GE Microwave Oven MFL57007001 User Manual

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7 Care and Cleaning  
Owner’s  
Manual  
Charcoal Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Operating Instructions  
Grease Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Vent Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
JVM2052  
Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–22  
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Chicken Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Melt Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Metal Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Quick Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Soften . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Soften Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Time Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24–28  
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Features of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Microwave Oven Functions . . . . . . .10–14  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Cooking at High Power Levels . . . . . .12  
Cooking at Lower Power Levels . . . . .13  
Cooking Guide for  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . 33, 34  
Things That Are Normal  
With Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Consumer Support  
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover  
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Lower Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Cooking with More  
Than One Cook Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Hold Warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
More/Less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Vent Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16, 18  
Sensor Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Sensor Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Sensor Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Sensor Reheat Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Write the model and serial numbers here:  
Model # __________________________  
Serial # __________________________  
You can find them on a label when  
the door is open.  
MFL57007001 49-40586-1 06-09 JR  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  
Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven  
thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal  
and mercury in these thermometers could cause  
arcing and possible damage to the oven. Do not use  
a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless  
the thermometer is designed or recommended  
for use in the microwave oven.  
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode  
and should not be heated in this microwave oven.  
Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.  
It is important to keep the area clean where the door  
seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive  
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth.  
Rinse well.  
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off  
the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric  
shock.  
This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service  
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility  
for examination, repair or adjustment.  
Do not store any materials, other than our recommended  
accessories, in this oven when not in use.  
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when  
used by children.  
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this  
product near water—for example, in a wet basement,  
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.  
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave  
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.  
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.  
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.  
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.  
WARNING!  
ARCING  
If you see arcing, press the Clear/Off pad and correct the problem.  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.  
Arcing is caused by:  
Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act  
like antennas).  
The metal rack not installed correctly so it touches  
the microwave wall.  
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins  
or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.  
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
Turntable ring support not installed correctly.  
Recycled paper towels containing small metal  
pieces being used in the microwave.  
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WARNING!  
FOODS  
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven  
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory  
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use  
in microwave ovens.  
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend  
to boil more rapidly than foods containing less  
moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care  
and cleaning of the oven section for instructions  
on how to clean the inside of the oven.  
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.  
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with  
the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly  
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.  
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming  
formula. The container may feel cooler than  
the formula really is. Always test the formula  
before feeding the baby.  
Operating the microwave with no food inside for  
more than a minute or two may cause damage  
to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the  
heat around the magnetron and can shorten  
the life of the oven.  
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.  
Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes,  
hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers  
and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced  
to allow steam to escape during cooking.  
Superheated water  
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.  
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to  
be overheated beyond the boiling point without  
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling  
when the container is removed from the microwave  
oven is not always present. This could result in very  
hot liquids suddenly boiling over when the container  
is disturbed or a spoon or other utensil is inserted  
into the liquid.  
Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate  
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.  
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to  
at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F  
and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature  
of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually  
protects against foodborne illness.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:  
— Do not overheat the liquid.  
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through  
heating it.  
— Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow  
necks.  
— After heating, allow the container to stand in the  
microwave oven for a short time before removing  
the container.  
— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other  
utensil into the container.  
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE  
Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated  
and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate.  
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 30–45  
seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should  
not be used for microwaving.  
Do not use your microwave oven to dry  
newspapers.  
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave  
ovens. Check the package for proper use.  
How to test for  
a microwave-safe dish.  
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can  
be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture  
and prevent spattering while microwaving. Be sure  
to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.  
Cookware may become hot because of heat  
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders  
may be needed to handle the cookware.  
If the dish remains cool and only the water in  
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.  
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware  
should not be used in a microwave oven because  
they increase the risk of electric shock and could  
cause a fire.  
When microwaving “boilable” cooking pouches  
and tightly closed plastic bags, they 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.  
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls  
can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching  
the floor, turntable and walls during and after  
cooking.  
If you use a meat thermometer while microwaving,  
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using  
foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″  
away from the sides of the oven.  
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.  
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.  
Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat  
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal  
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved,  
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or  
ignite a paper towel.  
Follow these guidelines:  
Use of the rack accessory:  
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use  
them in strict compliance with the cookware  
manufacturer’s recommendations.  
1
— Remove the rack from the oven when not in use.  
— Use pot holders when handling the rack and  
cookware. They may be hot.  
Do not microwave empty containers.  
2
Do not permit children to use plastic cookware  
without complete supervision.  
— Be sure that the rack is positioned properly inside  
the oven to prevent product damage.  
3
— Do not cover the rack or any part of the oven  
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of  
the microwave oven.  
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WARNING!  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING:  
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.  
This appliance must be  
grounded. In the event of  
an electrical short circuit,  
grounding reduces the risk  
of electric shock by  
providing an escape wire  
for the electric current.  
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove  
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.  
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.  
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.  
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified  
electrician or service technician install an outlet  
near the appliance.  
Ensure proper ground exists  
before use.  
This appliance is equipped with a power cord  
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.  
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is  
properly installed and grounded.  
For best operation, plug this appliance into its  
own electrical circuit to prevent flickering of lights,  
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.  
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.  
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,  
it is your personal responsibility and obligation  
to have it replaced with a properly grounded  
3-prong wall outlet.  
THE VENT FAN  
The fan will operate automatically under certain  
conditions (see Vent Fan section). Take care to  
prevent the starting and spreading of accidental  
cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.  
Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters.  
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based  
oven cleaners, may damage the filters.  
When preparing flaming foods under  
the microwave oven, turn the fan on.  
Clean the underside of the microwave often.  
Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave  
or the fan filters.  
Never leave surface units beneath your microwave  
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers  
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may  
ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is  
operating. To minimize automatic fan operation,  
use adequate sized cookware and use high heat  
on surface units only when necessary.  
In the event of a grease fire on the surface units  
below the microwave oven, smother a flaming  
pan on the surface unit by covering the pan  
completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.  
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PACEMAKERS  
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from  
electronic products, including microwaves. However,  
patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their  
physicians if they have concerns.  
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.  
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Optional kits  
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.  
Filler Panel Kits  
Filter Kits  
JX52WH—White  
JX52BL—Black  
When replacing a 36range hood, filler panel kits  
fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in  
appearance.  
JX81D—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit  
Filter kits are used when  
the oven cannot be  
JX81D  
vented to the outside.  
Available at extra cost  
from your GEsupplier.  
See the back cover for  
ordering by phone or  
For installation between cabinets only; not for  
end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains  
two 3wide filler panels.  
at GEAppliances.com.  
JX40, JX41  
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About the features of your oven.  
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.  
To Install:  
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.  
2. Place the turntable on the support.  
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes  
of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.  
Features of the Oven  
Door Handle.  
Vent Grille.  
Door Latches.  
Cooktop/Countertop Light.  
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves  
confined in the oven.  
Model and Serial Number Plate.  
Cooking Guide.  
Control Panel.  
Hub.  
Metal Rack.  
Turntable. The turntable rotates in both  
directions to help cook food more evenly.  
Do not operate the microwave oven without  
the turntable in place.  
Support.  
Shaft.  
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About the control panel.  
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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features.  
Soften  
Vent  
Turn-  
Table  
Start  
Enter  
On/Off  
Cook  
Reheat  
Popcorn  
Add 30  
Time  
Cook  
Chicken  
Clock  
Timer  
More  
Less  
Seconds  
Melt  
Vent  
Light  
Auto  
Time  
Quick  
Speed  
Clear  
Off  
Defrost  
Defrost  
Defrost  
Hold  
Power  
Level  
Settings  
Warm  
Cooking Controls  
Soften. Touch this pad to soften butter,  
ice cream, cream cheese and frozen juice.  
Light. Touch this pad to turn the light on high,  
low or off.  
Cook. Touch this pad to cook baked potatoes,  
vegetable casseroles, rice and frozen entrées.  
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long  
to cook depending on the amount of humidity  
coming from the food.  
Vent Speed. Touch this pad to choose one  
of 5 fan speeds.  
Clear/Off. Touch this pad to stop the oven  
or to clear all entries.  
Number Pads. Touch number pads to enter  
Reheat. Touch this pad to reheat pizza, dinner  
plates, soup/sauce and casseroles. The oven’s  
sensor will tell the oven how long to cook  
depending on the amount of humidity  
coming from the food.  
cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.  
Less. Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds  
of cooking time each time you press it.  
Power Level. Touch this pad to select  
a cooking power level.  
Popcorn. Touch this pad when popping popcorn  
in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will  
tell the oven how long to cook depending on the  
amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn.  
Display. The display includes a clock and  
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time  
setting and cooking functions selected.  
Chicken. Touch this pad to cook chicken wings,  
chicken nuggets, spicy chicken and Mexican  
chicken.  
Timer. Touch this pad to set the timer.  
Settings. Touch this pad to change the oven’s  
default setting for sound, clock, display speed  
and defrost weight.  
Add 30 Seconds. Touch this pad to add  
30 more seconds to the cooking time.  
Clock. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.  
Hold Warm. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked  
foods warm in your microwave oven for up to  
90 minutes.  
Time Cook. Touch this pad to set  
a cooking time.  
Quick Defrost. Touch this pad to provide quick  
defrost for 1.0 pound of frozen food.  
More. Touch this pad to add ten seconds  
of cooking time each time you press it.  
Time Defrost. Touch this pad to defrost most  
other frozen foods.  
Start/Enter. Touch this pad to start a function.  
If you open the door after the oven begins to  
cook, touch Start/Enter again.  
Auto Defrost. Touch this pad to select food type  
and defrost food (meat, poultry, fish and bread)  
by weight.  
Vent On/Off. Touch this pad to turn the fan  
on/off.  
Melt. Touch this pad to melt butter/margarine,  
chocolate, cheese and marshmallows.  
Turntable. Touch this pad to turn on and off  
the turntable.  
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About microwave oven functions.  
Clock  
This oven includes a 12-hour clock.  
Example (setting 8:00 AM):  
Touch Clock.  
1
Enter the time by using the number pads.  
2
Touch Start/Enter. (Press 1 for AM,  
2 for PM.)  
3
Touch Start/Enter.  
4
Timer  
You can use your microwave oven as a timer.  
Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes,  
and 99 seconds.  
Example (setting 3 minutes):  
Touch Timer.  
1
Enter the time by using the number pads.  
2
Touch Start/Enter. When the time is over,  
you will hear beeps and END will display.  
3
Vent Fan  
The fan moves steam and other vapors from  
the cooking surface. There are five speeds.  
NOTE: If the temperature from the range  
or cooktop below the microwave oven gets  
too hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood  
will automatically turn on at the LEVEL 4  
setting to protect the oven.  
Example (setting Level 4):  
Touch Vent On/Off. This shows the last  
level until you select the fan speed level.  
1
It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.  
When this occurs, the Vent On/Off pad will  
not turn the fan off.  
Touch Vent Speed until LEVEL 4 appears  
in the display.  
2
Touch Vent On/Off to turn off the fan when  
desired.  
Light  
Touch Light once for bright light, twice  
for night light or three times to turn  
the light off.  
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Child Lock  
You may lock the control panel to prevent  
the microwave oven from being accidentally  
started or used by children.  
The Child Lock feature is also useful when  
cleaning the control panel. Child Lock  
prevents accidental programming when  
wiping the control panel.  
To set Child Lock:  
Touch Clear/Off.  
1
Touch and hold Start/Enter more  
2
than 4 seconds. LOCKED will appear in  
the display window and two beeps will  
sound.  
To cancel Child Lock:  
Touch and hold Start/Enter more than  
4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and two  
beeps will sound.  
Hold Warm  
You can keep cooked food warm in your  
microwave oven for up to 90 minutes. You  
can use Hold Warm by itself or to follow  
a cooking cycle automatically.  
Recommended  
Quantity  
Food Type  
Liquid  
Dry  
1–2 cups  
5–10 oz.  
Touch Hold Warm.  
1
Touch Start/Enter.  
2
NOTES:  
Hold Warm operates for up to 90 minutes.  
Food cooked covered should be covered  
during Hold Warm.  
Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be  
uncovered during Hold Warm.  
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner  
plate can be covered during Hold Warm.  
To make Hold Warm automatically follow  
another cycle:  
While you are programming the cooking  
instructions, touch Hold Warm before  
touching Start/Enter.  
• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will  
hear two beeps and Hold Warm will appear  
in the oven display.  
• You can set Hold Warm to follow Auto  
Defrost or multi-cycle cooking.  
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About microwave oven functions.  
Settings  
You can change the default values for beep  
sound, clock, display speed and defrost  
weight.  
See the following chart for more information:  
No.  
1
Function  
No.  
Result  
Beep ON/Off  
control  
Clock display  
control  
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
Sound ON  
Sound OFF  
Clock ON  
Clock OFF  
Slow Speed  
Normal Speed  
Fast Speed  
lbs.  
2
3
Display  
4
Defrost weight  
mode selected  
kg.  
Example (changing defrost weight mode  
from lbs. to kg.):  
Touch Settings.  
1
Touch 4.  
2
3
Touch 2.  
More/Less  
By using the More or Less pads, all of the  
preprogrammed cook and time cook features  
can be adjusted to cook food for a longer  
or shorter time.  
Touching More will add 10 seconds of  
cooking time each time you press it. Touching  
Less will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time  
each time you press it.  
Cooking at High Power Levels  
Example (cooking food for 8 minutes,  
30 seconds at 100% power):  
Enter the cook time.  
1
Touch Start/Enter.  
2
When the cook time is over, four beeps will  
sound and COOK END will display.  
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Cooking at Lower Power Levels  
HIGH power cooking does not always give  
you the best results with foods that need  
slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods  
or custards.  
Your oven has 10 power settings in addition  
to HIGH.  
Example (cooking food for 7 minutes  
30 seconds at 70% power):  
Enter the cook time.  
1
Touch Power Level.  
2
Enter the power level.  
3
4
Touch Start/Enter.  
When the cook time is over, four beeps will  
sound and COOK END will display.  
See the Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels  
on the next page.  
Cooking with More Than One  
Cook Cycle  
For best results, some recipes call for one  
Power Level for a certain length of time, and  
another Power Level for another length of  
time. Your oven can be set to change from  
one to another automatically, for up to three  
cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost.  
Example (cooking food for 3 minutes  
at 100% power and then 70% power  
for 7 minutes 30 seconds):  
Enter the first cook time.  
1
Touch Time Cook.  
2
Enter the second cook time.  
3
4
Touch Power Level.  
Enter the power level.  
5
6
Touch Start/Enter.  
When the cook time is over, four beeps will  
sound and COOK END will display.  
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Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels  
The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed  
all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level and the amount of microwave power you are using.  
Power Level  
10 High  
Microwave Output  
Use  
100%  
Boil water.  
Cook ground beef.  
Make candy.  
Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.  
Cook fish and poultry.  
Preheat browning dish.  
Reheat beverages.  
Bacon slices.  
9
8
7
90%  
80%  
70%  
Reheat meat slices quickly.  
Saute onions, celery and green pepper.  
All reheating.  
Cook scrambled eggs.  
Cook breads and cereal products.  
Cook cheese dishes, veal.  
Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.  
6
5
60%  
50%  
Cook pasta.  
Cook meats, whole poultry.  
Cook custard.  
Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast,  
sirloin roast.  
4
3
40%  
30%  
Cook less tender cuts of meat.  
Reheat frozen convenience foods.  
Thaw meat, poultry and seafood.  
Cook small quantities of food.  
Finish cooking casseroles, stew and some sauces.  
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1
0
20%  
10%  
0%  
Soften butter and cream cheese.  
Heat small amounts of food.  
Soften ice cream.  
Raise yeast dough.  
Standing time.  
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Humidity Sensor  
What happens when using the Sensor Features:  
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven  
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.  
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in  
severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook  
for additional cooking time.  
NOTE: Sensor features will not operate when the oven is hot. If one of the sensor cooking  
pads is touched when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200°F, “OVEN TOO  
HOT FOR SENSOR COOKING---USING ALTERNATE METHOD” will be displayed. The oven will  
automatically change to cook by time (follow the directions in the display) or once the oven  
is cool enough, the sensor features will function normally.  
The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.  
Covered  
Vented  
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.  
Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and  
cause food to overcook.  
Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven  
are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead  
the sensor.  
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead  
the sensor.  
Sensor Cook  
Using Sensor Cook lets you heat common  
microwave-prepared foods without needing  
to program times and Cook Powers. Sensor  
Cook has preset Cook Power for 7 food  
categories.  
Sensor Cook Chart  
Category  
Touch Pad  
Number  
Amount  
Baked Potato  
Fresh Vegetable  
Frozen Vegetable  
Canned Vegetable  
Casserole  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1–4 each  
1–4 cups  
1–4 cups  
1–4 cups  
1–4 cups  
1/2–2 cups  
10–21 oz.  
Example (cooking rice):  
Touch Cook.  
1
Choose the food category.  
2
Rice  
Frozen Entrée  
When the cook time is over, four beeps will  
sound and COOK END will display.  
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Sensor Reheat  
Using Sensor Reheat lets you heat common  
microwave-prepared foods without needing  
to program times and power levels.  
Sensor Reheat Chart  
Touch Pad  
Number Amount  
Category  
Example (reheating 2 slices of pizza):  
Pizza Slice  
Dinner Plate  
Soup/Sauce  
Casserole  
1
2
3
4
1–3 slices  
1–2 servings  
1–4 cups  
Touch Reheat.  
1
Choose the food category.  
2
1–4 cups  
When the reheat time is over, four beeps will  
sound and COOK END will display.  
Chicken  
The oven uses low power to cook poultry  
(chicken wings, chicken nuggets, Spicy  
chicken and Mexican chicken). See the  
Chicken Chart.  
Chicken Chart  
Touch Pad  
Category  
Number  
Amount  
Example (cooking 6 oz. chicken wings):  
Chicken Wings  
Chicken Nuggets  
Spicy Chicken  
1
2
3
4
6, 12 oz.  
4, 8 oz.  
Touch Chicken.  
1
2, 4 servings  
2, 4 servings  
Mexican Chicken  
Choose the food category. Touch 1 for  
chicken wings.  
2
When the cook time is over, four beeps will  
sound and COOK END will display.  
Choose the amount by touching  
1 for 6 oz.  
3
NOTE: See recipes on page 19.  
Touch Start/Enter.  
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Popcorn (Do not use the rack when microwave  
cooking.)  
CAUTION:  
Popcorn lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags  
of commercially packaged microwave popcorn.  
Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a  
microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
DO NOT leave the microwave oven unattended  
while popping popcorn.  
Use only with prepackaged microwave  
popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.  
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice  
in succession on the same food  
portion—it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
When popping commercially packaged popcorn,  
remove the rack from the oven. Do not place the  
bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under  
the rack.  
Touch the Popcorn pad. When the cook time is  
over, four beeps will sound and COOK END will  
display.  
Recommended amounts: 3.0-3.5 oz.  
To cook a snack size bag (1.75 oz.) place  
the bag in the oven. Set the oven to cook for  
2 minutes at full power. LISTEN for the popping  
to slow down. When the popping slows to one  
pop per second, stop the oven. Make a note  
of how much time it took and use that setting  
in the future.  
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Soften  
The oven uses low power to soften foods  
(butter, ice cream, cream cheese and frozen  
juice). See the Soften Chart.  
Soften Chart  
Category  
Touch Pad  
Number  
Amount  
Example (softening a quart of ice cream):  
Butter  
Ice Cream  
1
2
1, 2, 3 sticks  
Touch Soften.  
1
Pint, Quart,  
Half Gallon  
Choose the food category. Touch 2 for  
ice cream.  
2
Cream Cheese  
Frozen Juice  
3
4
3, 8 oz.  
6, 12, 16 oz.  
Choose the amount. Touch 2 for quart.  
3
4
When the heating time is over, four beeps will  
sound and COOK END will display.  
Touch Start/Enter.  
Melt  
The oven uses low power to melt  
foods (butter or margarine, chocolate,  
marshmallows or processed cheese food).  
See the Melt Chart.  
Melt Chart  
Touch Pad  
Category  
Number  
Amount  
Example (melting 8 oz. of chocolate):  
Butter/Margarine  
Chocolate  
Cheese  
1
2
3
4
1, 2, 3 sticks  
4, 8 oz.  
Touch Melt.  
1
8, 16 oz.  
5, 10 oz.  
Marshmallows  
Choose the food category. Touch 2 for  
chocolate.  
2
When the heating time is over, four beeps will  
sound and COOK END will display.  
Choose the amount. Touch 2 for 8 oz.  
3
4
Touch Start/Enter.  
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Sensor Cook Chart  
Category  
Direction  
Amount  
Baked Potato  
Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray  
around the edge, at least one inch apart.  
1–4 medium approx.  
8–10 oz. each  
Fresh  
Prepare as desired, wash and leave residual water  
on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately sized microwave  
container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
1–4 cups  
1–4 cups  
1–4 cups  
1–4 cups  
Vegetables  
Frozen  
Vegetables  
Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water.  
Place in an appropriately sized microwave container, cover  
with plastic wrap and vent.  
Canned  
Vegetables  
Remove from the outer display can. Place in an appropriately  
sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.  
Casserole  
Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1–2 quart  
casserole. Cook with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking,  
stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes  
Rice  
Add twice the amount of water as rice. Use a microwave  
container large enough to prevent water from boiling over dish.  
Cover with plastic wrap or lid.  
1/2–2 cups  
10–21 oz.  
Frozen Entrée  
Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in  
microwave-safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic  
wrap and vent.  
Sensor Reheat Chart  
Category  
Pizza Slice  
Direction  
Amount  
This is a reheat function for leftover pizza.  
Place on a paper towel on a microwave-safe plate.  
1–3 slices  
(3–5 oz. each)  
Dinner Plate  
Soup/Sauce  
Casserole  
Place on a low plate.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Let stand 3 minutes.  
1–2 servings  
Place in a shallow microwavable casserole.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.  
1–4 cups  
Cover the dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap  
and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.  
1–4 cups  
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Chicken Chart  
Category  
Direction  
Amount  
Chicken Wings  
(frozen, precooked)  
Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate  
or serving platter.  
6 or 12 oz.  
Chicken Nuggets  
(frozen, precooked)  
Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate.  
4 or 8 oz.  
Spicy Chicken  
– 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)  
112 pounds skinless chicken pieces  
2 or 4 servings  
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper  
112 tablespoon paprika  
1/2 teaspoon pepper  
1/2 cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce  
1/2 cup barbecue sauce of choice  
Mix everything in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar dish  
and cover with plastic wrap. Cook on Spicy chicken.  
Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes  
for additional browning.  
Mexican Chicken  
– 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings)  
1/2 medium onion, chopped  
2 or 4 servings  
1/2 green bell pepper, diced  
1/2 cup frozen peas  
1/2 cup long grain rice  
1 cup water  
1/2 cup salsa  
112 pounds skinless chicken pieces, legs, thighs, breasts,  
wings or combination of all  
1 teaspoon cumin  
Salt and pepper to taste  
1/2 cup green olives w/pimentos  
Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar  
container and microwave for 3 minutes. Add peas, rice, water,  
salsa, chicken and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cover  
with plastic wrap and cook on Mexican chicken. Stir in the olives  
and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes to add  
additional browning.  
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Soften Chart  
Category  
Direction  
Amount  
Butter  
Unwrap and place in a microwavable container. Butter will be  
at room temperature and ready for use in the recipe.  
1, 2 or 3 sticks  
Ice Cream  
Place the container in the oven. Ice cream will be soft enough  
to make scooping easier.  
Pint, Quart,  
Half Gallon  
Cream Cheese  
Frozen Juice  
Unwrap and place in a microwavable container. Cream cheese  
will be at room temperature and ready for use in the recipe.  
3 or 8 oz.  
Remove the top. Place in the oven. Frozen juice will be soft  
enough to mix easily with water.  
6, 12 or 16 oz.  
Melt Chart  
Category  
Direction  
Amount  
Butter or Margarine Unwrap and place in a microwavable container. No need to cover  
1, 2 or 3 sticks  
the butter. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.  
Chocolate  
Cheese  
Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.  
Unwrap the squares and place in a microwavable container.  
Stir at the end of the cycle to complete melting.  
4 or 8 oz.  
8 or 16 oz.  
5 or 10 oz.  
Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes. Place in a single  
layer in a microwavable container. Stir at the end of cooking  
to complete melting.  
Marshmallows  
Large or miniature marshmallows may be used.  
Place in a microwavable container. Stir at the end of the cycle  
to complete melting.  
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Auto Defrost  
For best results:  
Four defrost choices are preset in the oven.  
The defrost feature provides you with the  
best defrosting method for frozen foods,  
because the oven automatically sets the  
defrosting times for each food item according  
to the weight you enter.  
Remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry  
from its original closed paper or plastic  
package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap  
will hold steam and juice close to the  
foods, which can cause the outer  
surface of the foods to cook.  
For added convenience, Auto Defrost  
includes a built-in tone mechanism that  
reminds you to check, turn over, separate or  
rearrange the food during the defrost cycle.  
Four different defrosting options are provided:  
Form the meat into the shape of  
a doughnut before freezing. When  
defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when  
the beep sounds and continue defrosting.  
1. Meat  
2. Poultry  
3. Fish  
Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish  
or a on a microwave roasting rack to catch  
drippings.  
Foods should still be somewhat icy in  
the center when removed from the oven.  
4. Bread  
After touching Auto Defrost once, select  
the food category. Available weight ranges  
for Meat, Poultry and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs.  
The available weight range for Bread is  
0.1 to 1.0 lb.  
Auto Defrost Chart  
Food  
Category  
Example (defrosting 1.2 lbs of meat):  
Beef  
Meat  
0.1 to 6.0 lbs  
Ground beef, Round steak,  
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin  
steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,  
Rump roast, Chuck roast,  
Hamburger patty  
Touch Auto Defrost.  
1
Choose the food category.  
2
Lamb  
Chops (1-inch thick),  
Rolled roast  
Enter the weight.  
3
Pork  
Touch Start/Enter.  
4
Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot  
dogs, Spareribs, Country-style  
ribs, Rolled roast, Sausage  
NOTE: After you touch Start/Enter, the  
display counts down the defrost time. The  
oven will beep once during the Defrost cycle.  
At this time, open the door and turn, separate,  
or rearrange the food as needed. Remove  
any portions that have thawed, then return  
frozen portions to the oven and touch  
Start/Enter to resume the defrost cycle.  
The oven will not stop during the Beep  
unless the door is opened.  
Poultry  
Poultry  
Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up,  
Breasts (boneless)  
Cornish Hens  
Whole  
0.1 to 6.0 lbs  
Turkey  
Breast (under 6 lbs)  
Fish  
Fish  
0.1 to 6.0 lbs  
Fillets, Whole steaks  
Shellfish  
Crab meat, Lobster tails,  
Shrimp, Scallops  
Muffins  
Roll Cake  
Bread  
0.1 to 1.0 lbs  
Quick Defrost  
Example (defrosting 1 lb. of ground beef):  
The Quick Defrost feature provides  
a rapid defrost for 1.0 pound frozen food.  
The oven automatically sets the defrosting  
time for ground beef.  
Touch Quick Defrost.  
1
Touch Start/Enter.  
2
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Time Defrost  
This feature allows you to choose the time  
you want to defrost.  
Example (defrosting for 2 minutes):  
Touch Time Defrost.  
1
Enter the defrosting time you want.  
2
Touch Start/Enter. Defrost starts.  
3
When the defrost time is over, four beeps will  
sound and Cook End will display.  
Defrost Tips  
When using Auto Defrost, the weight to  
be entered is the net weight in pounds and  
tenths of pounds (the weight of the food  
minus the container).  
Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.  
Separated pieces defrost more easily.  
You can use small pieces of aluminum foil  
to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips  
and fish tails, but the foil must not touch  
the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing,  
which can damage the oven lining.  
Use Auto Defrost only for raw food. Auto  
Defrost gives best results when food to  
be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken  
directly from a true freezer). If food has  
been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that  
does not maintain a temperature of 5°F  
or below, always program a lower food  
weight (for a shorter defrosting time)  
to prevent cooking the food.  
Shield areas of food with small pieces  
of foil if they start to become warm.  
For better results, a preset standing time  
is included in the defrosting time.  
For best results, elevate food to be  
defrosted on a microwave-safe roasting  
rack. This prevents the possibility of warm  
meat juices cooking food during defrost.  
If the food is stored outside the freezer  
for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food  
weight.  
A DEFROST PLATE is provided for  
The shape of the package alters the  
defrosting time. Shallow rectangular  
packets defrost more quickly than  
a deep block.  
complete defrosting of larger food items.  
Place the defrost plate on the glass tray  
plastic side down. Place the item to be  
defrosted directly on the defrost plate.  
Metal Rack  
To use rack:  
CAUTION:  
Do not use rack to pop popcorn.  
Rack must be on the four plastic supports  
when used.  
Use the rack only when cooking food  
on rack position.  
Place the rack securely in the four plastic  
supports.  
To avoid risk of property damage:  
1
The rack MUST NOT touch metal walls  
or the back of the microwave oven.  
Place equal amounts of food both  
ABOVE AND BELOW the rack.  
The amount of food must be  
approximately the same to balance out  
cooking energy.  
2
Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.  
The metal rack gives you extra space  
when cooking in more than one container  
at the same time.  
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Microwave Utensil Guide  
Use  
Do Not Use  
OVENPROOF GLASS:  
METAL UTENSILS:  
(treated for high intensity heat):  
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates,  
liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls  
without metallic trim.  
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven  
cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal  
utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.  
METAL DECORATION:  
CHINA:  
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.  
The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage  
the oven.  
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without  
metallic trim.  
PLASTIC:  
ALUMINUM FOIL:  
Plastic wrap (as a cover)—lay the plastic  
wrap loosely over the dish and press it  
to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning  
back one edge slightly to allow excess steam  
to escape. The dish should be deep enough  
so that the plastic wrap will not touch  
the food. As the food heats, it may melt  
the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches  
the food. Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid  
freezer containers and plastic bags only  
for short cooking times. Use these with care  
because the plastic may soften from the heat  
of the food.  
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking  
and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield  
poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch  
from the side walls and door of the oven.  
WOOD:  
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack  
when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react  
in the same way.  
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:  
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils.  
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before  
cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.  
PAPER:  
BROWN PAPER:  
Avoid using brown paper bags.  
They absorb too much heat and could burn.  
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins  
and paper plates with no metallic trim or  
design. Look for the manufacturer’s label  
for use in the microwave oven.  
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:  
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break  
in the oven.  
METAL TWIST TIES:  
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.  
They become hot and could cause a fire.  
Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven.  
They may contain impurities that cause sparks to occur.  
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Cooking Guide.  
Getting the Best Cooking Results  
To get the best results from your microwave oven,  
read and follow the guidelines below:  
Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward  
the center of the dish.  
Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer  
or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods  
at room temperature.  
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces  
or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward  
the outside of the dish.  
The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal  
storage temperature of the food.  
Shield, with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food  
that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends  
of poultry.  
Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces  
similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even  
cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces  
of food.  
Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave,  
cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish  
cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer  
edges. The length of standing time depends  
Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly  
because microwave energy is attracted to water  
molecules.  
on the density and surface area of the food.  
Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:  
Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked  
bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent  
drying out.  
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the  
outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and  
speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.  
Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts  
or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time  
to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.  
Fish and Shellfish  
Cooking Fish and Shellfish:  
General Directions  
Prepare the fish for cooking.  
– Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.  
– Baked fish, coated fish or fish in sauce needs to be  
covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp  
and sauce from getting watery.  
– Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when  
it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake.  
Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red  
and the flesh is opaque and firm.  
– Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts  
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single  
layer for even cooking.  
– The type of cover you use depends on how you cook.  
Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented  
plastic wrap.  
Fish and Shellfish Cooking Chart  
Fish  
Power Level  
Cooking Time  
Directions  
Fish Fillets  
HI  
312–412 minutes Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion  
toward outside edge of 112 quart microwavable baking  
dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired.  
Cook covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand  
covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb.  
of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking.  
Fish Steaks  
Whole Fish  
HI  
7
412–512 minutes  
412–6 minutes  
Scallops  
Shrimp, shelled  
HI  
HI  
312–5 minutes  
312–5 minutes  
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed  
above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.  
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Appetizers/sauces/soups  
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques  
Recommended  
Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat and  
crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until  
party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the  
crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb  
extra moisture.  
Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques  
Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double  
the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over,  
especially if you use cream or milk in the soup.  
Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic  
wrap or a microwavable lid.  
Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain  
crispness.  
Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking.  
Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.  
Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time.  
Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.  
Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques  
Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute heat  
evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.  
Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup  
that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce.  
When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in  
the microwave oven, reduce the liquid, salt and strong  
seasonings.  
Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than  
those made with flour.  
Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so  
you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth  
consistency.  
Not Recommended  
Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done  
in a conventional oven with dry heat.  
To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce  
the amount of liquid slightly.  
Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven,  
but will not come out crisp.  
Meat  
Cooking Meat: General Directions  
Prepare the meat for cooking.  
– Defrost completely.  
– Trim off excess fat to avoid spattering.  
– Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack  
in a microwavable dish.  
– Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.  
– Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward  
the outside of the dish.  
– Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent spattering.  
Tend the meat as it cooks.  
– Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce spattering  
and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat.  
– Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent  
overcooking.  
NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls,  
and do not cover more than one-third of the meat with foil  
at any one time.  
Let the meat stand covered with foil 10–15 minutes after you  
remove it from the oven. The internal temperature  
of the meat may rise from 5–10° F during standing time.  
The Meat Cooking Chart on the next page provides detailed  
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most  
cuts of meat.  
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Meat Cooking Chart  
Meat  
Power level Cooking time  
Directions  
Beef  
HI  
Form patties with a depression in the center of each. Place  
on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with a browning  
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over  
halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute.  
Hamburgers  
Fresh or defrosted  
(4 oz. each)  
1 patty  
1-112 minutes  
112-2 minutes  
212-312 minutes  
2 patties  
4 patties  
Sirloin tip roast  
(3-4 lbs.)  
5
5
8-10 minutes  
per pound  
Place the roast-fat side down on a microwavable roasting  
rack. Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper.  
Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield  
if necessary. Remove the roast from the microwave oven  
when the desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered  
with the foil 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F.)  
RARE (135°F)  
11-13 minutes  
per pound  
MEDIUM (155°F)  
Lamb  
11-12 minutes  
per pound  
RARE (135°F)  
12-13 minutes  
per pound  
Place the roast fat-side down on a microwavable roasting  
rack. Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such  
as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.  
Turn the roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes.  
Shield if necessary.  
Lamb roast, rolled  
boneless (3-4 lbs.)  
MEDIUM (145°F)  
13-14 minutes  
per pound  
Remove the roast from the microwave when the desired  
temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.  
(Temperature may rise about 10°F.)  
WELL (155°F)  
Pork  
HI  
3
Place bacon slices on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Cover with paper towels.  
Bacon slices  
2 slices  
4 slices  
6 slices  
10 slices  
112-2 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
4-5 minutes  
7-8 minutes  
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.  
Chops  
(5-7 oz. each)  
2 chops  
Place chops in a microwavable baking dish.  
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature  
reaches 170°F. Turn the chops over halfway through cooking.  
Let stand covered 5 minutes.  
18-20 minutes  
per pound  
15-17 minutes  
per pound  
4 chops  
(Temperature may rise about 10°F.)  
Loin Roast,  
3
25-27 minutes  
per pound  
(165°F)  
Place the roast in a cooking bag in a microwavable dish.  
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close the  
bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After  
cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may  
rise about 10°F.) The internal temperature of pork should  
reach 170°F before serving.  
rolled, boneless  
(312- 412 lbs.)  
Sausage links,  
Fresh or Frozen,  
defrosted  
(1-2 oz. each)  
2 links  
HI  
Pierce the links and place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.  
Turn over halfway through cooking.  
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.  
45-60 seconds  
1-112 minutes  
112-2 minutes  
134-2 minutes  
4 links  
6 links  
10 links  
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Chicken  
Watch the poultry as it cooks.  
– Drain and discard juices as they  
accumulate.  
Cooking Poultry: General Directions  
Prepare the poultry for cooking.  
– Defrost completely.  
– Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips  
of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking.  
Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven  
walls and other pieces of foil.  
Poultry is done when it is no longer pink  
and the juices run clear. When done,  
the temperature in the thigh meat  
should be 180-185°F.  
– Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces  
at the outside edge of the baking dish.  
When cooking legs, arrange them like  
the spokes of a wheel.  
– Cover the baking dish with waxed paper  
to reduce spattering.  
– Use a browning agent or cook with a  
sauce to give a browned appearance.  
Let the poultry stand after cooking covered  
with foil for 10 minutes.  
The Poultry Cooking Chart below provides  
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking  
Time settings for most cuts and types  
of poultry.  
Chicken Cooking Chart  
Chicken  
Power level Cooking time  
Directions  
Chicken pieces  
HI  
412-512 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off.  
Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking  
dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter  
or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with  
waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run  
clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.  
(212-3 lbs.)  
Chicken whole  
HI  
12-13 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast-side  
down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with butter  
or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover with  
waxed paper. Cook 13 of estimated time. Turn breast  
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace  
waxed paper. Cook 13 of estimated time again. Shield if  
necessary. Cook remaining 13 of estimated time or until  
no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered  
with foil 10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.)  
The temperature in the thigh should be 180°F-185°F when  
the poultry is done.  
(3-312 lbs.)  
Cornish Hens  
whole  
HI  
6-7 minutes  
per pound  
Before cooking, wash and shake the water off.  
Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens  
breast side down on a microwavable rack. Cover with  
waxed paper. Turn breast-side up halfway through cooking.  
Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and  
discard the drippings. Brush with butter or browning agent  
and seasonings if desired. Cook until no longer pink and  
juices run clear. Remove the hens from the microwave oven  
when they reach the desired temperature. Let stand covered  
with foil 5 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.)  
The temperature in the breast should be 170°F before  
serving.  
(1-112 lbs. each)  
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Pasta and Rice  
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and  
Techniques  
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking  
of pasta, rice and cereal require about the  
same amount of time; but, microwave  
cooking is a more convenient method  
because you can cook and serve in the same  
dish. There is no stirring needed and leftover  
pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when  
reheated in the microwave oven.  
If you are planning to use rice or pasta  
in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.  
Allow for standing time with rice, but not  
for pasta.  
The Pasta and Rice Cooking Charts below  
provide specific directions, with Power  
Level and cooking time settings for most  
common types of pasta and rice.  
Pasta Cooking Chart  
Pasta  
Power Level  
Cooking Time Directions  
Spaghetti  
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.  
Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish  
and cover with vented plastic wrap for  
spaghetti and lasagna noodles.  
Use microwavable lid or vented plastic  
wrap for macaroni and egg noodles.  
Cook as directed in the chart or until the water boils.  
Stir in the pasta; cook covered as directed in the  
chart or until tender. Drain in a colander.  
4 cups water  
HI  
5
9-10 minutes  
Add 8 oz. spaghetti  
712-812 minutes  
Macaroni  
3 cups water  
Add 2 cups macaroni  
HI  
5
6-7 minutes  
512-612 minutes  
Lasagna noodles  
4 cups water  
Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles  
HI  
5
7-8 minutes  
11-12 minutes  
Egg noodles  
6 cups water  
HI  
5
8-10 minutes  
Add 4 cups noodles  
512-612 minutes  
Rice Cooking Chart  
Rice  
Power Level  
Cooking Time Directions  
Long grain  
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired,  
214 cups water  
Add 1 cup rice  
HI  
5
412-512 minutes  
14 minutes  
in 2 quart microwavable casserole.  
Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic  
wrap.  
Cook as directed in the chart or until water boils.  
Stir in rice and any seasonings.  
Cook covered as directed in the chart or until  
water is absorbed and rice is tender.  
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.  
Fluff with a fork.  
Brown  
212 cups water  
Add 1 cup rice  
HI  
5
412-512 minutes  
28 minutes  
Long grain and  
wild rice mix  
HI  
5
4-5 minutes  
24 minutes  
213 cups water  
Add 6 oz. package  
Quick cooking  
1 cup water  
Add 1 cup rice  
Cook water until it boils.  
HI  
2-3 minutes  
Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered  
5 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and  
rice is tender.  
Fluff with a fork.  
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Care and cleaning of the oven.  
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Helpful Hints  
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps  
the inside fresh.  
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care  
to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never  
use rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood  
bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and  
wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces.  
Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.  
Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.  
Be sure the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.  
How to Clean the Inside  
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door  
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth.  
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use  
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.  
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven.  
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support  
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it  
carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken  
if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable  
and support seated and in place.  
Rack  
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft or nylon scrub brush or in the dishwasher.  
Dry completely. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean the rack.  
Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.  
How to Clean the Outside  
We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage  
the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household  
cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.  
Case  
Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry.  
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.  
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 the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels  
can also scratch the control panel.  
Door Panel  
Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you have.  
Refer to the eighth digit of the model number. “S” is stainless steel, “L” is CleanSteel and “B”,  
“W” or “C” are plastic colors.  
Stainless Steel  
The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using  
a clean, soft cloth. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts.  
Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel  
finishes.  
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CleanSteel  
Use a clean, soft, light and lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance  
wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the CleanSteel surfaces.  
Plastic Color Panels  
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly.  
Door Seal  
It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only  
mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.  
Bottom  
Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water  
and detergent.  
Replacing the light bulbs.  
Cooktop Light/Nite Light  
Replace bulb(s) with 20 watt appliance  
bulb(s).  
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4
5
WARNING!  
To avoid personal injury or property damage,  
wear gloves when replacing light bulb.  
Replace bulb cover and mounting  
screws.  
Unplug the oven or turn off power  
at the main power supply.  
Remove screw.  
1
Turn the power back on at the main  
power supply.  
Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.  
2
Oven Light  
Unplug the oven or turn off power  
at the main power supply.  
Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt  
appliance bulb.  
1
5
Remove the vent cover mounting screws  
(2 middle screws).  
Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.  
2
6
7
Slide the bottom of the vent cover into  
place. Push the top until it snaps into  
place. Replace the mounting screws.  
Turn the power back on at the main  
power supply.  
Tip the cover forward, then lift  
out to remove.  
3
Lift up the bulb holder.  
4
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Charcoal filter (on some models)  
Vent Fan  
The vent fan has two metal reusable vent  
filters.  
Models that recirculate air back into the room  
also use a charcoal filter.  
Reusable vent filters  
(on all models)  
Reusable Vent Filter  
The metal filters trap grease released by  
foods on the cooktop. They also prevent  
flames from foods on the cooktop from  
damaging the inside of the oven.  
For this reason, the filters must always be  
in place when the hood is used. The vent  
filters should be cleaned once a month,  
or as needed.  
Removing and Cleaning the Grease Filters  
The grease filters should be removed and  
cleaned often, at least once a month.  
To reinstall the filters, slide them into  
the back slots, then push up to lock.  
4
Disconnect power or unplug the  
microwave oven.  
Reconnect power or plug in the  
microwave oven.  
1
5
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without  
the filters in place.  
To remove the grease filters, slide  
the filters to the back. Pull the filters  
downward. The filters will drop out.  
2
To replace, slide the filters into the frame  
slots on the back of each opening. Press up  
and to the front to lock into place.  
Soak the grease filters in hot water and  
a mild detergent. Scrub and swish to  
remove embedded dirt and grease.  
Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not clean  
filters with ammonia, corrosive cleaning  
agents such as lye-based oven cleaners,  
or place them in a dishwasher. The filters  
will turn black or could be damaged.  
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Charcoal Filter  
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.  
It must be replaced. Order Part No.  
WB02X10943 from your GE supplier.  
The charcoal filter should be replaced when it  
is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after  
6 to 12 months, depending on usage). See  
“Optional Kits,” page 7, for more information.  
If the model is not vented to the outside,  
the air will be recirculated through a  
disposable charcoal filter that helps  
remove smoke and odors.  
To Remove the Charcoal Filter  
WARNING!  
To avoid personal injury or property damage,  
do not operate oven hood without filters  
in place.  
Unplug the oven or turn off power  
at the main power supply.  
1
Remove 2 grille screws  
to remove the grille.  
Remove the two vent grille mounting  
screws (2 middle screws).  
2
Tip the grille forward, then lift out  
to remove.  
3
Remove the old filter.  
4
To Install the Charcoal Filter  
WARNING!  
To avoid personal injury or property damage,  
do not operate oven hood without filters  
in place.  
Slide a new charcoal filter into place.  
The filter should rest at the angle shown.  
1
Slide the bottom of the grille into place.  
Push the top until it snaps into place.  
Replace the mounting screws. Turn  
the power back on at the main power  
supply and set the clock.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following  
pages first and you may not need to call for service.  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Oven will not start  
A fuse in your home may be  
blown or the circuit breaker  
tripped.  
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
Power surge.  
Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.  
Plug not fully inserted into wall  
outlet.  
Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted  
into wall outlet.  
Door not securely closed.  
Door not securely closed.  
Open the door and close securely.  
Open the door and close securely.  
Control panel lighted,  
yet oven will not start  
Start/Enter pad not touched  
Touch Start/Enter.  
Touch Clear/Off.  
after entering cooking selection.  
Another selection entered  
already in oven and Clear/Off  
pad not touched to cancel it.  
Cooking time not entered after  
touching Time Cook.  
Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching  
Time Cook.  
Clear/Off was touched  
accidentally.  
Reset cooking program and touch Start/Enter.  
Food weight not entered after  
selecting Auto Defrost or  
Quick Defrost.  
Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting  
Auto Defrost or Quick Defrost.  
Food type not entered after  
touching Cook.  
Make sure you have entered a food type.  
CONTROL LOCKED  
appears on display  
The control has been locked.  
Touch and hold Clear/Off for about 3 seconds  
to unlock the control.  
OVEN TOO HOT FOR  
SENSOR COOKING---  
USING ALTERNATE  
METHOD appears  
on display  
One of the sensor cooking  
pads was touched when the  
temperature inside the oven  
was greater than 200°F.  
These features will not operate when the oven is hot.  
The oven will automatically change to cook by time  
(follow the directions in the display) or once the oven is  
cool enough, the sensor features will function normally.  
Floor of the oven is warm The cooktop light is located  
This is normal.  
even when the oven has  
not been used  
below the oven floor. When  
light is on, the heat it produces  
may make the oven floor get  
warm.  
You hear an unusual  
low-tone beep  
You have tried to change  
the power level when it is  
not allowed.  
Many of the oven’s features are preset and cannot  
be changed.  
Oven interior light does  
not work  
The light bulb is loose  
or defective.  
Tighten or change the light bulb.  
Reset the Power Level.  
Oven takes longer than  
normal to cook or cooks  
too rapidly  
The Power Level is not  
programmed properly.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Time of day clock does not The power cord is not fully  
always keep correct time inserted into the outlet receptacle.  
Fully insert the power cord.  
There is another appliance  
on the electrical circuit.  
Make sure the microwave oven has its own electrical  
circuit.  
Food cooks unevenly  
Food is undercooked  
The food is not evenly shaped.  
The food is not completely  
defrosted before cooking.  
Completely defrost the food.  
Check the recipe.  
Check the placement  
of aluminum foil strips used  
to prevent overcooking.  
The recipe directions (amount,  
time and power levels) were not  
correctly followed.  
The microwave oven is not on  
a separate circuit.  
Make sure the microwave oven has its own electrical  
circuit.  
The food is not completely  
defrosted before cooking.  
Completely defrost the food.  
Check the recipe.  
Food is overcooked  
The recipe directions (amount,  
time, power levels and size of dish)  
were not correctly followed.  
Arcing (sparks) occurs  
Microwavable dishes were  
not used.  
Use only microwavable dishes.  
Remove all wire twist ties.  
Wire twist ties were used.  
The oven was operated when  
empty.  
Make sure there is always food in the microwave oven  
when in use.  
If the metal rack was used, it was Make sure the rack is properly seated on the four  
not properly installed on the four  
supports.  
supports.  
Display shows a time  
counting down, but  
the oven is not cooking  
The door is not firmly closed.  
Push the door closed until it clicks.  
The timer was started instead  
of a cooking function.  
Reset the control to a cooking function.  
Vent fan comes on  
automatically  
The vent fan automatically turns This is normal.  
on to protect the microwave oven  
if it senses too much heat rising  
from the cooktop below.  
SENSOR ERROR appears  
on the display  
When using a Sensor feature,  
the door was opened before  
steam could be detected.  
Do not open door until steam is sensed and time  
is shown counting down on the display.  
Steam was not detected in a  
maximum amount of time.  
Use Time Cook to heat for more time.  
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Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven  
Moisture on the oven door and walls  
while cooking. Wipe the moisture off  
with a paper towel or soft cloth.  
The vent fan operating while the  
microwave oven is operating. The vent  
fan will not go off nor can it be turned  
off until the microwave oven is off.  
Moisture between the oven door panels  
when cooking certain foods. Moisture  
should dissipate shortly after cooking  
is finished.  
TV-radio interference might be noticed  
while using the microwave oven. Similar  
to the interference caused by other  
small appliances, it does not indicate  
a problem with the microwave oven.  
Plug the microwave oven into a different  
electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as  
far away from the microwave oven as  
possible or check the position and signal  
of the TV/radio antenna.  
Steam or vapor escaping from around  
the door.  
Light reflection around door or  
outer case.  
Dimming oven light and change in  
the blower sound at power levels other  
than high.  
Dull thumping sound while oven  
is operating.  
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Microwave terms.  
Term  
Definition  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:  
the metal rack being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.  
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).  
metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.  
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.  
the turntable ring support being installed incorrectly.  
Covering  
Shielding  
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or  
covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.  
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,  
you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would  
cook before larger parts.  
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking  
or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not  
placed on a cooling rack.  
Venting  
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess  
steam can escape.  
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,  
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service,  
visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES  
(800.432.2737). Please have serial and model numbers  
available when calling for service.  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service  
under the warranty.  
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related  
service to replace the defective part.  
Five Years  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this five-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home  
service costs.  
What GE Will Not Cover:  
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use  
the product.  
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit  
breakers.  
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.  
Product not accessible to provide required service.  
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods  
or acts of God.  
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible  
defects with this appliance.  
Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is  
abused, misused (for example, cavity arcing from wire  
rack or metal/foil), or used for other than the intended  
purpose or used commercially.  
Damage caused after delivery.  
Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.  
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided  
in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability  
or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased  
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer  
is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to  
an Authorized GE Service Location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to your home.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know  
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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Consumer Support.  
GE Appliances Website  
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Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,  
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,  
order parts or even schedule service on-line.  
Schedule Service  
GEAppliances.com  
Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at  
your convenience any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.  
Real Life Design Studio  
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by  
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and  
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas  
for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC  
(800.833.4322).  
Extended Warranties  
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Purchase a GEextended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty  
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.  
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.  
Parts and Accessories  
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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes  
(VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone  
at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.  
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing  
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper  
servicing may cause unsafe operation.  
Contact Us  
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If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details  
including your phone number, or write to:  
General Manager, Customer Relations  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Register Your Appliance  
GEAppliances.com  
Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for  
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.  
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.  
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