GE JE1050 User's Manual
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1. About changing the pow er level EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK j EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Boe o The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the time for Time Cook Time Defrost or Express Cook The power level may also be changed during time countdown j Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST li Enter cooking or defrosting time 5 Press POWER LEVEL ij Select desired power level 1 10 ki Press START Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power level 3 is energy 30 of the time Most cooking will be done on High pow er 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 About the time features EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK j EXPRESS COOK Bon o Time Cook Time Cook Allows you to microwave for an2. Microwave Oven GE Appliances Part No 164D3370P033 Pub No 49 40033 Owner s Manual J E1050 10 97 CG TINS A635WRRO G81 Seyret ce Gstorer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire explosion electric shock exposure to excessive microwave energy or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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 Itis 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 IM PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner M anual Read and follow the
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4. Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat beef pork turkey 8 Bacon 9 Pizza frozen microw aveable Weight 4 to 20 oz 4 to 16 oz 4 to 16 oz 8 to 40 oz 4 to 16 oz 4 to 40 oz 8 to 48 oz 2 to 10 oz 4 to 16 oz weight in ounces i Press START Hint You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time Quantity or Weight 1to4 l to2 l to4 l to 4 8 to 40 oz 4 to 16 oz Enter weight in ounces i Press START Hint Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the remaining cooking time Comments Use microwave safe casserole or bowl 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 Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper Use round casserole dish Crumble meat into dish Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Layer strips on a plate 4 to a layer Cover each layer with a paper towel Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving Enter the number of items or the food DE
5. cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance e EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them If an extension cord is used Ii The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet Ei The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer
6. hang over edge of table or counter To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when notin use If materials inside the oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual This appliance should be serviced only 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 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS i AINN A WARNING ARCING If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal
7. or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas 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 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 SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when itis moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it To prevent this from happening and causing injury do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup After heating let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave Recycled paper towels containing small meta
8. press START accidentally Food weight not entered after Make sure you have entered food weight after pressing pressing AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST Food type not entered after Make sure you have entered a food type pressing SNACKS or COOK Error appears on display During Reheat or Popcorn Close the door press CLEAR OFF and begin again program the door was opened before steam could be detected No steam was detected bysensor Use Time Cook within 4 minutes and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn program Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around TV radio interference might be noticed the door while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small Light reflection r or neo MONA EW dpore appliances it does not indicate a problem outer case A f with the microwave Plug the microwave Dimming oven light and change in into a different electrical circuit move the blower sound at power levels other the radio or TV as far away from the than high microwave as possible or check the E ional of th Dull thumping sound while oven is ekol A LL GU antenna operating 19 GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include P Backed by GE We ll Cover Any Appliance
9. 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 4 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 mount this appliance over a sink Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do notimmerse power cord or plug in water Do not let power cord
10. 5 6 level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time No need to press EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK j EXPRESS COOK S TA RT the oven will start immediately The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways ADD 30SEC It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as an express cook for 30 seconds No need to press START the oven will start immediately About the sensor features Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking Covered 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 Dry off dishes so they don t mislead the sensor 12 POPCORN 9 less time more time Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces REHEAT Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature H Follow package instructions usi
11. FROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK j EXPRESS COOK Guide There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Conversion Guide Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods If the weight of food is stated in pounds and Auto Defrost automatically sets the ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths defrosting times and power levels to give 1 of a pound even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish Weight of Food Enter Food Weight Remove meat from package and place on ness tenths of a pound microwave safe dish Ei By Press AUTO DEFROST 1 5 3 li Using the Conversion Guide at right 6 7 A enter food weight For example press 8 3 pads land 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 9 10 6 3 ounces 11 7 Ba Press START 12 13 8 14 15 9 Twice during defrost the oven signals TURn At each TURn signal turn the 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 About the other features CLOCK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK j EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will beep once a minute until yo
12. OCK NOTE You cannot use DELAY START with POPCORN or REHEAT NOTE REM will remain on the display to show that the Reminder is set until the Reminder time is reached and the door is opened or CLEAR OFF is pressed To lock or unlock the controls press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed Kitchen Timer N This pad performs three functions How to Use to Set a Holding Time It operates as a minute timer You can set a holding time between Defrost and Time Cook from one second to 99 It can be set to delay cooking y 8 minutes and 99 seconds EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting li Press TIM E DEFROST The Kitchen Timer operates without li Ter n Rus n 9 microwave energy H Press KITCHEN TIM ER o How to Use as a Minute Timer i Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold li Press KITCHEN TIM ER li Enter the amount of time you want to H ERN MME LOON count down li Enter cooking time 5 Press START When the time is up the HH Press START timer will signal How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Press TIME COOK and enter the amount of cooking time Press KITCHEN TIMER and enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Hi Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and co
13. Product Registration Card that is Care and Cleaning 18 packed with this product If you cannot find it please send in the duplicate card printed in the back of this manual Troubleshooting Tips FOR YOUR RECORDS Before You Call For Service 19 W rite the model and serial numbers here Things That Are Normal With Your M icrowave Oven 19 You can find them on a label inside the oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Customer Service Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly Just a little preventive care on your Product Registration 22 j Warranty 23 part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your g xak C S DA microwave oven r Service Telephone Numper aE Back Cover You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section Ifyou review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all IF YOU NEED SERVICE Ifyou do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week About the features of your microw ave oven Throughout this manual fea
14. ach fresh 10 to 16 oz 4 to 6 min In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach frozen chopped and leaf 10 0z package 4 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Squash fresh summer and yellow 1 Ib sliced 4 to 6 min In 1 4qt casserole place 1 4 cup water winter acorn or butternut 1 to 2 squash about 1 lb each 6 to 9 min Cutin half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Defrosting Guide Food Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 b Shellfish small pieces 1 Ib Fruit Plastic pouch lor 2 10 02 package Meat Bacon 1 1b Franks 1 Ib Ground meat 1 Ib Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 2 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 2 to 3 Ibs Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times H Press TIME DEFROST Enter defrosting time H Press START 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 7 cuts the total defrosting ti
15. casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 0z package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Cauliflower flowerets 1 medium head 8to 11 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water fresh w hole 1 medium head 8 to 15 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 0z package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 10 0z package 3 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 1 to 4 min In 2 qt glass baking dish place corn If corn is in per ear husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time frozen 1 ear 3 to 6 min Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after per ear half of time Mixed vegetables frozen 10 0z package 3 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Peas fresh shelled 2 Ibs unshelled 7 to 10 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 0z package 3 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed white 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole sweet 1 6 to8 oz 2 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in the oven 1 inch or white apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes Spin
16. damages 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 consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 23 onenaza nas suopon gay Sunesecdo i 3 al r Argoon oL 2N PS BUTD kd g p Service Service Telephone Numbers 24 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution mu
17. e cord before cleaning any part of this oven How to Clean the Inside Walls Floor Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scra
18. e those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Notall 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 Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partia
19. e to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this limited one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge parts and service labor original purchase to repair or replace the defective part Nine Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the second through During this nine year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home the tenth year from the service costs date of original purchase For each of the above warranties To avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service In home service is also available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit product breakers Improper installation Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or Failure of the product if itis abused misused or used for acs al God other than the intended purpose or used commercially Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
20. king time After removing food from the oven Stir if possible to even out the temperature If the food is not hot enough use Time Cook to reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat It is best to use Time Cook for these foods Bread products Foods that must be reheated uncovered Foods that need to be stirred or rotated Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care 13 About the convenience features 14 SNACKS EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Snacks The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods By Press SNACKS li Select snack type 1 6 see the 5nacks Guide below Snacks Guide Food Type 1 Bread rolls muffins 2 Sandwiches 3 Pizza leftover slices 4 Dessert toppings 5 Soup 6 Cheese dip Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods Hi Press COOK li Select food type 1 9 see the Cook Guide below Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh
21. l pieces being used in the microwave 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 Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid we recommend the following before removing the container from the oven allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off Do not boil liquids in narrow necked containers such as soft drink bottles wine flasks and especially narrow necked coffee cups Even if the container is opened excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow 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 When cooking po
22. lly uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 inch 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 pi Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations L Do not microwave empty containers E Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision WARNIN G improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using a
23. me 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 Time Comments 1 4min 2 to 4 min Rearrange after half the time 6 to 9 min 3 to 7 min 1 to 5 min 2 to 5 min 2 to 5 min Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it toa 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 Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if
24. n extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker 1 ADAPTER PLUGS LS Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However if permitted in Canada you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY Align large CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall prongs slots receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most Se e 7 local hardware stores 2 a N The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in Ensure proper ground the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the TEM PORARY oar a METHOD a 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
25. necessary to complete defrosting 4 to 6 min 9 to 13 min per lb 4 to 8 min per lb Use power level 1 14 to 20 min Turn meat over after first half of time Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting 20 to 25 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed 7 to 13 min per lb 3 to 8 min per lb Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After first half of time turn breast side up and shield warm areas with foil Defrost for second half of time Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting About the time features Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes ESEE o AE Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power 4
26. ng Time Cook if the package is less than 3 0 ounces or larger than 3 5 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately Ifyou open the door while POP is displayed ERROR will appear Close the door press CLEAR OFF and begin again Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings 4 8 ounces of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers Place covered food in the oven Press REHEAT The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately About the convenience features BEVERAGE EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Beverage The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage Press BEVERAGE The oven starts immediately The serving size is automatically set at 1 but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less coo
27. oking will then begin Microwave terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by metal or foil touching the side of the oven foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covering Covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one comer so excess steam can escape 17 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven 18 Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Unplug th
28. rk 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 AW ce C storrer IM PORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING M ICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays lik
29. second cook time ll Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 li Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down About the time features Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use pow er level High 10 unless otherw ise noted 10 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus fresh spears 11b 5 to 8 min In 1 lt qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Med High 7 frozen spears 10 0z package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole Beans fresh green 1 Ib cut in half 10 to 15 min In 1 4 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen green 10 0z package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water frozen lima 10 0z package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Beets fresh whole 1 bunch 16 to 22 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs 6 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs 8 to 11 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen chopped 10 0z package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole frozen spears 10 0z package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head about 2 Ibs 6 to 10 min In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water wedges 6 to 9 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Carrots fresh sliced 11b 5 to 8 min In 1 lt qt
30. st be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Printed in Thailand
31. t your new appliance investment Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of After mailing Read your Owner s the registration Manual carefully below store this It will help you document in a safe operate your new place It contains appliance properly mind of knowing we information you will need should you require service Ifyou have questions can contact you in or need more the unlikely event of information call the a safety modification Our service number GE Answer Center is 800 GE CARES 800 626 2000 800 452 2737 Model Number Serial Number Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Name Last Name Street Address ed es ee jj Apt City State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day L Year Phone j Number HOTPOINT RGA GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 22 GE Microwave Oven Warranty All warranty service provided by an authorized C Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year Any partof the microwave oven which fails du
32. tch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled unplug and wash with a damp cloth For stubborn spots sudsy water may be used but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart below and you W not need to call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted into wall Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is fully inserted outlet into wall outlet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely Control panel lighted yet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely oven will not start START pad not pressed after Press START entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press CLEAR OFF already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing pressing TIME COOK TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset cooking program and
33. too Vi BIR Read and follow this Safety Information carefully N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Information Congrat lations AU You Are Now Part of the GE Family Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our Safety Precautions 2 quality products and we are committed to providing ATINI o ke D 5 dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use EOOUS A E 3 Owner s Manual and you ll hear itin the friendly Microwave Safe Cookware 4 voices of our customer service department Grounding Instructions 4 Best of all you ll experience these values each time AQ EO NAT PIGS coc oo nc on nn oc nen 5 you use your microwave oven That s important Extension Cords 5 because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us Operating Instructions whenever you need quality appliances for your home Features of Your Microwave Oven VAG Changing P HAVEL NN 9 Tine Featues 912 GE amp You A Service Partnership Sensor Features 12 Jl5 Convenience Features 13 15 Ni WY Other Features 15 17 F7 IMPORTANT Microwave Terms 17 Am an e N Fill out and return the Consumer
34. tures and appearance may vary from your model 1000 Watts 2 3 0 Door Latches Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Window with M etal Shi eld Screen allows Removable Turntable Turntable and support cooking to be viewed while keeping must be in place when using the oven The microwaves confined in the oven turntable may be removed for cleaning Convenience Guide Removable Turntable Support The turntable support must be in place when using the oven Lara dadaik ka NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven About the features of your microw ave oven i You can microwave by time or with the convenience features TIME TIME COOK DEFROST POPCORN REHEAT POWER ADD LEVEL 30SEC BEVERAGE SNACKS AUTO 4 5 6 COOK DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Check the Convenience Guide before you begin 4 Cooking Controls Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Sensor Features Q Press Enter Option 8 POPCORN Starts immediately more less time REHEAT Starts immediately Convenience Features Press Enter Option BEVERAGE Starts immediately 1 3 servings SNACKS Snack type 1 6 number weight COOK Food type 1 9 weight AUTO DEFROST Food weight
35. u either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the Hi Press CLOCK time of day while microwaving Fntesumoor da 5 Press START or CLOCK 15 About the other features 16 DELAY START REMINDER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DELAY START REMINDER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Delay Start Delay Startallows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours li Press DELAY START L Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select your desired cooking program i Press START Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven The Reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later Hi Press DELAY START li Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Press START The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing DELAY START Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children Sound Press SOUND to turn the oven beeper on or off The Delay Start time will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CL
36. y time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power level 10 High is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility H Press TIME COOK u Enter cooking time For example press 1 5 0 and 0 for 15 minutes Hi Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 i Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking 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 boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 2or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Hi Press TIME COOK li Enter the first cook time Ei Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 i Press TIME COOK again Hi Enter the
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