GE Spacemaker III JE660J User manual

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Help us help you...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers.
This appliance
must be registered. Please be certain
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on page 13.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
Optional Accessory
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
04-AON Hanging Kit allows this
oven to be mounted under a cabinet.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
● Dull thumping sound while
around the door. oven is operating.
● Light reflection around door or ● Some TV-Mdio interference
outer case. might be noticed while using your
Microwaving ~ps
c 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
glme with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for
microwaving:’
If you are unsure, use this dish test:
Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Microwave
1-172 minutes at High
(10). If water becomes hot, dish is
microwave safe. If dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving.
● Paper towels, wax paper, and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
● Some microwaved foods require
stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check the cookbook.
● Steam builds up pressure in foods
which are tightly covered by a skin
or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg
yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
● Dimming oven light and change
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
in blower sound may occur while interference caused by other small
operating at power levels other appliances and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your oven.
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PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
mCROWA~
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate
this oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It 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.
IMPO~ANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING–To reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in
this manual.
● Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE ~
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” at left.
s This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUND~G ~STRU~ONS”
on page 12.
c This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
● For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
c Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
. Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three inches or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
● Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
● Do not use outdoors.
● Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away from
heatedsurfaces.
● Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
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● 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,
● See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 11.
● This appliance should be
serviced otiy 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.
● To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Do not overcook food. CarefiUy
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
–Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers,
–Do not use recycled paper
producti. Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can contain
metal flecks which may cause
arcing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided,
as they may dso ignite.
–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire, If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
–Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
udess you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
–Do not overcook pohtoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
● If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
● Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers—for
example, closed glass jars—may
explode and should not be heated
in this oven.
● Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their lids;
especially meat and egg mixtures.
● Don’t defrost frozen beverages
innarrowneckedbottles(especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can
build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury.
● Use metal only as directed in
cookbook.
TV dinners maybe microwaved
in foil trays less than 3/4” high;
remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. When using metal in
the microwave oven, keep metal
at least 1 inch away from sides
of oven.
● Cooking utensils may become
hot because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the
utensil.
G Sometimes, the cooking tray
can become too hot to touch. Be
careful handling the cooking tray
during and after cooking.
● Foods cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur,
refer to page 11 for instructions on
how to clean the inside of the oven.
● Thermometer—Donot
use a thermometer in food you
are microwaving unless the
thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
● Remove the temperature probe
from the oven when not in use. If
you leave the probe inside the oven
without inserting it in food or liquid,
and turn on microwave energy, it
can create electrical arcing in the
oven and damage oven walls.
● Plastic utensils—Plastic utensils
designed for microwave cooking
are very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcookingconditionsasareglass
or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the food
and utensils could ignite. For
these reasons: 1) Use microwave
plastics only and use them in strict
compliance with the utensil
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2) Do not subject empty utensils to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit
chi~dren to use plastic utensils
without complete supervision.
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● When cooking pork, follow
the directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
killed and meat will be safe to eat.
● Boiling eggs is not
recommended in a microwave
oven. Pressure can build up
inside the egg yolk and may cause
it to burst, resulting in injury.
● Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
● $~Boi] able” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in cookbook. If they
are not, plastic could burst during
or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers should be
atleastpartiallyuncoveredbecause
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.
● Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly
afier removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Features of Your Oven
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles) .6
Cubic Foot
To remind you that you have food in the Oven Interior
oven, the oven will beep once a minute until
you either open the oven door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
1. Door Latches.
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5. Removable Temperature Probe.
2. Door Screen. Metal screen
6. Temperature Probe Receptacle.
permits viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven. 7.
Touch Control Panel and
Display. See
next page for
3.
Oven Vent.
instructions.
4. Oven Interior Light. Turns on 8. Door Open Button. Push
to
when the door is ouened or when
o~en door.
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the oven is operati~g.
9. Model and Serial Numbers.
10. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray
must be in place when using the
oven. Cooking performance will be
unsatisfactory without the tray in
place. The tray may be removed for
cleaning.
11. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects
the microwave energy distributing
system. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear
and “RESET” appears. Touch the CLOCK pad to set the clock
and oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs,
and you must reset the Clock.
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Your Touch Control Wnel
The Touch Control Panel
allows you to set the oven controls
electronically with the touch of a
finger.
It’s designed to be easy to
use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day,
time counting down during cooking
functions, power level, internal
food temperature, cooking mode
and instructions.
2.
T~ COOK I & U. Microwave
for a preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10 (High),
(or change power level atir entering
cooking time. See page 9.)
3.
POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad before entering another power
level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10
(High) for cooking or power level 3
(Low) for defrosting.
4.
COOK ‘N WATCH. Use this
pad for short term cooking which
automatically turns oven off after 3
minutes. (See page 9.)
5. NUMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooking/defrosting
time, power level, time of day and
finished food temperature.
6. MIN. Use with number pads to
enter whole minutes. For example,
for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.
7. START. After all selections are
made, touch this pad to start oven.
8. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic power level 3
(Low). (If desired, you may change
power level after entering defrosting
time. See page 8.)
Rogmm Cooting
Use your Touch Control Panel
to Temp Cook/Hold using your
choice of temperature, Time
Defrost and Time Cook with
choice of power levels from 1
(lowest) to 10 (highest), time
kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec
Timer. and set the clock.
9. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use
the temperature probe to cook by
using a preset temperature. Once
oven reaches preset temperature,
it switches to HOLD setting and
maintains that temperature for up
to an hour or until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 10.)
10. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy.
It functions as a kitchen timer, as
a holding period after defrost or
as a delay timer before time or
temperature cooking. (See page 7.)
U. CLOCK. Touch this pad to
enter time of day or check time
of day while microwaving.
To set clock, first touch CLOCK
pad and then enter time of day.
For example, if time is
1:30, touch
number pads 1, 3, and O and
1:30
will appear in display. Touch
START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
U. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
r
“PRObE” Appears
On Display:
● Probe has been forgotten when
TEMP COOK/HOLD function
is being used.
● Probe is not securely seated
in probe receptacle.
Create your own programs to suit
your individual cooking style. For
example: use the Min/Sec Timer to
delay the start of Temp Cook/Hold
or Time Cook I & II or program a
hold time between Time Defrost
and Time Cook I & II. (See page
7.) Set Time Cook I &II for a two-
stage program using different
times and power levels. (See page 9.)
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How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer
The MIN/SEC TIMER has three
timing functions:
● It operates as a minute timer.
. It can be set to delay cooking.
. It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The MIN/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pad 3 and MIN
pad (for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Display shows “3:00” and “TIME”
flashes.
3. Touch START. Display shows
“TIME” and time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes
“End~’ and display shows
time of day.
Programming a HOLD
TIME
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program “hold time”
between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A HOLD, or “standing”
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or cookbook.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK
I&U or TEMP COOK/HOLD. Enter
cook time or temp. Insert probe
before delaying Temp Cook/Hold.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter
number of minutes to delay cooking.
Touch START. Timer counts down,
then cooking begins.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
bt’s say you want to defrost a frozen
casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer
and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER 3!’ “ENTER DEF
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MIN
for 15 minutes defrosting time.
“15:00” appears on display.
(Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3 but can be changed
by touching the POWER LEVEL
pad and the desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME7’ flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold
for ten minutes.
“10:00” appears
on display and “TIME” flashes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. Display shows “: O“ and
“POWER
10?’ “ENTER COOK
TIME” flashes.
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Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for
twenty-five minutes of cooking time.
“COOK TIME” flashes and “25:00”
and “POWER 10” appear on
display.
Step 8: Touch START. “DEF TME”
and “15:00” counting down show
on display. As each function is
automatically performed oven
display shows instructions entered
and the function.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
“End~’
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
A.
The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Defrost and amount of
time. Then program Hold and the
amount of time. Be sure to put the
thawed dish in the refrigerator
promptly.
N~E: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
Q.
I programmed my oven for a
specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes
and hold for 2 minutes.
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Defrosting
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
● Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See your cookbook for defrosting
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place a l-lb. package of
frozen chops in the oven and close
door.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
3?’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
How to Change
~wer Uvel
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step4: Touch STA~. “DEF TIME”
and “POWER 3“ show and time
counts down on display. When cycle
is completed, the oven signals and
flashes
“End~’ then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes “End~’ open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting ~ps
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
—
. For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
. Pre-packaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. Be
sure to remove any foil covers.
Keep metal trays at least 1“ away
from cavity walls.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes,
but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q.
Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. Cookbook times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your cookbook. If your food is
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q.
Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes.
You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
● Check your cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
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Cooking by~me
TIME COOK I & II allows you
to microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power
level 10 (High), or change power
level automatically.
Power level 10 (High) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See your cookbook.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
1~ I II
/-—_.. —.-
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of
water, add 1 teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration
and is microwave safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips on page 2).
Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. Display shows
“: O“ and
“POWER 10?’ “ENTER COOK
TIME” flashes.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” at right.)
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK
TIME;’ “POWER 10~’ and time
counting down show on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End?’ Oven,
light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
Using the ~me Cook II
Feature
The Time Cook 11 feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
if you want to change power
levels
during your cooking operations.
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and close
the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
10!’ “ENTER COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for
two minutes and 15 seconds.
Display shows
“2:15” and “POWER
10?’ “COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK
I & II.
tep 5: Set your cooking time.
How to Change Power hvel
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 6: Touch START.
Step 7: “COOK TIME 1:’ the
selected power level and the first
programmed cook time, counting
down, show on display.
Step 8: At the end of the first
programmed cook time, the next
;ele;td power level, “COOK TIME
II” and the second programmed
cook time, counting down, show
on display.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End?’ The
oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
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Cook ‘N Watch
The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a
short term cooking program which
automatically turns the oven off
after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for
melting cheese on food or other
quick cooking operations where
you want to stop cooking at just
the right time.
To Use Cook ‘N Watch
Step 1:
Touch COOK ‘N WATCH.
“START COOK ‘N WA~H” flashes
on display.
Step 2: Touch START. “COOK ‘N
WATCH” and time counting up to
3 minutes are displayed. Power level
10 is automatically set in oven but
another power level can be selected
either during programming or
during cooking.
Step 3: Open the door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking.
The oven will automatically signal,
flash “End” and shut off at the end
of 3 minutes.
Questions and Answers
Q. I set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my food
wasn’t done. What happened?
A.
Since house power varies due
to time or location, many Time
Cook recipes give you a time range
to prevent overcooking. Set the
oven for minimum time, test the
food for doneness, and cook your
food a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads
and selected my power level. When
I touched START, however, my
oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK I & II pad
must be touched before setting the
number pads or else your oven will
not begin cooking.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?
A. Yes.
To resume cooking,
simply close the door and press
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.

Cooking by Temperature
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.
Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to
cook a variety of foods to the
d~ired finished food temperature.
The TIME COOK I & II setting
is recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and foods
which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
“TEMP COOK/HOLD” takes the
guesswork out of cooking because
the oven automatically signals with
four beeps when the food reaches
the preset temperature. The Hold
feature will maintain this temperature
for up to one hour or until you
touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Note: Oven automatically switches
to “Hold” when preset food
temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
Hande<probep’ug
F
-Cord
Thermometer Handle
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of the food; it
must be used when using “TEMP
COOK/HOLD~’ To use the probe
properly, follow directions below.
Place tender beef roasts on trivet
in microwave-safe dish. Insert
probe into the center meaty area
not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the handle does not touch the
food or top or sides of the oven.
Cover with wax paper.
Pork or ham roasts need no trivet.
Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish,
cover with plastic wrap. Insert
probe into center meaty area.
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cable end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven
ceiling.
How to Temp Cook a Rolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
into roast and attach probe securely
in oven ceiling. Close the door.
Step2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD.
“F” and “POWER 10” are displayed
and “ENTER TEMP” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for
125°F.
“TEMP,” “POWER 10” and
“125F” are displayed.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad.
“ENTER POWER” flashes.
Touch 5 for medium power. “TEMP~’
“POWER 5“ and “125F” show
on display.
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
90°F., display will show “POWER 5:’
“COOL” and “FOOD TEMP.” If
temperature is 90°F. or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 125°F. is reached,
the oven will sound and display
“HOLD:’ The oven will then hold
the temperature.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food
from the oven.
Cooking Tips
. Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though
requiring more time.
c Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
● Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
Questions and Answers
Q. I inserted the temperature
probe, closed the door, touched
TEMP COOK/HOLD and entered
the desired food temperature but
the temperature didn’t appear
on the display.
A. You may have entered an
incorrect temperature. Any food
temperature from 90° to 199°F.
may be entered for TEMP COOK/
HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
Q.
Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc. soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and
frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It’s
best to Time Cook these foods.
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash after
I touched the START pad?
A. “PRObE” will flash if you
don’t seat the cable end of the probe
securely into the receptacle in the
oven ceiling or if you touch the
TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and
forget to use the probe.
Q.
Can I leave my probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No,
if it touches the oven wall,
you may damage the oven.
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Care and Cleaning
n
Your new Microwave Oven is
a valuable appliance. Protect
it from misuse by following
these rules:
● Keep your oven clean and
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven
door a few minutes after cooking
helps air-out the interior. An
occasional thorough wiping with
a solution of baking soda and water
keeps the interior fresh.
. Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be scratched.
The control panel can be damaged.
● Don’t remove the mode stirrer
cover
at the top of the oven
(microwave feature 11 on page 5).
You will damage the oven.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Inside
Wall, floor and mode stirrer cover.
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 on oven walls.
NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL
OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART
OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up
spatters daily and wash when soiled
with a minimum of sudsy, warm
water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with a damp
cloth to remove all soil. DO
N~
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.
Glass Cooking Tray. Occasionally
it is necessary to remove the
cooking tray for cleaning of the tray
or oven. To prevent breakage, do
not place tray into water just after
cooking. Wash it carefully in warm
sudsy water or in dishwasher. The
tray can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the oven
without the cooking tray in place.
Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear Dish:
If grease is
present, high heat generated on
bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish
may cause the grease to burn onto
the oven tray. This may be removed
with a cleanser such as Bon Ami”
brand cleanser.
After using Bon
Ami@ brand
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon Ami” brand cleanser
on the painted surfaces such as the
walls. It may scratch the paint.
Automatic Temperature Probe.
Probe is sturdy, but care should be
taken in handling. Do not twist or
bend; avoid dropping temperature
probe.
Clean as soon after using as possible.
To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth,
then rub lightly with plastic scouring
ball if necessary. Rinse and dry.
(Do not wash in dishwasher.)
How to Clean the Ou@ide
Case. Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and damp cloth,
rinse with damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth. Chrome trim is best
wiped with a damp cloth and then
with a dry towel.
Control Panel. 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.
Door Surface. When cleaning
surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door,
use only mild, nonabrasive soaps
or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth.
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 damp cloth
and dry thoroughly before plugging
cord into outlet.
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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. (Fig. 1)
WARNING-Im.ro.er
use of the grounding plug ~an’result
in a risk of electric shock.
PREFERRED
METHOD
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INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
Fig. 1
BEFORE USE
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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.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
h not under any cti~cm
cut or remove the t~ @und)
prong from the power cord.
Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where
appliance’s power cord will
bedisconnected 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
CONNE~ION
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by the use
of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2)
which is available-at
mos~loc’al
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE
o~ 1
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GROUND AND
FIRM CONNE~lON
Fig. 2
BEFORE USE
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.
12
Usage situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected frequently.
h not use an adapter plug in these
situations because disconnecting of
the power cord places undue strain
on the adapter and leads to eventual
failure of the adapter ground terrnind.
You should have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a three-
prong (grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
Use of Etiension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord. However, if it is
necessary to use an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire extension cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug,
and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater
than the electrical rating of the
appliance (15 amperes).
If you do use an extension cord
with your microwave oven,
the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when oven
is in use. Cook times may be longer
as well.

~Questio~?
~ UseThis Problem Solver
-
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START
FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED
“PRObE” APPEARS
ON DISPLAY
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
c A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker.
● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
c Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
● Door not securely closed.
* START must be touched after entering cooking selection.
c Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.
c Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II.
● CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.
● Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP
COOK/HOLD.
c Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or
amount of foods in
oven. Touch TIME COOK I & II and additional cooking time for
completion.
● Incorrect power level entered. Check cookbook for recommended power level, or
changing levels during cooking if necessary.
● Some dishes require specific instructions. Check cookbook or recipe for
instructions.
● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when
cooking more than one food item. Check cookbook time recommendations.
Q Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold. Check
cookbook for specific instructions.
● Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven ceiling when using Temp
Cook/Hold.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
● Dull thumping sound while
around the door. oven is operating.
● Light reflection around door or ● Some TV-Radio interference
outer case.
might be noticed while using your
● Dimming oven light and change
mi=rowave oven. It’s similar-to the
in blower sound may occur while interference caused by other small
operating at power levels other appliances and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your oven.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE
hswer Center@
8W.62&2~
consumer information service
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Notes
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If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page
of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the microwave
oven
that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through tenth
year from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED ● servicetriPstoyourhometo
teach you how to use the product.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care(’)
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE(R) SERVICE.
c Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
about operating the product,
~lease contact your dealer or our
or used commercially.
Consumer Affairs office at the ● Damage to product caused
address below, or call, toll free: by accident, fire, floods or acts
GE Answer Center
(
’
)
of God.
800.626.2000
consumer information service
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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