Oven
Microwave
Turntable
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“Problem
instructions ...................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ...........2
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Care and
Control Panel
Turntable
Operating Instructions,
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Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Aluminum
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Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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installation..................................23, 24
Adapter
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................................8,9
Cooking by Time ...................................1 1, 12
Cooking Complete Reminder .....................7
Extension
Grounding Instructions ......................23, 24
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Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Defrosting
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Features
Consumer Services ..................27
ApplianceRegistration.................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................27
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
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Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Heating or Reheating
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instant Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MicrowavingTips..........................................6
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power Levels .....................................6, 10, 11
ProgramCooking...........................................7
Microwave power
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
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the back of this
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pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
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FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
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appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
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MICROWAVING TIPS
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Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
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Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is for microwaving. Most glass
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture
prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
have metallic trim or
with a metallic sheen can
Some microwaved foods require stirring,
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving”.
●
Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
● If you are not
sure if a dish
is
Pierce potatoes,
prevent bursting.
yolks and chicken livers to
safe, use this
test: Place in
the oven both
the dish you
are testing and
a
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it safe for use in microwave ovens.
measuring cup filled with one cup 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.
LEVELS (1-10)
Rest periods (when the microwave
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the surface
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.
units on a
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
Here are some examples of uses for various
microwave energy
of the time. Power Level 3
power
levels:
is energy of the time.
POWER LEVEL
BEST USES
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. 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.
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 7
Medium 5
Low 3
Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
warm
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5. Removable
Turntable must be in place
1. Door Latches.
when
the oven. Cooking performance will
2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of
be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place.
The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
3. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your
6. Removable
Support.
Touch Control Panel section for instructions.
7. Door Latch Release. Press
release button to
are
4. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes
open door.
for many frequently prepared foods.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Program Cooking
Create your own programs to suit your individual
cooking style. For example: use the Kitchen Timer to
delay the start of Time Cook &II or program a hold
time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II.
Set Time Cook I & II for a two-stage program using
different times and power levels.
Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or
Time Cook I & with choice of power levels from
1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to Reheat using a preset
time and power level; to cook popcorn using a preset
time and power level; to time kitchen tasks with the
Kitchen Timer; and to set the clock.
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or touch the pad.
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ENTER
COOK
TIME II CODE
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TIME COOK
TIME
DEFROST
Quick
Controls
OPEN DOOR FOR GUIDE
Instant Cook - l-5 Minutes
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
6
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POWER
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AUTO
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL
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.
8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power
level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
another power
number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
2. TIME COOK I II. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
9. AUTO START. Allows you to
oven to cooking at a preset time of
a 12-hour delay.
your
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3. 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.
10. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
11. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of
a variety of foods using different times and
power levels.
4. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
12. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,
temperature, power level or food weights for
Auto Defrost.
5. INSTANT COOK. Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
13. 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.
6. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30 seconds
of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time
as it’s counting down or for an “instant on” for
30 seconds.
14. START. After all selections are made, touch this
to start the oven.
7. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of
first touch CLOCK pad and then
For example, if time is 1 touch number pads 1,
3 and O and “1 will appear in display. Then
while microwaving. To set clock,
time of day.”
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When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
touch START or CLOCK-p-ad. To reset or
time, simply repeat above process.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWER” and all of the oven
functions. After 15 seconds, all
in the upper portion. Touch the
oven is ready for use.
disappear and “RESET” appears
pad, set the Clock and the
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
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HOW TO USE
The
Timer
Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer has three timing functions:
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from one 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.
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It operates as a minute timer.
It can be set to delay cooking.
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It
be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN
pad.
O
To delay
up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch TIME COOK I & 11 and enter cook time. Touch
TIMER and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down
to zero and cooking will
Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0
(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 Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching
TIMER.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0
O to
ten minutes.
1: Take casserole from freezer and
Step 2: Touch
in oven.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for
15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting
is automatically set Power Level 3
but can be changed by touching the
LEVEL pad and the desired
power level.)
cooking time.
8: Touch START. As each
is automatically performed,
oven display shows instructions
entered and the function. When time is
up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
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Time Cook I
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see
“How to Change Power Level” below.)
Time 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 Guide.
Step 4: Touch START.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
Step 1: Fill a cup
2/3 full of water,
add teaspoon of
instant coffee and
stir to dissolve. Use
a cup that has no
metal decoration
and is
“End”. The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time 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.
safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips section).
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
Place cup in oven
close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0 and O for
one minute.
5. Press START.
Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME COOK I & II.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if
you want to change power
operations. Here’s how to do it.
during your cooking
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe
container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I &
5. Press START.
Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed and “COOK TIME
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
I“ counts down.
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK TIME I“, the second
power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is
shown counting down.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
Step 6:
the power level.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End”. The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time 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.
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(continued)
The Instant Cook Feature
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for
1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power
Level 10. For example, touch the
for 2 minutes of cooking time.
need to touch START,
will start immediately.
The Instant Cook feature is a short-cut method to
set time for 1-5 minutes.
To Instant Cook your food or beverage:
2
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
How to Use Auto Start
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a
time of
up to a 12-hour delay.
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.
Step 4: Touch START pad.
The oven will automatically start
at the desired time.
Add 30 Seconds
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. .
Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient
way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the
oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to
the time shown each time the pad is touched.
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The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.5 ounces.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven
as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
No need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
another adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN pad
and then immediately
touch number pad 9. A
plus sign will appear on
the display beside the
word “POP”. The plus
Touch the POPCORN
pad and then
-
immediately touch
number pad 1. A minus
sign
appear on the
display beside the word
“POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
sign indicates
provided.
seconds more
time is
No need to touch START, the oven will start
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 9, touch the
pad and begin again.
touch 1, touch the
pad and begin again.
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The Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a
previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset
amount of time.
Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular
foods. See the Reheat Guide below.
To Reheat More Than One Serving
Reheat
Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three
servings. To add more than one serving, just touch
number pad 2 3 right before touching START.
The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6
(see Reheat Guide below).
Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.
displayed to show how
many servings have
Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a
food group.
Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven
will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
The serving size may even be changed or added after
touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
and a number will be displayed briefly to
show that serving size has been changed.
Reheat Guide
Time per
Serving
Serving
Foods Recommended
Size
1–3
1–3
Code
Display
PASTA
MEATS
Pasta
2 min. 10 sec.
1 min.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Meats, casseroles, pizza
Fruits and vegetables
Beverages
1-3
1 min. 15 sec.
1 min. 20 sec.
1 min. 30 sec.
3 min. 15 sec.
Sauces and gravies
2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each
1–3
SAUCE
PLATE
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Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
microwave oven.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
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
poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
time and power levels for you.
●
Power Level 3 is automatically set when you
press Time Defrost pad, but you may change this
for more flexibility.
Step 3:
one half of the total defrosting time
For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O
for 4 minutes.
●
See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
Step 4: Touch START. When the
cycle is completed, the oven signals
and flashes “End”, then automatically
shuts off.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
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.
5. Press START.
Defrosting Tips
For even defrosting, some
foods need to be broken
up or separated part of
the way through the
defrosting time.
●
Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented,
food has partially defrosted,
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
●
Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,
fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
●
pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
and
If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q.
I defrost small items in a hurry?
Q. When I press START, I hear a
noise. What is it?
thumping
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.
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is a power level lower than 10 (High).
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter
the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.
automatically
the defrosting times and
for you.
power
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located on the
inside front of oven when you open the door.
shows minimum and maximum food weights for
a variety of foods. You will need to know your food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
the oven
4 times —
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the
and second signal.
Then close the door and
touch START pad.
Step 2: Touch Auto Defrost pad.
m
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 3
seconds “START” flashes.
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
pad is touched.
Time
Conversion Guide
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
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
given in the
on the next page.
Pounds
Ounces
1–2
3
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.7
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9-1o
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AUTO DEFROST
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT
FIRST SIGNAL
SECOND SIGNAL
STAND TIME
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate.
Chops
Separate and shield
where necessary.
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
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Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Remove defrosted
pieces.
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Turn over.
Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
Beef Patties
Roast
0.1 -6.0
Turn over.
Separate
patties.
5 minutes
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
shield.
Shield if necessary.
90 minutes
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Ribs
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
10 minutes
0.1 -6.0
Turn over.
Steak
Stew
5 minutes
5 minutes
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
separate.
Separate
remove
defrosted pieces.
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Whole Chicken
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
shield.
Turn over and shield.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turn over.
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Shield where
necessary.
20 minutes
in refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Chicken Pieces
Hens (whole)
Remove wrapper
and turn over.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
0.1-
Turn over.
Hens
5 minutes
Fish Fillets
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0
Turn over.
Separate.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
5 minutes
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Shrimp, Scallops
Whole Fish
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
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Hold under
cold running
water.
Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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GLOSSARY OF
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.
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.
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to start with a familiar recipe.
the food should look and taste
how
help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook
better in regular ovens.
●
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
●
Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies,
suitable for microwaving because of
Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens,
their high fat and sugar content.
foods such as roasts or
are allowed to stand to
●
Reduce regular oven cooking times by one-half to
one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid
over-cooking.
finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially
important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not
on a cooling rack.
●
●
Small amounts of butter or
can be used for
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.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the
oven or foil that is not molded to food.
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both
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.
Prick Foods to
Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one comer
before regular oven cooking),
livers, to prevent bursting.
yolks and chicken
so excess steam
escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. When
in regular
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 the
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.
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
back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than
ones.
Density of Food. In both
baking and
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
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
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to
about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Comers receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also
edge and thin
the center.
happen when cooking in a
oven.
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.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards,
best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking,
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.
amounts usually take less time than
amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is directly related to the number of servings.
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1. Directions below are for heating or reheating
already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at
room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.
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.
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
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
center is the
to heat. Foods heated to
to
will provide safe, palatable results.
Power Level
Time
Item
Amount
Bakery Foods
Low (3)
Low (3)
piece
inch cake or
12 or doughnuts
1/4 to 1 min.
to 4 min.
Cake, coffee
doughnuts, sweet rolls,
nut or fruit bread
9
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
to min.
to 2 min.
Dinner rolls,
1
6 to 8
slice
l/4 to 1 min.
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie
(use minimum time for custard)
Meal-High (7)
4 to 7 min.
9
inch pie
Beverages
1 to 2 cups
1 to 2 cups
Meal-High (7)
I
to 5 min.
Cocoa, other milk-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)
1/2 to 3 min.
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
to 3 min.
to 3 min.
1/4 to min.
1/2 to 3 min.
to 5 min.
to 2 pieces
to 2 servings
to 2
to 2 servings
1 to 2
1
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)
Hot dogs and sausages
and
cup per serving)
spaghetti, creamed chicken,
Saucy, main dishes: chop
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc.
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)
cup per serving)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1
to 4 min.
1/2 to 3 min.
2 to 5 min.
to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
Topped or mixed with sauce
cup per serving)
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
I
to 4
plate
Meat plus 2 vegetables
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1 to 2 servings
to servings
to 3 min.
to 2 min.
Meat-cheese filling: with 2
Moist filling: Sloppy
of bread
barbecue, ham salad,
etc. in bun ( l/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper
or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
I
to 3 min.
to 3 min.
Meal-High (7)
to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
(6 oz. per serving)
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
1/2 to 2 min.
l/2 to 2 min.
1/2 to 2 min.
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears.
on the cob, etc.
cup per serving)
to 2 servings
(1/2 cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (
1 to
2
servings
1 to 2 servings
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
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3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted
without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped,
remove foil and place food in cooking dish for
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.
defrosting. Most food defrosts well
(3). For more even defrosting of
Defrost
foods, such
as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (l).
2. After first
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
pieces of foil.
-
Time
Food
Comments
-
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
1/4 min.
to 6 min.
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls
2
Rearrange after half of time.
12 oz.)
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
7 to 12 min.
to 8 min.
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces
(1 lb.)
4
Place
in casserole.
Turn over and break up after first
of time.
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
3 to 7 min.
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
(10-oz. package)
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
2 to 5 min. per lb.
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.
Bacon (1 lb.)
2 to 5 min.
Franks
5 to 8 min.
to 16 min. per lb.
5 to 10 min. per lb.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use Power Level Warm
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.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb. veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
14 to min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half
of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, broiler-fryer.
cut
to 3
20 to 28 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After
turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting,
run water in cavity giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
of time. Run water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
half of time, unwrap and
Chicken, whole
to 3
7 to 16 min. per lb.
hen
4
to 10 min. per
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down.
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.
Turkey breast (4 to
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Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(frozenspears)
1
In 1
dish, place
cup
6 to 10 min.,
Meal-High (7)
5 to 8 min.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole.
(frozenspears)
package
(fresh
(frozen
(frozenlima)
lb. cut in half
1O-OZ. package
package
to min.
6 to 9 min.
6 to 9 min.
In 1
casserole, place cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 1 -qt. c a sse role , place 1/4 cup water.
(fresh,
1 bunch
18 to 25 min.
In
place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(freshcut)
(freshspears)
bunch (1 to
bunch (1 to 1
6 to 9 min.
8 to 12 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after
casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
of time.
(frozen,chopped)
(frozenspears)
1O-OZ. package
package
5 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
medium head (about 2
7 to 10 min.
6 to 9 min.
In 1 or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or
in 1
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh,sliced)
(frozen)
1
lb.
6
min.
1O-OZ. package
5 to 8 min.
In qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
1 medium head
1 medium head
package
8 to 13 min.
8 to 16 min.
5 to 8 min.
In 2-qt. casserole,
In 2-qt. casserole, place
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
water.
cup water.
(fresh,whole)
(frozen)
Corn
(frozenkernel)
4 to 8 min.
1O-OZ. package
to 5 ears
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
3 to 5 min.
ear
In 2-qt. oblong
dish, place corn. If com
is in husk, use no water; if com has been husked, add
1/4 cup water.
Place in 2-qt.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
after half of time.
dish.
5 to 7 min.
2 to 4 min. per ear
(frozen)
1
2 to 6 ears
half of time.
Mixed, vegetables
(frozen)
4 to 8 min.
1O-OZ. package
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh,shelled)
(frozen)
2
unshelled
8 to I min.
4 to 8 min.
In -qt. casserole. place 1/4 cup water.
In -qt. casserole, place 2
1O-OZ. package
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed.
white)
(fresh,whole,
sweet or
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz. each)
10 to 14 min.
2 to 5 min
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after
of time.
Pierce
fork. Place on paper towel
on turntable, 1 inch apart in
arrangement.
stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen.chopped
and
4 to 8 min.
4 to 8 min.
to 16 OZ.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
package
In 1 -qt. casserole.
3 tablespoons
Squash
lb. sliced
4 to 7 min.
7 to 11 min
In
casserole, place cup water.
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
to squash
(about 1 lb. each)
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.
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Do not use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be
scratched. The control panel can
be damaged.
Keep your oven clean and
smelling. Opening the oven door
a few minutes after cooking helps
air out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution of
baking soda
inside fresh.
water keeps the
BE CERTAIN POWER 1S OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls and
Some spatters can be removed
Removable Turntable and
Support.
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.
Occasionally it is necessary to remove the turntable
and support for cleaning of the oven floor or
turntable. To prevent breakage, do not place the
turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it
carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
The turntable and support can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the oven without the
turntable and support in place.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily
and wash with a damp cloth when soiled. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:
If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently
with a damp cloth to remove
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
a Brown ‘N Sear dish
cause the grease to bum
soil. DO NOT USE
onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a
cleanser such as Bon
brand cleanser.
After using Bon
brand cleanser, rinse
dry
thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon
brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
How to Clean the
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
Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and
a 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.
Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
Control
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts
of soap
water, abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel—they can
it.
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This
must be
use of the
grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
grounded.
In the event of
an electrical
short circuit,
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong
receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
grounding wire with a grounding
The
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
1)
Use of Adapter Plugs
Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
Usage situations where appliance’s power
cord will be disconnected infrequently.
the
receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle
is properly grounded.
Because of
potential safety
under
TEMPORARY
I
certain
conditions,
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
always hold the adapter with
If this is not
we strongly
recommend
against the use
of an adapter
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance
has again been established.
a
Ensure proper ground
plug.
firm connection
you still elect
to use an
Fig. 2
before use
Usage situations where appliance’s power
cord will be disconnected frequently.
where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong
receptacle by the use of a
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most
hardware stores.
because frequent disconnection of the power cord
places undue strain on the adapter and
to
eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using the appliance.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the
slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
(c ontinue d ne xt p a g e )
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(continued)
Use of Extension Cords
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire
cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
over a
cord.
3. The cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the counter top or where it
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
If a long cord or extension cord is
If you use an extension cord, the interior light
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when
the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
● Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
● Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed
● Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
reflection around door or outer case.
●
while using your microwave
It’s similar to
Dimming oven
and change in blower sound
may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.
the interference caused by other small appliances
and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
If
need more
toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service
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Be Th ere
the
GE appliance, receive the assurance that
ever need
or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
Repair Service
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched-
uled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience
a.m. to
p.m. weekdays,
a.m. to
p.m. Saturdays). Our
trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be
handled in just one visit.
Centera
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Centere
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center” service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Special Needs...
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
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.
access to a
call
or a conventional teletypewriter may
(800-8334322) to request
or service.
Service
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.
User
cover
instructions contained in this
intended to be performed by any user.
be referred to
to service their own
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over
47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
accepted.
ser vicin g
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause operation.
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Staple sales slip or
check
purchase date
YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
here. Proof of
is needed to obtain service
WARRANTY
under warranty.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the 48
mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii
and Washington,
WHAT IS COVERED
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace
of
microwave oven that fails because
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
Customer
servicers during
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for any
labor charges.
For each of the above warranties:
To avoid any trip charges, you
must take the microwave oven to a
General Electric
Service
Center or a General Electric
Customer
it up following
service is also available, but you
must pay for the
travel costs to your home.
servicer and pick
In-home
technician’s
● Improperinstallation.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
● Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
Read your Use and Care material.
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:
I
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, 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
from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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