven,stir,if pos:sib/e,
to even out the temperature, Reheatedfoods may
have wide variations in temperature, Someareas of
food may be extremely hoL
Iffood is not hot enough after the countdown use
Cook Timefor additional reheating time,
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use
With Reheat
Itis best to use Cook Timefor these foods:
Bread products,
Foodsthat must be reheated uncovered,
Foodsthat need to be stirred or rotated,
Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after
reheating,
How to Adjust the Oven'sAutomatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time
Tosubtract 70%from the automatic
cooking time;
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts,turn
the dial counterclockwise, until a minus ("-'1sign
appears, and press to enter,
Toadd 70%to the automatic cooking time;
Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn
the dial clockwise, until a plus(%'1sign appears, and
pressto enter,
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About the baking and roasting features.
Correct shelf position
Baking or roasting uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven,
Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be set, Afan gently circulates this heated air
throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist
interiors, This circulation of heated air is called convection,
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,
For Best Results...
Use one shelf in the lower position and leave at least a 7-inch gap between the cooking dish and the
sides of the oven, For two-level cooking only, use both shelves,
The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning,
See the Cookware 7}_ossection for information on suggested cookware,
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Bake or Roast with Preheat
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Pressthe Bake or ROASTbutton,
Turn the dial to set the oven temperature
and press dial to enter, Do not enter bake
time now, (Thecook time will be entered
later, after the oven is preheated,) See the
Auto f_ecipe TM Conversion section below,
Pressthe dial or the Start/Pause button to
start preheating,
When the oven is preheated, it will signal, If
you do not open the door within 1 hour, the
oven will turn off automatically,
[] Open the oven door and, using caution,
place the food in the oven,
[_ Close the oven door, Turn the dial
to set the cook time and press the dial or
Start/Pause to start cooking,
[] When cooking is complete, the oven will
signal and turn off,
NOTE." You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial,
Youmay change the oven temperature at any
time during cooking bYpressing the Power Level
button, Turn the dial to set the oven temperature
and press the dial to enter,
Toview the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking, press the Bake button,
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Bake or Roast without Preheating
_1 Ifyour recipe does not require preheating,
press the BAKEor ROASTbutton, See the
Auto RecipeTM Conversion section below,
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Turn the dial to set the oven temperature
and press to enter,
Turn the dial to set the cook time and press
to enter,
Lq Pressthe dial or the Start/Pause button to
start the oven,
NOTE." You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial,
Youmay change the oven temperature at any
time during cooking bYpressing the Power Level
button, Turn the dial to set the oven temperature
and press the dial to enter,
Toview the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking, press the BAKE button,
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Auto Recipe TM Conversion
When using Convection Bake, the Auto Recipe TM Conversion feature will automatically convert
entered regular baking temperatures to convection baking temperatures,
This feature is activated so that the display will show OFFSETON and the actual converted
(reduced) temperature, For example, if you enter a regular recipe temperature of 350°F and press
the Start/Pause button, the display will show the converted temperature of 325°F,
This feature can be turned off in the Options menu, See the Auto f_ecipe TM Conversion Selection in
the About the other features section,
NOTE."If convection baking and the Auto Recipe TM Conversion feature isturned off, reduce the
oven temperature 25°F from the recipe to prevent overbrowning on the top of baked goods,

About the Fast Bake feature. GEApplia.ces.com
Correct shelf position
Fast Bake offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking, Microwaves cook
food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully, Any oven temperature
from 225°F to 450°F may be set,
For Best Results...
Use one shelf in the lower position and leave at least a 7-inch gap between the cooking dish and the
sides of the oven, For two-level cooking only, use both shelves,
The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning,
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware,
See the Best Method of Cooking section to determine the which foods are appropriate to cook
using Fast Bake.
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Fast Bake with Preheat
Ill Pressthe FASTBAKEbutton,
_-_ Turn the dial to set the oven temperature
and press dial to enter, Do not enter Fast
Bake cook time now, (The cook time will be
entered later, after the oven is preheated,)
_J Press the dial or the Start/Pause button
to start preheating,
When the oven is preheated, it will signal, If
you do not open the door within I hour, the
oven will turn off automatically,
_!_ Open the oven door and, using caution,
place the food in the oven,
Close the oven door, Turn the dial to set the
cook time and press to enter, Press the dial
or the Start/Pause button to start cooking,
[] When cooking is complete, the oven will
signal and turn off,
NOTE: You may change the cook time at any
time during cooking by turning the dial,
You may change the oven temperature and
microwave power level at any time during
cooking by pressing the Power Level button,
Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and
press the dial to enter, Then, turn the dial to
set microwave power level 7through 4 and
press the dial to enter, The defbult power level
is4,
Toview the cook time and oven tempera-ture
during cooking, press the Fast Bake button,
, Check the Cookware has section for correct
cookware when using Fast BaRe,
, Do not use metal cookware with
Fast Bake,
Reduce the recipe cook time by 25%,
, See the Best Method of Cooking section
to determine the which foods are
appropriate to cook using Fast Bake.
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Fast Bake without Preheat
_l_ Ifyour recipe does not require preheating,
press the Fast Bake button,
[] Turn the dial to set the oven temperature
and press to enter,
Turn the dial to set the cook time and press
to enter,
Pressthe dial or the Start/Pause button to
start the oven,
NOTE: You may change the cook time at
any time during cooking by turning the
dial,
You may change the oven temperature and
microwave power level at any time during
cooking by pressing the Power Level button,
Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and
press the dial to enter, Then, turn the dial to
set microwave power level 7through 4 and
press the dial to enter, The defbult power level
is4,
Toview the cook time and oven temperature
during cooking, press the Fast Bake button,
NOTE:
Some recipes call for preheating,
, Check the Cookware Tips section for correct
cookware when using Fast BaRe,
, Do not use metal cookware with
Fast Bake.
See the Best Method of Cooking section
to determine the which foods are
appropriate to cook using Fast Bake,
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Cookware tips.
Convection Bake or Roast
Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning
is important,
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and
produce crisper crust,
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because they reflect heat
and help produce a light tender crust,
Glass or Glass-Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes
due to the cleanability of glass,
Combination Fast Bake
Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are recommended, Be sure not to use items with
metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, This can damage the
cookware, the shelf or the oven,
Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but it is not
recommended for foods requiring all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor
conductor of heat,
Convection Bake Combination
Microwave or Roast Fast Bake
Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic Yes Yes Yes
(Pyrex% Fire King% Coming Ware% etc.)
Metal No Yes No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No
Microwave-Safe Plastics Yes No Yes*
Plastic Films and Wraps Yes No No
Paper Products Yes No No
Straw, Wicker and Wood Yes No No
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