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GE 164 D20~PO19 Microwave Oven User Manual

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2. Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens CARE AND CLEANING SS we HT 122 pea ya a wy 5312 How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Door inside Window Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth Rinse thoroughly and dry Metal and plastic parts on door Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil DO NOT USE ABRASIVES SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser How to Clean the Outside Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on th
3. DR z ve AUTOMATIC ROASTING continued Auto Roast Guide e Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave safe e Insert probe as described in the Automatic dish Refer to package instructions for proper use Roasting section of cooking bag Minimum End Approx Time Hold Doneness Food Code Temp minutes per pound Minutes Display Beef 5 Ib max Tender Roast Medium 1 160 F 0 MEd Well 2 170 F WELL Pork 5 Ib max Loin Roast 2 170 F 23 30 10 WELL Poultry 6 lb max Turkey Breast 3 185 F WELL Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area Recommended standing time before serving Automatic Simmer Auto Roast Code 4 Total time includes time to bring food to 180 F and Oven switches to Hold hold at that temperature until done at 180 F and continues holding at 180 F until you remove food and touch CLEAR OFF pad If stirring is recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAR OFF pad to turn oven off Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained in the Automatic Roasting section Display shows SIM and CODE 4 Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Final Approx Doneness Food Temp Time Hours Display Comments Beef Pot Roast 180 F 5 7 SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat If adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid Chili 180 F 5 8 SIM Precook meat Place probe inch from top surface Sti
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5. When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 6 Open the door If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food simply close the door and press START to resume cooking If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level When Setting Micro Cook I 1 Press MICRO COOK 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Step 8 Press START The microwave oven will start and the time set for COOK TIME I will count down Also POWER 10 or the power level selected for COOK TIME I will be displayed At the end of COOK TIME I the second power level is displayed and the time for COOK TIME IT is shown counting down When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Open the door If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food simply close the door and press START to resume cooking If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short cut method to set time for 1 5 minutes at Power Level 10 xPress cook EXPRESS coox Express coor EXPRESS coox 6 How to Use Delay Start The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up
6. portion Touch the CLEAR OFF pad set the Clock and oven is ready for use e Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle e Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is being used This will happen any time there is a power outage 9 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN Appearance may vary 1 Door Handle Pull to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 2 Door Latches 3 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven 4 Receptacle for Temperature Probe Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking 5 Temperature Probe Use with Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast functions only 6 Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor Use this shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels See Safety Instructions and Oven Shelf section for special instructions Cooking Complete Reminder For all cooking features except Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast code 4 To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display End and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR OFF pad 10 7 Touch Control Panel and Digital Display For detailed informati
7. 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 29 A ou DM gt Q gt U gt 3 ID pue 3189 suIUBd LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Cooktop Light Night Light To replace combination cooktop night light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug REMOVE SCREW Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place 30 Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs Replace with 40 watt incandescent bulbs WB02X4253 available from your GE supplier High intensity 40 watt bulbs 40S11N 1 which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements Raise light compartment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven NJ Wee ee Next remove the single screw Clean off the grease and dust on located above door near center hood surfaces often Use a solution of oven that secures light housing of warm water and detergen
8. I leave my probe in the oven if it s not inserted in food A No if it touches the oven wall it may damage the oven AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin check the guide located on the inside front of oven when you open the door It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost Step 1 Remove food from package place in oven on microwave safe dish and close door RUTO Step 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST pad DEFROST Step 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below After approximately 5 seconds START flashes Stand Time After Auto Defrosting meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost You may take the food out of the oven if you wish Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide Use the Auto Defrost Guide Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound see Conversion Guide below Then touch START pad The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results Step 4 Touch START pad Display shows defrost time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the
9. Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with Power Level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels POWER LEVEL BEST USES 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 such as stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 3 Defrosting without cooking simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop or range beneath it It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off This is because the automatic fan has come on to protect the internal parts of the microwave The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or
10. Turn over Separate and remove defrosted pieces 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate Separate and remove defrosted pieces 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Turn over and shield Turn over Remove wrapper and turn over Turn over and shield tail and head pieces Shield if necessary 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Separate and remove separate defrosted pieces 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and shield Shield where necessary After first or second signal shield warm areas with small pieces of foil 18 5 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 20 minutes run cold water in cavity 5 minutes 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes Hold under cold running water AUTOMATIC ROASTING Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature Unlike Temp Cook Hold which uses a single power level Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting thus providing even tender cooking results without overcooking Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave safe dish Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat Make sure the handle does not touch t
11. both types of cooking small amounts usually take less time than large amounts This is most apparent in microwave cooking where time is directly related to the number of servings Shelf on models so equipped Use the shelf to heat more than 1 dish at a time Take the shelf out when you are not using it HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE Use Power Level High 10 unless otherwise noted 1 Directions below are for heating or reheating already cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature Use microwave safe cookware 2 Cover most foods for fastest heating Exceptions are some sandwiches griddle foods and baked items 3 Bubbling around edges of dish is normal since the center is the last to heat Foods heated to 160 F to 165 F will provide safe Item Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls nut or fruit bread Dinner rolls muffins Pie fruit nut or custard 1 slice 1 8 of 9 inch pie use minimum time for custard Beverages Cocoa other milk based drinks 6 oz per cup Coffee other water based drinks 6 oz per cup Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces Thinly sliced meat 3 to 4 oz per serving Topped or mixed wit
12. directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START pad When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF pad is touched Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Ounces 12 13 14 15 17 OQ S as ge z gt m z gr m S Jsoljog omy RECOMMENDED FOODS Meat Chops Frankfurters Sausage Ground Meat Beef Patties Roast Ribs Steak Stew Poultry Whole Chicken Turkey Breast breast side up Chicken Pieces Cornish Hens whole Cornish Hens split Seafood Fish Fillets Shrimp Scallops Whole Fish Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas AUTO DEFROST GUIDE MIN MAX WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and shield where necessary 0 1 6 0 lbs Separate Remove defrosted pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Remove defrosted areas and break e 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate patties patties 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and Shield if necessary shield Remove defrosted 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Separate and remove defrosted pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 6 0 Ibs
13. 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 Arcing Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such as potatoes as you do before regular oven cooking egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting Rotating Occasionally repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly To rotate 1 2 turn turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front To rotate 1 4 turn turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side Piece Size Small pieces cook faster than large ones Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly With large pieces of food reduce the power setting for even cooking Shape of Food In both types of cooking thin areas cook faster than thick areas This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center Starting Temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods Quantity of Food In
14. recommendations 2 Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat e 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 gt e Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes i apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking e Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use 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 e 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 it to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off Do not boil liquids in narrow necked con
15. to a 12 hour delay Step 1 Touch DELAY START pad DELAY START REMINDER How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven Example It is 7 a m and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a m Step 1 Touch DELAY START pad DELAY START REMINDER Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later The Sound Level Feature The Sound Level Feature lets you change the sound level of the oven beeper To set the beeper sound level Step 1 Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad Step 2 Touch 0 for No Sound 1 for Soft 2 for Normal or 3 for Loud When you touch each number pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have selected Step 3 When you have selected your desired sound level touch the START pad To Express Cook your food or beverage Touch a number pad from 1 to 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level 10 For example touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time No need to touch START the oven will start immediately The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program Step 4 Touch START pad The display will show the time you entere
16. 3 Fillets frozen 1 Ib 7 to 9 min Shellfish small pieces 5 to 7 min 1 Ib Fruit Power Level Defrost 3 Plastic pouch 1 to 2 3 to 6 min 10 0z package Meat Power Level Defrost 3 Bacon 1 1b 3 to 5 min per lb Franks 1 1b 3 to 5 min Ground meat 1 Ib Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min 12 to 16 min per lb 6 to 8 min per lb Poultry Power Level Defrost 3 Chicken broiler fryer 16 to 20 cut up 2 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 18 to 22 24 to 3 Ibs Cornish hen 8 to 14 min per lb Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs 6 to 10 min per Ib 26 3 Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking 4 When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let stand a few minutes Comments Rearrange after half of time Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after first half of 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 necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after first half of time Use Power Level Warm 1 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 Pl
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18. F e Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 levels Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor e Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of oven Product damage may result e Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware They may be hot metal shelf Do not store microwave browning dish on e Use of shelf with the Cook or Reheat program is not recommended e Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn program The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven Now more than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time Positioning the Shelf To position the shelf tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located at each side of the oven Next lower the front until the shelf support guides fit onto the support guides located at each side of the oven in the front Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf When properly positioned the shelf should fit snugly in place be level and not touch the back or side wall of the oven If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time turn the oven off Make sure the shelf is not touching oven walls To prevent arcing remove the shelf when i
19. O pi o VN IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are 3 steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MICROWAVING TIPS e 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 h
20. ace 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 Place wrapped chicken in dish After first half of time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in oven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water in 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 Vegetables Vegetable Asparagus frozen spears frozen spears Beans fresh green frozen green frozen lima Beets fresh whole Broccoli fresh cut fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen 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 or butter
21. an light porous foods such as rolls bread or pieces of cake Round Shapes Since microwaves penetrate foods to about 1 inch from top bottom and sides round shapes and rings cook more evenly Corners receive more energy and may overcook This may also happen when cooking in a regular oven Delicacy Foods with a delicate texture such as custards are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly 24 Stirring In range top cooking you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly When microwaving you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving Turning Over In range top cooking you turn over foods such as hamburgers so both sides can directly contact the hot pan When microwaving turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods such as frozen hamburgers 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 Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked
22. ater Rotate dish after half of time In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 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 Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 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 the oven 1 inch apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 14 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 2i gt p S VN 5 fe P 3 apis SUTYOO GUIDE TO USE OF THE OVEN SHEL
23. ber pad of desired food code The code and food type you selected will appear on the display FOOD and CODE flash After 4 seconds START flashes on the display Touch START 22 Word AUTO shows on display indicating steam sensor is activated DO NOT OPEN DOOR OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE Beep sounds when steam is sensed and AUTO is replaced by cook time Rotate or stir food if necessary When done oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF is touched REHEAT AND COOK N CONTAINERS AND COVERS Containers and Covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure e Match the amount of food to the size of the good cooking results container Fill containers at least half full for e Always use microwave safe containers and cover best results them with lids or vented plastic wrap Wonder if e Be sure the outside of the cooking container and it s microwave safe Put it to the test described in the inside of the microwave oven are dry before the Microwaving Tips section placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning e Never use tight sealing plastic covers they into steam can mislead the sensor can prevent steam from escaping and cause food e Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal to overcook if required See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE e Do not open oven door during cycle When oven e Be sure o
24. d when preset food temperature is reached How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1 Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall Close the door Step 2 Touch TEMP COOK HOLD pad Step 3 Touch 1 6 and 0 for 160 F Step 4 Touch POWER LEVEL pad Touch 5 for medium power Cooking Tips e Use a lower power level foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time e Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Questions and Answers Q Why did PRObE flash on the display A PRObE will flash if you don t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK HOLD pad and forget to use the probe 16 Step 5 Touch the START pad If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F display will show COOL if temperature is 90 F or above display shows temperature counting up Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound and display Hold The oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven e Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick even heating e Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven Q Can
25. d The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad The oven will automatically start at the desired time Step 3 Touch START pad The reminder is now set at the time you programmed and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAR OFF pad The display will show REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAR OFF is touched The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the DELAY START pad The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad Add 30 Seconds The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a ADD convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 SEC d i 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking No need to touch START the oven will start immediately 13 Cl o z A fa 4 i g gt POPCORN NOTE Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn program The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces Step 1 Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn Step 2 Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions Close oven door Step 3 Touch POPCORN pad POPCORN No need to touch START the oven will start immediately After the popcorn se
26. de To become better acquainted with time cooking make a cup of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Fill a cup 2 3 full of water add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to Microwaving Tips section Place cup in oven and close door Step 2 Touch MICRO COOK MICRO CcooK Step 3 Select your time Touch pad and MINUTE pad for 1 minute Using the Micro Cook II Feature The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place the food in the oven in a microwave safe container and close the door Step 2 Touch MICRO COOK MICRO COOK Step 3 Select your first cook time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds Step 4 Now is the time to change the power level if you don t want full power for MICRO COOK Press POWER LEVEL Select desired power level 1 10 Step 5 Touch MICRO COOK again Step 6 Set your second cook time Step 7 Change the power level for MICRO COOK Press POWER LEVEL Select desired power level 1 10 12 Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee there is no need to change the power level If Power Level 10 is not appropriate see How to Change Power Level below Step 4 Touch START Step 5
27. desired power level 1 10 Using a Holding Time The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds touch either MICRO COOK TEMP COOK HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time temperature or code Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast cooking be sure probe is in food Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin Step 4 Set standing or hold time by KITCHEN touching KITCHEN TIMER pad TIMER Step 5 Touch 1 0 and MINUTE to hold for 10 minutes Step 6 Touch MICRO COOK pad MICRO COOK Step 7 Touch 2 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of cooking time Step 8 Touch START As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function When time is up the oven signals and flashes End 11 UIAGQ MOA Jo SIMPIA Z a DM gt A gt COOKING BY TIME Micro Cook I Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time Power Level 10 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility See the Cooking Gui
28. e panel they can damage it Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling Opening the oven door afew minutes after cooking helps air out the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Don t use sharp edged utensils on your oven The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched The control panel can be damaged BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughl ly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping temperature probe Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher Shelf Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only do not use in a regular oven Do not use a browning dish with the shelf Arcing could occur Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher Do not clean in a self cleaning oven Door Surface When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled unplug and
29. e ordered from your GE supplier Ask for part WB02X9883 PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START PRObE APPEARS ON DISPLAY Error APPEARS ON DISPLAY FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE e A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker e Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in e Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle e Door not securely closed e START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection e Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not touched to cancel it e Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching MICRO COOK pad e CLEAR OFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad e Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK HOLD pad e Make sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST or COOK pad e Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast function e During Cook Reheat or Popcorn program the door was opened bef
30. eats then the dish is microwave safe e 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 e Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check the Cooking Guide e Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens How to Change Power Level 1 Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST 2 Select cooking or defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range 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 may need additional attention such as frequent stirring rotating 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
31. en should run empty a minute or two no harm is done However try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven continued next page 3 gr r N Fr ti p VN 3 O ule VN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel e 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 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 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 Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays
32. en will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use For this reason Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary In the event of a grease fire smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Clean the vent hood often Do not allow grease to build up on the hood or the filter Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier JX40AL Filler Panel Kit for model JVM250AV JX40WH Filler Panel Kit for model JVM250WV JX41 Filler Panel Kit for model JVM250BV JX50 Glass Canopy Kit JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non vented installation This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges g r po NM ti p VN 3
33. ervice under warranty This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its 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 Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs G
34. etc Mashed 1 2 cup per serving Small pieces peas beans corn etc 1 2 cup per serving Tip Cover vegetables for most even heating 1 plate 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings Med High 7 Med High 7 Med High 7 Time 1 4 to 1 2 min 2 to 4 min 1 4 to 1 2 min 1 to 2 min 1 2 to 1 min 3 to 5 min 2 to 4 min 2 to 3 min 1 to 2 min 1 to 2 min 1 to 1 min 1 to 2 min 2 to 4 min 1 to 2 min 1 to 2 min 2 to 4 min 3 to 4 min 1 to 2 min 1 to 2 min 1 to 4 min 1 to 3 min 1 to 3 min 2 to 4 min 1 to 3 min 25 p pa DM DM z z S S lt o m z DM spm s sunvsyoay 10 SUNYLJH DEFROSTING GUIDE 1 Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without unwrapping If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting Most food defrosts well using Defrost 3 For more even defrosting of larger foods such as beef lamb and veal roasts use Warm 1 2 After first half of defrosting time unwrap package and check food Turn food over if necessary break apart or separate food if possible Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil Food Time Breads Cakes Power Level Defrost 3 Bread buns or rolls 1 piece 1 min Sweet rolls 3 to 5 min approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Power Level Defrost
35. h sauce 2 3 3 4 cup per serving palatable results Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste Let foods stand a few minutes before serving 4 Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Amount 1 piece 9 inch cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts 1 6to8 1 slice 9 inch pie 1 to 2 cups 1 to 2 cups 1 to 2 pieces 1 to 2 servings 1 to2 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings Power Level Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5 Med High 7 Med High 7 Med High 7 Med High 7 Tip Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad etc in bun 1 3 cup per serving Tip Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches Soups Milk based 6 oz per serving Water based 6 oz per serving Tip Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap Vegetables Large pieces or whole asparagus spears corn on the cob
36. he food or top or sides of the oven How to Roast Beef to Medium Step 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad Touch number pad 1 Touch START See the Auto Roast Guide for complete list of recommended codes NOTE By touching the AUTO ROAST LIIL pad during cooking n itl the meat s internal temperature will be displayed COOL will be displayed until meat reaches 90 F When pad is released doneness code reappears on the display FOOD TEMP Step 2 When you select Auto Roast codes 1 or 2 the oven signals with 4 beeps and TURn flashes on the display when it s time to turn the roast over After you turn the roast close the door and touch START NOTE Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over Just as in regular roasting only tender roasts should be roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave safe dish Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall Step 3 After a pre programmed food temperature is reached oven beeps 4 times and HOLd appears on the display Step 4 Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes The oven then beeps 4 times and End appears continued next page 19 apiny jsorjaq ony gt e T re
37. l you touch the CLEAR OFF pad AUTO ROAST Insert probe Touch this pad the desired number pad for the code then START The oven slow cooks meat with the automatic preset program DELAY START REMINDER Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven MINUTE Use this with number pads to enter whole minutes For example for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE CLEAR OFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day ADD 30 SEC Press this pad for 30 seconds cook time to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it s counting down or for an instant on for 30 seconds SURFACE LIGHT Touch ON to turn on surface light Touch NIGHT to turn on night light VENT FAN Press HI LO or OFF for the different fan speeds ENTERFOOD TEMPCOOK NO SOUND WEIGHTLBS DEF TIME I Il CODE SENSOR COOKING TIME DEFROST REMINDER 3 5 O A e pr 2 az _VENTFAN S _ S SURFACELIGHT __ OL Obl SOUND LEVEL CODES 0 1 2 3 When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays 88888 18 POWER PRODbE Appears on the Display and all of the oven functions After 15 seconds all lights disappear and RESET appears in the upper
38. 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 other than metal shelf at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven e Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven e Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid and turn on microwave energy it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls Plastic 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 For these reasons 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s
39. mation service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer A Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week S D For Customers With Special Needs 5 800 626 2000 a NM Upon request GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have g Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may lt appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request r assist in planning a barrier free information or service VN kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to cover procedures intended to be performed by any user their home The GE parts system provides access to over Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified 47 000 parts a
40. more after the range and microwave controls have been turned off S PPIIN NOX JI QIIALO SdI SUIABMOIDTFL S ai az S o Ss lt T DN 31Njv9 J ULA ONY YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger It s designed to be easy to use and understand 10 11 12 13 DISPLAY Displays time of day time or temperature during cooking functions power level being used cooking mode and instructions BEVERAGE Touch this pad to heat or reheat a beverage No need to touch START the oven will start immediately POPCORN Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces No need to touch START the oven will start immediately TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3 Low MICRO COOK Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 High AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Touch number pads 1 through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking No need to touch START the oven will start immediately NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to program the microwave POWER LEVEL Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 High for cooking or Power Level 3 L
41. n the rear you are not using it How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together When heating several different types of food together foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven floor while foods which need only to be warmed should be placed on the shelf This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the bottom only Also it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates Rates can be affected by the size of the food and its starting temperature Because of the varying rates you may need to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time then add other smaller or less dense foods Alternately if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily let the underheated food continue cooking Heat or reheat different types of food at High 10 To determine heating times add times for all foods together After half of time stir or rearrange foods do not reverse positions Check foods especially those on the oven floor after 3 4 of total time and remove any which are done Continue cooking others 28 Place on the floor larger or more dense foods which need the most heating such as leftover fried chicken casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables rice or pasta Place on the oven shelf those foods which need only be warmed such as bakery pies rolls muffins or breads
42. nd all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel Caution must be exercised since fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards improper servicing may cause unsafe operation are accepted YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE YEAR WARRANTY For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material 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 Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain s
43. nge in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high e Dull thumping sound while oven is Operating e Some TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven 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 It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following A WARNING reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read and follow the specific Precauti
44. nsor detects steam the oven signals and displays remaining cooking time needed Step 4 When cooking is completed the oven signals and flashes End Open the door and remove the popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped there is a simple adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad The oven will start immediately Then touch number pad 9 A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided Questions and Answers Q I opened the door to check on the popcorn and Error appeared on the display Why A The Popcorn program first detects steam and then switches to Micro Cook If you open the door while POP is displayed Error will appear Close the door touch CLEAR OFF and begin again You may open the door when End appears on display If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is a simple adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad The oven will start immediately Then touch number pad 1 A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided Q Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn feature in my microwave oven A No This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwa
45. nut COOKING GUIDE NOTE Use Power Level High 10 unless otherwise noted Amount 1 Ib 10 oz package 1 1b cut in half 10 oz package 10 0z package 1 bunch 1 bunch 1 to 14 Ibs 1 bunch 1 to 1 lbs 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 medium head about 2 Ibs 1 Ib 10 0z package 1 medium head 1 medium head 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 to 5 ears 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 10 oz package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz each 10 to 16 oz 10 0z package 1 lb sliced 1 to 2 squash about 1 1b each Time 7 to 9 min Med High 7 5 to 7 min 10 to 12 min 6 to 8 min 6 to 8 min 18 to 22 min 8 to 10 min 10 to 13 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min 9 to 11 min 8 to 10 min 7 to 9 min 5 to 7 min 10 to 14 min 10 to 17 min 5 to 7 min 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 3 to 4 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min 8 to 11 min Comments In 1 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup w
46. on on each feature see Your Touch Control Panel section 8 Hood Controls Vent Fan Press HI LO or OFF Surface Light Press ON NIGHT or OFF 9 Grease Filters 10 Cooktop Light 11 Automatic Cooking Guide 12 Oven Floor NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven This is to certify C EM that this unit has at 0 10 WG been tested in 300 Vert 300 Hor conformance with AMCA Bulletin No 210 HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen Timer The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions It operates as a minute timer It can be set to delay cooking It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy How to Time a 3 Minute Phone Call Step 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad Step 2 Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad for 3 minutes and no seconds Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting down The timer signals when time is up How to Defrost Hold and Micro Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven TE Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST pad DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the
47. ons to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy on the previous page e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this guide e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use e This over the range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment e For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker e Do not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance e 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 e This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use e Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation Do not immerse power cord or plug in water e Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counte
48. ontainers should be at least partially uncovered e Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the magnetron is in operation To become better acquainted with the defrost function defrost a 10 oz package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below Step 1 Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door Be sure package contains no metal TIME Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST DEFROST Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended For example touch pads 4 0 and 0 for 4 minutes Step 4 Touch START When the cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes End then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time Touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting e For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room tempera
49. ook and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving Foods that require browning or crisp dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens e Moist foods such as vegetables fruits poultry and seafood microwave well e Rich foods such as bar cookies moist cakes and candies are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content e Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1 2 to 1 3 Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking e Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring but are not needed to prevent sticking e Seasonings may need to be reduced Salt meats and vegetables after cooking Covering In both regular baking and microwave cooking covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time In regular ovens partial covering allows excess steam to escape Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 corner so excess steam can escape Arranging Food in Oven When baking in regular ovens you position foods such as cake layers or potatoes so hot air can flow around them When microwaving you arrange foods in a ring so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy Basic Microwave Guidelines Density of Food In both regular baking and microwave cooking dense foods such as potatoes take longer to cook th
50. ore steam could be detected or steam was not detected in maximum time e The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor When the lamp is on the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm This is normal All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating e Some TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 32 The Problem Solver NOTES 34 NOTES Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE well be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your con venience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center infor
51. ow for defrosting CLOCK DISPLAY ON OFF Touch the 0 number pad to turn the clock display on or off The Clock Display On Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and 0 and 1 30 will appear in display Then touch START or CLOCK pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process SOUND LEVEL Press the SOUND LEVEL pad Press number pad 0 1 2 or 3 then press START pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper KITCHEN TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 REHEAT Touch this pad for quick reheating of prepared foods No need to touch START the oven will start immediately COOK Touch this pad the number pad for the desired code number then START The oven automatically microwaves at pre programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off TEMP COOK HOLD Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once food reaches preset temperature oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature unti
52. r e 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 e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this guide e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e 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 to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers 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 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 overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire If by accident the ov
53. r after 3 hours if possible Chicken Stewing 180 F 4 6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turn over after 1 2 of time Broiler Fryer 180 F 3 4 SIM Same procedure as above Ham Pork Roast 180 F 4 6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid Soup Stock Vegetable 180 F 7 10 SIM Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid Stir every 3 hours Split Pea 180 F 5 7 SIM Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches Stir after 3 hours 20 REHEAT N Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes Because all cooking containers must be covered of previously prepared foods With many leftovers during automatic reheating this feature is best with there is no need to look up reheating times in a foods you want to steam or retain moisture cookbook or to rely on guesswork By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food NOTE Use of the metal shelf with Reheat is gt heats this feature automatically adjusts the oven s NOT recommended f heating time to various types and amounts of pre Ss cooked food 5 Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended a A wide variety Bread products of previously foods that must prepared foods be reheated 2 including uncovered z leftovers can be foods that Ja reheated using this feature require constant attention foods Reheat is calling for a dry recommended for look or crisp single servings of
54. s You ll find them on a label inside the oven These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven HELP US HELP YOU Be sure your microwave oven is registered It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card If you move or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us stating model and serial numbers This appliance must be registered Please be certain that it is Write to GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and cha
55. s and amounts of food Foods Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats fish and vegetables can be cooked using this feature Easy to Use Simply touch 3 control pads COOK desired CODE and START The word AUTO appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food Cook Codes Because most cooking containers must be covered during Cook this feature is best with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture NOTE Use of the metal shelf with Cook is NOT recommended Foods Not Recommended Foods that must be cooked uncovered foods that require constant attention foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be cooked using this feature It is best to Micro Cook them Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the word AUTO is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance If the door is opened close the door and touch START immediately Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of popular foods See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section for specific foods and instructions Example Step 1 Place covered food in oven Touch COOK pad ENTER FOOD CODE flashes on display Step 2 Touch num
56. surface after reheating should not be reheated using food or plates of leftovers this feature It is best to use Micro Cook Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Simply touch the REHEAT pad Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT No need to touch START the oven will start 1 displayed steam escaping from the Oyen can immediately affect reheating performance If the door is opened l close the door and touch START immediately Example Place covered food in oven Touch Beep sounds when steam REHEAT REHEAT pad No need to touch is sensed and RHEAT START the oven will start immediately is replaced by time counting down Rotate or stir food if necessary Close door and touch START to finish heating When done oven displays End and beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF is touched RHEAT and FOOD are displayed Questions amp Answers Q If my food is not completely reheated after Q What if I don t fully cover the dish in Reheat using Reheat what should I do A Oven senses steam too quickly which shortens A Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time the reheating time and leaves food too cool until desired temperature is reached Cover tightly and reset Reheat 21 COOK The Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods easy By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food cooks this feature automatically adjusts the oven s cooking time to various type
57. t Replace burned out bulb with About 1 tablespoon of ammonia a 30 watt incandescent bulb may be added to the water Take WB02X4235 available from care not to touch the filters and your GE supplier enamel surfaces with this solution ammonia will darken metal D GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS T This appliance must be grounded Where a standard 2 prong wall PREFERRED see In the event of an electrical short METHOD receptacle is encountered it is circuit grounding reduces the risk your personal responsibility and of electric shock by providing an obligation to have it replaced with escape wire for the electric current a properly grounded 3 prong wall This appliance is equipped with a receptacle power cord having a grounding Ensure proper ground Do not under any circumstance wire with a grounding plug The exists before use cut or remove the third ground plug must be plugged into an outlet prong from the power cord s ve gt ew J re gcd D O o that is properly installed and Consult a qualified electrician or D d f a grounded Fig 1 service technician if the grounding o not asean adapter pirig yt this appliance instructions are not completely W ARNING improper understood or if doubt exists as to Do not use an extension cord use of the grounding plug can whether the appliance is properly with this appliance result in a risk of electric shock grounded THE EXHAUST FEATURE T The exha
58. tainers 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 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 partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face e Use of the shelf accessory Remove the shelf from oven when not in use Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven Product damage may result Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware They may be hot Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf The shelf could overheat Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage Use of shelf with Auto Cook or Auto Reheat is not recommended Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn program see the Auto Cook Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections The Exhaust Hood e Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven The exhaust fan in the ov
59. ture promotes the growth of harmful bacteria e Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need more frequent attention than usual Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1 2 Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1 3 During either rotate or stir food frequently 15 az gr z zg lt O x a ve su Aq SUTSOIJIG COOKING BY TEMPERATURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods Use Temp Cook Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature The Micro Cook setting is recommended for batters doughs frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe The Temperature Probe The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food Its appearance may vary from picture shown The probe must be used when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast To use the probe properly follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section Temp Cook Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad NOTE Oven automatically switches to Hol
60. ust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease When the fan is operated air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside FILTER cooktop FILTER LIGHT Reusable Grease Filters The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Never operate the microwave without the filters in place In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit suononAsuy sUIPUNOA To Remove Grease Filter To Clean and Replace Grease Filter To remove grease filter grasp the finger hold on the filter and slide to the rear Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will drop out To clean grease filter soak it and then agitate filter in solution of 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 Rinse shake and remove moisture before replacing To replace grease filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place continued next page INJILI A JSNVYXY ML 31 THE EXHAUST FEATURE continued Charcoal Filter Kit for some models There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not vented to the outside Filter Kit model JX81A can b
61. utside of container and inside of oven signals and countdown time is displayed door may are dry be opened for stirring turning or rotating food To Aft leti f Cook cycle if food need resume cooking close door and touch START AA re AEs bt he EO additional cooking return food to oven and use e Match the amount of food to the size of container Micro Cook to finish cooking Fill containers at least 1 2 full 1to4 Cover with plastic wrap 1to4 1to2 Use oblong square or round dish pieces Cover with wax paper 1 2 to 3 Ibs Use round casserole dish Crumble meat into dish Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap Chicken Pieces Ground Meat Beef Pork Turkey Food Cook Code Comments Canned Vegetables 1to4 4 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or plastic wrap Frozen Vegetables 1to4 Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Fresh Vegetables 1to4 Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or plastic wrap Potatoes 1to4 Pierce skin with fork Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor Fish al RA Use oblong square or round dish 23 OQ gt DM S gt a OQ lt 72 IPm SULOO IOSUI GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave it is best to start with a familiar recipe Knowing how the food should l
62. ve popcorn BEVERAGE The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to the Microwaving Tips section 14 Touch BEVERAGE pad No need to BEVERAGE touch START the oven will start immediately The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished CAUTION Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be quite hot Remove the container with care DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost Power Level 3 Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread rolls vegetables fruits and frozen dinners The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you e Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press TIME DEFROST pad but you may change this for more flexibility e See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Select defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Defrosting Tips 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 as directed by package Plastic storage c

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