GE WES1384SMSS User manual

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Safety Information ......... 2-6
Operating Instructions
Com'enience Features ..... 14-16
Microwave Terms ............ 18
()ther Features ........... ] 6, 17
Oven Features ............. 7, 8
Power Levels ................ 9
Time Features ............ 9-13
Care and Cleaning ......... 19
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 20
Things That Are Normal ...... 20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Coxer
Warranty .................. 93
WES 1384SMSS
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Writethemodelandserial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.
3513913700 49-40544-1 03-07JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
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For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or
to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open<lear operation can result in hamxflfl
eN)osure to microwave energa,: It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the satiety interlocks.
(h) DoNotPlace any object between the oven fl'ont fi_ce
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing sxm'i_ces.
(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 sxm'i_ces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be a(!iusted or rei)aired by
anyone except properly qualified service pex_onnel.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCtiONS.
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
When using electrical appfiances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
[] Read and fixllow tile specific precautions in the
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section above.
[] This appliance must be groxmded. Connect only
to a properly groxmded oudet. See the Grounding
Instructions section on page 5.
[] Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
tile provided installation instructions.
[] Be cexlain to place tile flxmt sm_hce of tile door three
inches or more back tram the comxtexlo} ) edge, to avoid
accidental till))ing, of the all))liance in mmnal usa_,e
[] This micro,<ax e oxen is not appro'_ed or tested fin"
n/;H'i xle rise.
[] Do not n/omxt this appliance oxer a sink.
[] Do Hot IlXOXllXt tile ii/icxowave oven t)ver or Ixear alx}
portion of a heating or cooldng appliance.
[] Do not store an}thing directlx on top of tile microwave
ovelx SHIf_lce whelx tile n/icrowaxe ovelx is ilX operatioxl.
[] Do not operate this apl)liance if it has a damaged power
cord or I)lug,, if it is not _ orldng, l)rol_erE, or if it has
been d'u-lrx,,ed,,_ or dropped.
[] Do not co\er or block any openings on tile appliance,
[] Use this al:)pliance only fiw its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or x;q)ors
in this appliance. This microwave o\vn is spedfically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
fi)r laboratory or inciustrial use.
[] Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near _mexmfbr example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
[] Keep power cord away fl'om heated surfimes.
[] Do not imme_e power cord or plug in water=
[] Do not let power cord hang ()vex"edge of table or countex:
[] To reduce tile risk (ff fire in tile oven cavils,:
--Do not oxercook %od. Carefully attend appliance when
papex; plastic, or other combustible materials are placed
inside tile o',vn while cooking.
--Remo\v wire twist-ties and metal handles fl'om pal:)er or
plastic containers before plating them in tile oven.
--Do not use tile oven %r storage pml)oses. Do not leaxv
paper prodHcts, cooldxxg utensils, or food ix*tile oxvn
when IXO[ill txse.
--If materials inside tile o\vn ignite, keel:) tile o\ en door
closed, turn tile o\ en ofl_ and disc(mnect the power
cord, or shut off power at tile flxse or circuit breaker
panel. If tile door is opened, the fire may spread.
[] See door sm_gime cleaning instructions in tile Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section at this manual.
[] GE does not suppox_ any se_Mdng of this micro_:tve
oven, except as described by tile Consumer Support
section ot this manual. Do not attempt to service the
microwave oven _om'selK If se_Mce is desired, then this
appliance should be sexMced only by qualified sexMce
persomml. Contact nearest authorized service fildli F
fi)r examination, rel:)air or ac!jusm_ent.
[] ._s with any al:)pliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
2SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEARand correct the problem.
Ardng is tile microwave tem_ fin" sparks in tile oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching tile side of tile oven.
• Foil not molded to food (uptm'ned edges act
like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper tcmvls containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
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FOODS
Do not l)Ol) l)Ol)COI'n iI1 yO/lF IllicI'owave oven
tmless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or mfless you use popcorn labeled fin" use in
microwave ovens.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containe_--fin" example, closed jade--are able
to explode and should not be heated in this
ii/icFowave oven. _tlcl/ tlse of tile illiCFowave
oven could result in injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressm'e
will buiM up inside egg p)lk and will cause it
to bm_t, possibly resulting in iqjm 7.
• Operating tile microwave with no food inside for
IIlOI'e than a ininute or _\_x}II/aV cause danlage
to tile oven and could start a fire. It increases tile
heat arotmd tile magnetron and can shorten
the lfl'e of the oven.
• Foods with tmbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot clogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken live_, and other giblets, and egg )x_l!<s
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
chllJng cooking.
• Avoid heating baby food in glassja_, even
with the lid off. Make sure all inlimt tood is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribum tile
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
when wamfing tommla. Tile container may feel
cooler than the tommla really is. _Mwavs test the
fommla 1)elbre ti_eding tile baby.
• Don't defl'ost fl'ozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonamd beverages). Even
if the container is opened, pressm'e can build up.
This can cause the container to built, possibly
resulting in iqjm>
•SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such aswater,coffee ortea are ableto be
overheatedbeyondtheboilingpoint without
appearingtobe boiling. Visiblebubblingor boiling
when thecontainer isremovedfromthe microwave
ovenisnot alwayspresent.THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA
SPOONOROTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTO
THELIQUID.
To reduce tile risk _d iqjm y to pe_ons:
IDo not overheat tile liquid.
IStir tile liquid both befin'e and halfway through
heating it.
--Do not use straight-sided containet_ with narrow
necks.
I_Mter heating, allow tile container to stand in tile
illici'owave oven ]'()I" a short til//e betore i'eilloving
tile container.
IUse extI'ellle caI'e when inserting a Sl)OOn oi"
other utensil into the container.
•Hot fi>ods and steam can cause burns. Be careflfl
when opening any containe_ of hot fix)d,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible iqjm> direct smam
away fl'om hands and ti_ce.
•Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to yore" oven.
•Cook meat and poultr)' thoroughlyImeat to at
least an INTERNAl, temperature _d 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAl, temperature
of 180°E Cooking to these temperatm'es usually
protects against toodborne illness.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
a, WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure to use suitable cookware during
microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, potte_ T or
china dim_erware which does not have metallic trim
or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled "suitable fin" microwaving."
• If w)u are not sm'e if a dish is microwave-sale,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measm'ing cup filled with
1 cup of water set tile meastwing cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used
fin" microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
tile cup heats, then tile dish is microwave-sale.
• If you use a meat them_ometer while cooking,
IIl_lke stlre it is sate fin" rise in illicrowave ()veils.
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recvcled
paper towels, nal)kins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products cont;fining nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Some SP,Tol0am trax:s (like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin strip of met;fl
embedded in tile bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use tile microwave to chy ne_vspape_.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable fin" use in
microwave ovens. Check the package fin" proper
rise.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can
be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sm'e to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
• Cookware ma} become hot because of heat
transterred fl'om the heated toed. Pot holde_
max be needed to handle tile cookware.
• "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic couM
bm_t dm'ing or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injtu T. A]so, plastic storage
containet_ should be at least partially uncovered
because they finch/a fight seal. _._]/ell cooking
with containe_ tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefifllv and direct steam away
from hands and ti_ce.
• Use fifil only as directed in this manual. TV
dim_e_ may be microwaved in foil trm:s less than
3/4" high; remove tile top foil cover and rettlrn
the tray to the box. \Allen using loft in the
microwave oven, kee I) the loft at least 1 inch
away fl'om the sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed fin"
microwave cooking is ver)' useflfl, but should be
used carefully. Even micr(mm'e-satb plastic may
not be as tolerant ot overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposm'es to overcooking, tile lend and
cookware could ignim.
Follow those guidelines."
BUse microwave-sale plastics onl) and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
IIla n tl[ilct tli'ei"s I'eCOlI/iilendations.
] Do not ii/icrowa',e elllpty containei3.
Do not pemfit children to use plastic
cookware without complete superxision.
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BROWNERSAFETY
• Any n(m-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when
browning in the oven. Place the dish directly on
the shelf.
• The oven and door will get hot when browning.
• Cookware will become hot when browning.
Pot holdei_ or oven mitts will be needed to
handle the cookware.
• Do not use paper to_vls or c()verings, containers
or cooking/roasting bags made (ff fi)il or other
reflective material, plastic, wax or paper when
browning.
• Do not place food directly against the browner
element.
• Use of the browner shelf:
- Remove the shelffl'om the oven when not
ill rise.
- Use pot holdeis or oven mitts when handling
the shell It may be hot.
Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product dalnage.
Do not cover the shelf or any part (ff the oven
with metal fi)il. This will cause overheating of
the oven.
• During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holdei_ or other flamnmble
materials contact the browner element or guard.
These suFlilces Inay be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in coloI: Mlow sufficient
tilne tOT cooling fiI_t.
• Relnove cookware colnpletely fl'Oln the oven
before turlfing food.
• Make sure ti)od is cooked all the way through
beti)re browning.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This ai)pliance must be grounded. In the e\'ent of
an electlical short drcuit, groulMing reduces the
risk of electric shock by i)roviding an escape wire
for the electlJc current.
This appliance is equipped Mth a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug nmst be plugged into an outlet that is
i)roperly installed aim grounded.
Consult a qualified electiidan if the grounding
ii_structions are not comi)letely undei_tood, or if
doubt eMsts as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
If the outlet is a st;mdard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
your pei_onal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a i)roperly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not tinder _lily (iI'C[ll//S[ilnces C/lt or i'elll(We
the third (ground) i)rong ti'om the power cord.
X_'e do not recommelld using an extension cord
with this ai)pliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the
appliance. (See EXTENSION CORDSsection.)
For best oi)erafion, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent _ckering of lights,
blowing of fllse or trii)i)ing of circuit breakei: