GE 164D2966P212 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well 38 Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often Use a solution of warm water and deter gent Light Bulb Replacement il Cooktop Light Night Light To replace the bulb s erat discon Replace with 40 watt tubular bulbs nect the power at the main fuse or Order WB36X936 from your GE circuit breaker panel or pull the supplier Tubular 40 watt bulbs plug 40T6 2 2 available in supermar Remove thescrewattheirontol kets and hardware stores may also the light cover and lower the cover be used for replacements Replace the screw Connect electri cal power to the oven REMOVE SCREWS Be sure the bulb s to be replaced are cool before removing After breaking the adhesive seal remove the bulb by gently turning Oven Light To replace the oven light first dis Next remove the two screws locat connect the power at the main fuse ed above the door near the center or circuit breaker panel or pull the of the oven that secure the light plug housing PSS Remove the top grille by taking out Replace the burned out bulb the 2 screws that hold it in place with a 30 watt incandescent bulb WB02X4235 available from your GE supplier 39 il Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has 2 metal reusable CHARCOAL FILTER on2. 3 900 Watts Model JVM1350 Profile SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner s Manual Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 1000000808 2 Special Notes About MicrowavinJ 10000000 6 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 11ccesessseseeees 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time COOKING uescsssessscsscssssssereseassrsnesessssneneasasifl 15 Temperature COOKING sssssssessaseessen 21 Automatic COOKING 1sscscsscsersersrssssersensensssessensees 25 Other Features ff 30 Helpful Information Oven Shell ccc0cccccc fess E 34 Care and Cleaning sesscsecscssrsersersreessersersenssseseneess 37 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem SOIVGL 1 1 cccccseccsecssesssessesssecsescsseees 42 GE Service Numbers 1 csecccseeccsseecssersssseesssseeess 46 Warranty ee Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances Important Safety Information For Your Safety Read all safety information before using A PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmfu
3. e Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave e Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave Foods oo e Do not pop popcorn in your e Foods with unbroken outer microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens 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 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 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 e 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 or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk really is Always test the milk before feed ing the baby ee Do not boil liquids i
4. ing or turning over Most of your cooking will be done on High Power Level 10 A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used You may wish to use a lower power level when cook ing foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with Power Level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave ener gy 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 Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat Low2Zor3 Defrosting without cooking simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter lime Features rE Micro Cook Micro Cook I Micro Cook Il COOK amp Il 1 Press MICRO COOK L amp I 2 Enter cooking time 3 Change power level if you dont want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press START Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 9
5. In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite and use them in strict compli ance with the cookware manufac turer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without com plete supervision The Vent Fan The fan will operate automatically When flaming foods under the under certain conditions see Automatic Fan feature Take care to prevent the starting and spread ing of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use e Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters e In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven smother a flam ing pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray e Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filters microwave turn the vent fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use ade quate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary i Important Safety Information Grounding Instructio
6. 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 dish washer The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and sup port in place CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN Temperature Probe Clean immedi ately after using To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if neces sary Rinse and dry The probe can also be washed in the dishwasher Shelf Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher Do not clean in a self cleaning oven 37 i Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse Outside Do not use cleaners contain 224 then dry Wipe the window ing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave 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 abra sives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only
7. POP Press 9 again to add another CORN is displayed SENSOR 10 seconds total 30 seconds ERROR will appear Close the additional time door press CLEAR OFF and begin To subtract time again pressing POPCORN press immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds total 30 seconds less time Beverage verage Press BEVERAGE to heata cupof Beverages heated with the coffee or other beverage Beverage feature may be very hot BEVERAGE Remove the container with care 27 5 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Reheat a For reheating single servings of pre Some Foods Not Recommended For 28 REHEAT viously cooked foods or a plate of Use With Reheat leftovers Itis best to use Micro Cook for 1 Place covered food in the oven these foods Press REHEAT The oven starts Bread products immediately e Foods that must be reheated 2 The oven signals when steam is uncovered sensed and the time remaining e Foods that need to be stirred or begins counting down 5 5 rotated Do not open the oven door until P e Foods calling for a dry look or time is counting down If the door i i l crisp surface after reheating is opened close it and press START immediately After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the tem perature If food is not hot enough use Micro Cook to reh
8. fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room tempera ture promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as beef lamb and veal 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 afew minutes Defrosting Guide E Food Comments Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet Rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 lb Shellfish small pieces 1 lb Fruit Plastic pouch 1 to 2 10 0z package Meat Bacon 1 lb Franks 1 lb Ground meat 1 b Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 272 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 22 to 3 Ibs Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs l min 3 to 5 min 7 to 9 min 5 to 7 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 5 min 3 to 5 min 5 to 7 min 12 to 16 min per lb 6 to 8 min per lb 16 to 20 min 18 to 22 min 8 to 14 min per lb 6 to 10 min per lb 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
9. COOK ROAST Medium automatically Press twice selected Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately BEVERAGE Starts immediately REHEAT Starts immediately CANNED VEG Starts immediately TEMP COOK ROAST Well automatically Press three times selected TEMP COOK ROAST Simmer automatically Press four times selected FROZEN VEG Starts immediately POTATOES Starts immediately 13 5 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Power Levels Some foods may have better flavor 14 How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for MICRO COOK TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK The power level may also be changed during time countdown 1 Press MICRO COOK I amp II or select Time Defrost 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired Em EA power level 1 10 SS 5 Press START Lo Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking The pow er levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on arange High Power Level 10 or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100 power 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 A high setting 10 will cook faster but food may need additional atten tion such as frequent stirring rotat
10. Delay Start time will be dis 2 Enter the time you want the oven played plus DS The oven will to start Be sure the microwave automatically start at the delayed clock shows the correct time of time day The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK Timer O O The Timer On Off operates as a When time is up the oven will sig minute timer and can be used at nal To turn off the Timer signal any time even when the oven is press TIMER ON OFF ON OFF operating NOTE The Timer indicator will 1 Press TIMER ON OFF be lit while Timer On Off is operating 2 Enter time you want to count down 3 Press TIMER ON OFF to start Reminder The Reminder feature can be used 3 Select AM or PM like an alarm clock and can be 4 Press REMINDER To turn off the used at any time even when the reminder signal press REMINDER oven is operating The reminder again The Reminder time may be A time can be set up to 24 hours later displayed by pressing REMINDFR 1 Press REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will 2 Enter the time you want the oven remain lit to show that the to remind you Be sure the REMINDER is set microwave clock shows the cor rect time of day 31 5 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model Has Start Pause In addition to starting many func tions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display PAUSE Child Lock Out You may lo
11. Service company operated loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be han dled in just one visit Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletype writer may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request informa tion or service Para los clientes de habla espa ola Para obtener instrucciones en espanol llame a GE Answer 800 626 2000 Center servicio de informacion para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 Service Contracts Contracts You can have the secure feeling Purchase a GE contract while your 800 626 2224 that GE Consumer Service will still warranty is still in effect and you ll be there after your warranty expires receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service Care and cleaning instructions con 300 626 2002 their
12. area Approx Time minutes per pound 15 23 23 30 23 30 16 19 NE How to Use the Probe to Simmer 2 Press TEMP COOK ROAST The Simmer feature heats food to 4 times to select Simmer 180 F and holds it at that temper 3 Press START If you need to stir ature up to 12 hours or until you the food restart the oven by remove it and press CLEAR OFF pressing START again 1 Insert the temperature probe When the simmer temperature is reached the oven holds the food at that temperature until into the food resting it on the side of the dish Attach it securely in the oven wall CLEAR OFF is pressed Simmer Guide Food Type Hours Comments Beef Pot Roast 5 7 Add enough liquid to just cover meat If adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid Chili 5 8 Precook meat Stir after 3 hours if possible Chicken Stewing 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid Insert probe into meatiest area of thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turn over after 1 2 of time Broiler Fryer 3 4 Same as above Ham Pork Roast 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid Soup Stock Vegetable 7 10 Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid Stir every 3 hours Split Pea 5 7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches Stir after 3 hours Total time includes time to bring food to 180 F and hold at that temperature until done 25 5 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Sensor Controls e The Aut
13. own appliances can have tained in this manual cover proce parts or accessories sent directly dures to be performed by any user to their home The GE parts system Other servicing generally should be provides access to over 47 000 referred to qualified service person parts and all GE Genuine Renewal nel Caution must be exercised Parts are fully warranted VISA since improper servicing may cause MasterCard and Discover cards unsafe operation are accepted Further Service Service We re proud of our service and Next if you are still not pleased want you to be pleased If for some write all the details including reason you are not happy with the your phone number to service you receive here are three Manager Consumer Relations steps to follow for further help GE Appliances Appliance Park First contact the people who ser Louisville KY 40225 viced your appliance Explain why Finally if your problem is still you are not pleased In most cases not resolved write this will solve th blem PORE ene errs ae oeeeee Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 47 MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY What is Covered What is Not Covered Warrantor General Electric Company Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original pur chase w
14. the length Defrosting Tips AUTO TIME 1 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME twice 2 Enter defrosting time 3 Press START 4 Turn food over when the oven signals 5 Press START Auto Defrost explained in the Auto Feature section 18 of time you select See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times Power Level 3 is automatically set but you may change this for more flexibility You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time However they will need more fre quent attention than usual Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half Power Level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1 3 Rotate or stir food frequently At one half of selected defrosting time the oven signals TURN At this time turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This sound is normal when the oven is not operating at High power e Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is ina foil container transfer it toa microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs
15. 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 14 to 1 Ibs fresh spears 1 bunch 10 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 to 14 Ibs 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time Turntable should be turned off frozen chopped 10 oz 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 9 to 11 min In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup about 2 lbs water wedges 8 to 10 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Carrots fresh sliced 1 Ib 7 to 9 min In 1 4 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 0z package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Cauliflower flowerets 1 medium head 10 to 14 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water fresh whole 1 medium head 10 to 17 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 0z package 5 to 7 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 16 T Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn butternut 10 oz package I to 5 ears l ear to 6 ears 10 0z package 2 Ibs unshell
16. 9 seconds Power Level 10 High is automati cally set but you may change it for more flexibility You may open the door during Micro Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Lets you change power levels auto matically during cooking Here s how to do it 1 Press MICRO COOK I amp II 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Selecta desired power level 1 10 4 Press MICRO COOK I amp II again 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 7 Press START At the end of MICRO COOK I MICRO COOK II counts down 15 5 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Micro Cook I amp IT NOTE Use Power Level High 10 unless otherwise noted Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus fresh spears 1 1b 7 to 9 min In 1 4 qt oblong glass baking dish Med High 7 place 1 4 cup water frozen spears 10 0z package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole Beans fresh green 1 lb cut in half 10 to 12 min In 1 4qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen green 10 0z package 6 to 8 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water frozen lima 10 0z package 6 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Beets fresh whole 1 bunch 18 to 22 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 8 to
17. 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 Ventin After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turnin S S p p y p p by 8 back one corner so excess steam can escape 36 Careand C leaning i Helpful Hints Opening the oven door a few min BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE nt IS pee Sr How to Clean the Inside lt gt AKING SODA a aBPEDIDDYDIDD PY utes after cooking helps air out the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Walls Floor Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed witha paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spat ters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abra sive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls
18. Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after half the time Use power level 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting If necessary run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after half the time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in dish breast side down After half the time turn over and shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 19 5 Operating Instructions Lime Features Express Cook o l l This is a quick way to set cooking The power level can be changed time for 1 6 minutes as time is counting down Press Press one of the Express Cook pads POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at Power Level 10 For EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 G example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time Add 30 S
19. ave 34 Ideas for Using the Shelf Cooking and Reheating Switch places after 1 2 time The lower position provides a flat The upper position gives you the surface for placing dishes that may option to reheat or cook more than tilt if placed on the turntable one dish of food at the same time PE Zas _ TRAI 1A O SA The lower position also allows you to place 2 dishes side by side This is helpful for casseroles or other cookware that may be too tall to cook on 2 levels e To cook on 2 levels e To reheat on 2 levels or or e To cook 2 dishes on the lower e To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level level 1 Double the cooking time 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 2 2 Switch places after 1 2 the 2 Switch places after 1 2 the time time and give dishes 1 2 turn Place dense foods or those that require a longer cook time on the shelf first 35 i Helpful Information Microwave Terms Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by e the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food e the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls e metal or foil touching the side of the oven e foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas e metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes e recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covering
20. bout Microwaving Microwave Safe Cookware If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens How to Test fora Microwave Safe Dish Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups cus tard cups pottery or china dinner ware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving e 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 1 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 Do not use recycled paper prod ucts Recycled paper towels nap kins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arc ing or ignite Paper products con taining nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel e Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwav
21. ck the control panel to To lock or unlock the controls prevent the microwave from being press and hold CLEAR OFF for accidentally started or used by about three seconds When the children control panel is locked an L will be displayed to the extreme right For best cooking results leave the Sometimes the turntable can turntable on It can be turned off for become too hot to touch Be care large dishes Press TURNTABLE to ful touching the turntable during turn the turntable on or off and after cooking TURNTABLE ON OFF The Vent Fan removes steam and Press VENT FAN once for High other vapors from surface cooking fan speed twice for Low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off VENT FAN HI LO OFF 32 Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects If you have turned the fan on you the microwave from too much heat may find that you cannot turn it rising from the cooktop belowit It off The fan will automatically turn automatically turns on at low speed off when the internal parts are if it senses too much heat cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off Surface Light Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light twice for the night light or three times to turn the SURFACE light off LIGHT BRIGHT NIGHT OFF Sound Level The beeper sound level can be adjusted up down or off Press SOUND LEVEL Choose 0 3 SOUND for mut
22. cked e Press and hold CLEAR OFF for about When the control panel is 3 seconds to unlock the control locked an L will be displayed on Display All These Things Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven e Steam or vapor escaping from e Some TV radio interference might around the door be noticed while using your e Light reflection around door or microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small outer case appliances and does not indicate a e Dimming oven light and change in problem with your microwave If blower sound may occur while you notice this interference check operating at power levels other that the microwave oven is ona than high different electrical circuit relocate e Dull thumping sound while oven is the radio or TV as far away from operating the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the receiving antenna 43 Notes 44 Notes 45 GE Service Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 46 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s conve nient for you Many GE Consumer
23. crowave energy when using your appliance follow basic pre cautions including the following sections Safety Precautions Precautions e Read and follow the specific e Use this appliance only for its Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy This appliance must be ground ed Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section Do not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions This over the range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It may be installed over both gas and elec tric cooking equipment Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appli ance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Do not store this appliance out doors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink e Do not cover or block any open ings on the appliance e Keep power cord away from heat ed surfaces e Do not immerse power cord or plug in water ee e To reduce the risk of fire in the e See door surface cleanin
24. e at extra cost from your Filter Kits GE supplier Filler Panel Kits JX40WH White JX41 Black JX40AL Almond When replacing a 36 or 42 range hood this kit fills in the additional width to provide a custom built in appearance For installation between cabinets only not for end of cabinet installation Each kit contains two 3 wide filler pan els Two kits are needed for a 42 10 opening JX81A Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit To be used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS Stainless Steel When replacing a Hi Low range this panel kit fills in the area between the microwave and the range left by the Hi Low model Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave appearance may vary 1 Temperature Probe Use with Temp Wattage Cook and Roast functions only 900 Watts 2 Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable 3 Door Handle Pull to open the door The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate 4 Door Latches 5 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves con fined in the oven 6 Receptacle for Temperature Probe Probe must be securely inserted into the receptacle before the oven will Temp Cook or Roast 7 Touch C
25. e 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 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 direct ed by package If they are not plas tic could burst during or immedi ately after cooking possibly result ing in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least par tially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering care fully 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 rn Le e Plastic cookware Plastic cookware Follow these guidelines designed for microwave cooking is 1 Use microwave safe plastics only 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
26. e skin with fork Arrange ina star pattern in the center of the microwave Cover with vented plastic wrap Cover with vented plastic wrap Use round casserole dish Crumble meat into dish Do not cover the dish Drain and stir at signal Reduce time by 10 Press after the food pad Add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the food pad 29 5 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model Has The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints Press HELP then select a feature pad Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Press to enter the time of day or to 1 Press CLOCK check the time of day while 2 Enter time of day 3 Select AM PM 4 Press START microwaving AM PM SCROLL SPEED Scroll Speed Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press and hold the AM PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display Select 1 5 for AM PM slow to fast scroll speed SCROLL SPEED 30 Display On Off press and hold o for about three seconds To redisplay the clock repeat the DISPLAY ON OFF above Delay Start Start Delay Start allows you to set the 3 Select Defrost Auto Time Micro microwave to delay cooking up to Cook I amp II or Temp Cook Peu 4 Press START 1 Press DELAY START The
27. e to loud LEVEL 0 1 2 3 Auto Nite Light You can set the night light to turn 4 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT on and off automatically at any NITE will stay lit to remind you ume you want that the feature is set You can 1 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT review the auto nite light settings 2 Enter the time you want the light by pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT to turn on Select AM or PM To erase your settings and turn off 3 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again the automatic feature press AUTO and enter the time you want the NITE LIGHT then 0 The NITE light to turn off Select AM or indicator will no longer be lit PM 33 Helpful Information Use of the Oven Shelf Two Position Shelf Shelf Food microwaves best when placed For best cooking results remove on the turntable or on the shelf in the shelf unless you are cooking on the lower position two levels AY TNS w 5 IIA A 2 LEVEL COOKING y oX ail 7 nw A A IH NNR FOR BEST RESULTS UNEVEN RESULTS e Make sure the shelf is positioned Use pot holders when handling properly inside the microwave to the shelf it may be hot prevent damage to the oven e Do not use the shelf when cook from arcing ing popcorn e Do not use a microwave brown ing dish on the shelf The shelf could overheat e Do not use the shelf with Sensor Cooking or Reheat e Do not cook with the shelf on the microwave floor This could damage the microw
28. e 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 the tenth year from the date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replace ment 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 e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation KEKEKE EK K E i Se K E K EK K E EK EK E K EK EK K K K K KKK K KKK K 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 tech nician 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 Should your appliance need service during warra
29. eat for more time Reheated foods may have wide varia tions in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot Sensor Cooking Cookin I Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables 2 The oven signals when steam is GROUND POTATOES MEATS FIS FILLETS NOTE Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking Fresh Vegetables Potatoes Fish Fillets Chicken Pieces Ground Meats The Sensor Cooking pads give you easy automatic results with a vari ety of foods See the Cooking Guide below 1 Place covered food in the oven Press the food pad The oven starts immediately sensed and time remaining is counting down Turn or stir the food if necessary Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately NOTE If the food is not done enough use Micro Cook to cook for more time Comments Cooking Guide Food Amount Canned Vegetables 4 16 oz Frozen Vegetables 4 16 oz Fresh Vegetables 4 16 oz Potatoes 1 2 2 Ibs Fish Fillets 4 16 oz Chicken Pieces 1 8 pieces Ground Meats 1 2 3 Ibs Beef Pork Turkey How to Change the Automatic Settings You can adjust the cooking time for all foods except for CANNED VEG to suit your personal taste Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Add 1 4 cup water per serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Pierc
30. econds You can use this feature two ways e It will add 30 seconds to the time It can be used as a quick way to ADD 30 SEC counting down each time the pad set 30 seconds of cooking time is pressed 20 Auto Feature B I Auto Defrost uto Defrost The Defrost Auto Time feature AUTO TIME 1 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right enter food weight For example press number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces 3 Press START Time Defrost explained in the Time Features section gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Guide You will need to know the food weight before setting Auto Defrost If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food Enter Food in Ounces Weight tenths of a pound ee Jl 3 2 4 5 9 6 7 4 8 5 9 10 6 11 7 oa bo 8 14 15 9 e Twice during defrost the oven signals TURN At each TURN signal turn food over Remove def
31. ed 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 0z package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash about 1 lb each 5 to 7 min 3 to 4 min per ear 5 to 6 min 3 to 4 min per ear 5 to 7 min 10 to 12 min 5 to 7 min 10 to 12 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min 8 to 11 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Turntable should be turned off Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time Turntable should be turned off In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place in center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 4 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes Turntable should be turned off 17 5 Operating Instructions lime Features Time Defrost Defrost a Allows you to defrost for
32. g oven Cavity instructions in the Care and Do not overcook food Carefully Cleaning section s of this guide attend appliance if paper plastic This appliance should be ser or other combustible materials viced only by qualified service are placed inside the oven while personnel Contact nearest cooking authorized service facility for Remove wire twist ties and metal examination repair or handles from paper or plastic adjustment containers before placing them As with any appliance close in the oven supervision is necessary when Do not use the oven for storage used by children purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and dis connect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS i Important Safety Information Special Notes About Microwaving Arcing O Arcing is the microwave term for e Metal or foil touching the side of If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem j sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by The temperature probe in the microwave but not inserted in the food The metal shelf not installed cor rectly so it touches the microwave wall the oven e Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas
33. he owner OVEN Please check with your dealer or builder to be sure he has done so also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card If you move or if you are not Model number the original purchaser please call us with your change of address or Serial number ownership stating model and seri al numbers Call 800 626 2000 matare purchase Need H elp Before you call for service Save time and money Check the there are a few things you can section titled If Something Goes H do to help us serve you better Wrong before calling This p us Read this manual It contains section was designed to solve h e Ou instructions to help you use and common problems you might p y maintain your microwave properly encounter If you received a damaged If you do need service you can oven 1mmediately contact the relax knowing help is only a 5 OO 62 6 2 0 0 0 dealer or builder that sold you phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back of this book Or call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week 3 the oven Important Safety Information This microwave oven ts UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Read all safety information before using To reduce the risk of fire electric shock injury to persons or exposure to excessive mi
34. ime 23 5 Operating Instructions Lemperature features 7 ie LTRS 7 T ADANA Ne 1 Insert the probe in the roast and attach it secure ly in the oven wall 2 For medium doneness press TEMP COOK ROAST twice For a well done roast press TEMP COOK ROAST three times 3 Press START 4 The microwave signals when its time to turn the roast over After you turn the roast close the door and press START NOTE The oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast Is turned over 24 How to Use the Probe with the Roast Settings For the two Roast settings the probe temperature is preprogrammed The microwave signals when the temperature is reached Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes The oven beeps when hold time is complete Preparing Meats for Roasting e Place a tender beef roast ina cooking bag on a trivet ina microwave safe dish Refer to package instructions for proper use of the cooking bag Roasting Guide Doneness Food Type Selection Beef 5 Ib max Tender Roast Medium Well Pork 5 Ib max Loin Roast Well Poultry 6 Ib max Turkey Breast Well e Insert the probe through the cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat Make sure the han dle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven e When using the probe in chicken turkey or other poultry insert the probe horizontally into the meati est
35. ke sure the cable end is insert ed all the way into the oven wall receptacle e Insert the probe into the center of the food Make sure the han dle does not touch the food or the top or sides of the oven e Do not leave the probe in the oven if it s not inserted in food If it touches the oven wall it may damage the oven T appearance may vary NOTE The turntable will not turn when the probe is in use How to Use the Probe and Set the Temperature Yourself 1 Insert the temperature probe in the center of a casserole and attach it securely in the oven wall 2 Press TEMP COOK ROAST once 3 Enter the desired food temperature 4 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 5 Press START 6 When the temperature is reached the microwave will sig nal Food will be held at this tem perature for 60 minutes The oven beeps when the hold time is complete Cooking Tips e Do not twist drop or bend the probe e Use a lower power level with the probe foods will take longer to cook but they will heat more evenly e Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting the probe The probe may break off if used in frozen foods e Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick even heating e Just as in regular roasting only tender roasts should be roasted by using the probe Less tender roasts should be microwaved by t
36. l exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly impor tant 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 The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Welcome to the GE family We re Best of all you ll experience proud of our quality products and these values each time you use your we believe in dependable service microwave That s important You Il see it in this easy to use because your new microwave will manual and you Il hear it in the be part of your family for a long friendly voices of our customer time service department Start H ere Staple your receipt to the inside back This appliance must be registered cover of this manual Please be certain that it is B e ofore Be sure your microwave oven is Write down the model and serial registered numbers here They are on a label U an g It is important that we know inside the oven the location of your microwave your oven should a need occur for adjustments microwave Your dealer or builder is responsi ble for registering you as t
37. n narrow necked containers e Spontaneous boiling Under cer tain 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 nar row necked containers such as soft drink bottles wine flasks and espe cially narrow necked coffee cups Even if the container is opened excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow 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 result ing in injury e 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 pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal tem perature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possi bility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat i Important Safety Information Special Notes A
38. n program the door time is shown counting down on display was opened before steam could be detected Steam was not detected in e Use Micro Cook to heat for more time maximum amount of time Floor of Oven is Warm The cooktop light is located e This is normal Even When the Oven below the oven floor When the Has Not Been Used light is on the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm BAD PROBE Appears on Display The probe has not been e Insert the probe properly into the wall completely inserted into the receptacle wall receptacle The probe is defective e Replace the probe 42 2 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Food Amount Too k ee E Use Micro Coston f food ensor Reheat is for single e Use Micro Cook for large amounts of food Lar ge for Sensor servings of recommended Reheat foods You Hear an Unusual You have tried to start the e Start over and enter a valid time of day Low Tone Beep REMINDER without a valid time of day You have tried to start the e Start over and enter a valid time of day AUTO NITE LIGHT without a valid time of day entered for the on time and off time You have tried to turn the e The turntable will not operate when the turntable on when the probe probe is in use is in use You have tried to change the e Many of the oven s features are preset and power level when it is not allowed cannot be changed LOCKED Appears The control has been lo
39. ns Optional Kats Grounding Instructions Instructions This appliance must be grounded If the outlet is a standard 2 prong SESSERED In me event of i electrical aoi METHOD circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an E SP k Ensure proper ground exists before use This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an out A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock let 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 escape wire for the electric current 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 Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electri cian or service technician install an outlet near the appliance For best operation plug this appli ance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Optional Accessories Accessories Availabl
40. nty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Ifyou have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate elec trical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 164D2966P212 Pub No 49 8697 a GE Printed in Korea JVM1350
41. o Sensor Controls usea Always use microwave safe con gas humidity sensor that detects tainers and cover them with lids the increasing humidity created or vented plastic wrap Never use during the heating process By tight sealing plastic containers using this process the oven auto they can prevent steam from matically adjusts the heating or escaping and cause food to over covered cooking time to various types and cook amounts of food Be sure the outside of the cook e The proper containers and ing containers and the inside of covering are essential for best the microwave oven are dry Auto Sensor cooking 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 26 Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to NOE Bo Hot use te metal sien Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time when cooking popcorn If you find that the brand of pop Use only with prepackaged corn you use underpops or over microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 cooks consistently you can add to 3 5 ounces or subtract 20 30 seconds to the 9 1 Follow package instructions automatic popping time less time more time 2 Place the package of popcornin To add time the center of the microwave After pressing POPCORN press 3 Press POPCORN The oven starts 9 immediately after the oven immediately starts for an extra 20 seconds If you open the door while
42. ontrol Panel Display 8 Cooktop Lights 9 Grease Filters 10 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning 11 Convenience Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 11 ricse O The Controls on Your Microwave Oven MICRO DEFROST You can i ADD Microwave by time temperature 7 7 or with the Sensor 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK features A Time and Auto Features Allows you to cook by time Press Enter MICRO COOK amp Il Amount of Press once or twice Cooking Time DEFROST AUTO TIME Amount of Press twice Defrosting Time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately Allows you to defrost by weight DEFROST AUTO TIME Food Weight 12 Press once o OG HELP DISPLAY GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Press this pad and any Follow the instructions Before you begin check e Cooking feature pad for usage displayed the guide located on the Time Defrost instructions and tips inside front of the oven j when you open the door Roasting e Summer e Sensor Cooking POPCORN POTATOES TEMP COOK ROAST BEVERAGE PROBE REHEAT py FISH FILLETS A Temperature Features Sensor Features Allows you to cook by temperature Use the probe TEMP COOK ROAST Desired food Press once temperature TEMP
43. rosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil e After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to com plete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes 21 5 Operating Instructions Lemperature features Temp Cook Roast Cook Roast a Cooking with the probe allows you The Temperature Probe to heat to a certain internal tem 22 TEMP COOK ROAST appearance may vary perature This is the best way to cook many foods Three Ways to Use the Temp Cook Roast Feature You set the temperature you want Press TEMP COOK ROAST once This is good for foods such as soups casseroles sandwiches and beverages 2 Temperature is automatically selected for cooking roasts medium or well Roast Medium Press TEMP COOK ROAST twice Roast Well Press TEMP COOK ROAST three times See the Roasting Guide for suggestions 3 Temperature is automatically selected for slow cooking of foods simmer Simmer Press TEMP COOK ROAST 4 times See the Simmer Guide for specific directions NOTE The turntable will not turn when the probe is in use The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the inter nal temperature of food The probe must be used when using Temp Cook or Roast The probe is not recommended for batters doughs frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely by temperature Use the Micro Cook setting for these foods e Ma
44. some models REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS on all models Reusable Grease Filters To Remove Grease Filter 40 grease filters Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter The metal filters trap grease For this reason the filters must released by foods on the cooktop ALWAYS be in place when the They also prevent flames from hood is used The grease filters foods on the cooktop from damag should be cleaned once a month ing the inside of the microwave or as needed To remove slide it to the rear using the tab Pull it down and out To Clean and Replace Grease Filter Charcoal Filter on some models Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned They must be replaced To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille To Install Charcoal Filter To clean the grease filter soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt If the model is not vented to the outside the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors To remove the charcoal filter dis connect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug To install a new filter remove plas tic and other outer wrapping from the new filter Rinse shake and let it dr
45. y before replacing To replace slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull up and to the front to lock into place The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored usually after 6 to 12 months depending on hood usage Order Part No WB02X9883 from your GE supplier Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it Insert the filter into the top open ing of the oven as shown It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab Replace the grille and 2 screws 41 If Something Goes Wrong before You Call for Service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Oven Will Not l Es Come On A fuse in your home may be e Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge e Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted into e Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is wall outlet fully inserted into wall outlet PLEASE INSERT Probe has b f I h b ly i h ll m robe has been forgotten or e Insert the probe properly into the wa PR OB E Ap pears not inserted properly in the receptacle on Display oven wall when using the Temp Cook or Roast function SENSOR ERROR EOE Re M P i send uring Sensor Cooking Reheat Do not open door until steam is sensed an Appears on Display or Popcor
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