GE Appliances
Sensor Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
JE1050
Part No. 164D3370P033 Pub. No. 49-40033 10-97 CG TINS-A635WRRO-G81
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WARNING!
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
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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.
■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.
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■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.
■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.
■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.
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■Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow the container to
stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the
oven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-
necked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is opened, excessive steam
can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.
■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
■SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always
bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can
actually get superheated and not bubble at all.
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Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when
it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag
is put into it.
■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.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do
not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for
30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.
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■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
■When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe
to eat.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving.”
■Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
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■“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
■If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use
this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are
testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup
of water—set the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the
dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.
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If the dish remains cool and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4²
high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray
to the box. When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the
sides of the oven.
■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or
ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they may also
ignite.
■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.
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■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:
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Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
■Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.
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them in strict compliance with the cookware
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Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
manufacturer’s recommendations.
ovens. Check the package for proper use.
2 Do not microwave empty containers.
■Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be
used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic
wrap so steam can escape.
Do not permit children to use plastic
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cookware without complete supervision.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current.
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
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This appliance is equipped with a power cord
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The third (ground) prong from the power cord.
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
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.
have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance. (See
EXTENSION CORDS section.)
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For best operation, plug this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
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ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
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Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if
you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
Align large
prongs/slots
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most
local hardware stores.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
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CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly
grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT
USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
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Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have
the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
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EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
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The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance;
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2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
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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.
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our
quality products and we are committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly
voices of our customer service department.
Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid
Excessive Microwave Energy . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time
you use your microwave oven. That’s important,
because your new microwave oven will be part of your
family for many years. And we hope you will be part
of ours for a long time to come.
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We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Convenience Features . . . . . .13–15
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .18
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
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IMPORTANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is
packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.
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FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Troubleshooting Tips
Things That Are Normal
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You can find them on a label inside the oven.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your microwave oven properly. Just a little preventive care on your
part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your
microwave oven.
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . .22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You
Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open
door.
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Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for cleaning.
Convenience Guide.
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
support must be in place when using the oven.
Touch Control Panel Display.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on
the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
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TIME
COOK
TIME
DEFROST
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POPCORN
REHEAT
POWER
LEVEL
ADD
30 SEC
BEVERAGE
SNACKS
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1 2 3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
AUTO
DEFROST
COOK
4 5 6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press
Enter
TIME COOK
Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
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TIME DEFROST
EXPRESS COOK
ADD 30 SEC
Amount of defrosting time
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Power level 1–10
POWER LEVEL
Sensor Features
Press
Enter
Option
POPCORN
REHEAT
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
more/less time
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Convenience Features
Press
Enter
Option
BEVERAGE
SNACKS
COOK
Starts immediately!
Snack type 1–6
1–3 servings
number/weight
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Food type 1–9 + weight
Food weight
AUTO DEFROST
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About changing the power level.
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The power level may be entered or
Rest periods (when the microwave energy
cycles off) give time for the food to
“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of
the food. An example of this is shown with
power level 3—the defrost cycle. If
changed immediately after entering the
time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express
Cook. The power level may also be changed
during time countdown.
POWER
LEVEL
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microwave energy did not cycle off, the
outside of the food would cook before the
inside was defrosted.
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2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1 Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST.
2 Enter cooking or defrosting time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
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5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
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8
0
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4 Select desired power level 1–10.
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
5 Press START.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Variable power levels add flexibility to
microwave cooking. The power levels on
the microwave oven can be compared to
the surface units on a range. Each power
level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power
level 3 is energy 30% of the time. Most
cooking will be done on High (power level 10)
which gives you 100% power. Power level 10
will cook faster but food may need more
frequent stirring, rotating or turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly and
need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture
or appearance if one of the lower settings is
used. Use a lower power level when cooking
foods that have a tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
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Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for
stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening
butter.
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About the time features.
Time Cook
TIME
COOK
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Time Cook I
Time Cook II
Allows you to microwave for any time up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
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2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but
1 Press TIME COOK.
you may change it for more flexibility.
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5
6
2 Enter the first cook time.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1 Press TIME COOK.
Change the power level if you don’t
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7
8
0
9
Enter cooking time. For example, press
1, 5, 0 and 0 for 15 minutes.
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
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Select a desired power level 1–10.)
Change power level if you don’t want
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4 Press TIME COOK again.
full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select
a desired power level 1–10.)
5 Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t
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START
4 Press START.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and press
START to resume cooking.
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
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Select a desired power level 1–10.)
7 Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
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About the time features.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable
Amount
Time
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Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1
1 lb.
5 to 8 min.,
Med-High (7)
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
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(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
4 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
1
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
1 lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
10 to 15 min.
4 to 8 min.
4 to 8 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
16 to 22 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
1
1
1 bunch (1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs.)
6 to 9 min.
8 to 11 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
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1
1 bunch (1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs.)
10-oz. package
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
1
1 medium head (about 2 lbs.)
6 to 10 min.
6 to 9 min.
In 1 ⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
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1 lb.
10-oz. package
5 to 8 min.
4 to 7 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
1 medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
8 to 11 min.
8 to 15 min.
4 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
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Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package
1 to 5 ears
3 to 6 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1
1 /
2
to 4 min.
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
per ear
(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
3 to 6 min.
2 to 3 min.
per ear
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
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Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package
3 to 6 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
2 lbs. unshelled
10-oz. package
7 to 10 min.
3 to 6 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white)
4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
9 to 12 min.
2 to 4 min.
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
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(fresh, whole, sweet
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Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch
apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz.
4 to 6 min.
4 to 6 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
(frozen, chopped, and leaf) 10-oz. package
Squash
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(fresh, summer, and yellow) 1 lb. sliced
4 to 6 min.
6 to 9 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn, or butternut) 1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. each)
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In
2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Time Defrost
TIME
DEFROST
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of Defrosting Tips
time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested
times.
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Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
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should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
1 Press TIME DEFROST.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
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2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
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Power level is automatically set at 3, but can
be changed. You can defrost small items
quickly by raising the power level after
entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time in about half; power
level 10 cuts the total time to approximately
1/3. However, food will need more
■Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
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frequent attention than usual.
■For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This is normal when oven is not
operating at High power.
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■When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or let
it stand a few minutes.
Defrosting Guide
Food
Time
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Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)
1/4 min.
2 to 4 min.
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Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)
6 to 9 min.
3 to 7 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2
(10-oz. package)
1 to 5 min.
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Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks (1 lb.)
2 to 5 min.
2 to 5 min.
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.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
4 to 6 min.
9 to 13 min.
per lb.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use power level 1.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4 to 8 min.
per lb.
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.
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Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
14 to 20 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.
20 to 25 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
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(2 ⁄ to 3 lbs.)
1
2
Chicken, whole (2 ⁄ to 3 lbs.)
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Cornish hen
7 to 13 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
3 to 8 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second
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half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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About the time features.
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
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1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power
level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to press
START, the oven will start immediately.
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and
enter 1–10.
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Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
ADD
30 SEC
■It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.
■It can be used as an express cook for 30 seconds. No need to press START, the oven will
start immediately.
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About the sensor features.
Humidity Sensor
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The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
■The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
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■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.
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■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.
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Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.
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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide
a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
POPCORN
Follow package instructions, using
1
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Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the
automatic popping time.
ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place
the package of popcorn in the center of
the microwave.
1
9
EXPRESS COOK
(less time)
(more time)
Press POPCORN. The oven starts
immediately.
To add time:
2
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
After pressing POPCORN, press 9
If you open the door while POP is displayed, immediately after the oven starts
ERROR will appear. Close the door, press
CLEAR/OFF and begin again.
for an extra 20 seconds.
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To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1
immediately after the oven starts
for 20 seconds less cooking time.
Reheat
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The Reheat feature reheats single servings
(4–8 ounces) of previously cooked foods or
a plate of leftovers.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if
possible, to even out the temperature. If
the food is not hot enough, use Time Cook
to reheat for more time. Reheated foods
may have wide variations in temperature.
Some areas may be extremely hot.
REHEAT
Place covered food in the oven. Press
1
REHEAT. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed
2
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With
Reheat
and the time remaining begins counting
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It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:
■Bread products.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close
it and press START immediately.
■Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
■Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
■Foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after reheating.
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About the convenience features.
Beverage
The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature
may be very hot. Remove the container
with care.
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BEVERAGE
any beverage.
Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts
immediately.
2
3
The serving size is automatically set at 1, but
can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after
pressing BEVERAGE.
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About the convenience features.
Snacks
The Snacks feature automatically sets the
microwaving times and power levels to
warm a variety of snack foods.
Enter the number of items or the food
weight in ounces.
SNACKS
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3
4 Press START.
Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad
during cooking to display the snack type and
remaining microwaving time.
1
2
3
1 Press SNACKS.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Select snack type 1–6 (see the Snacks
Guide below).
2
4
5
6
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EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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8
0
9
Snacks Guide
Food Type
Quantity or Weight
1 to 4
1 Bread, rolls, muffins
2 Sandwiches
3 Pizza (leftover slices)
4 Dessert toppings
5 Soup
1 to 2
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1 to 4
8 to 40 oz.
4 to 16 oz.
6 Cheese dip
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The Cook feature automatically sets the
cooking times and power levels for a variety
of foods.
3 Enter weight in ounces.
COOK
4 Press START.
1
2
3
1 Press COOK.
Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking
to display the remaining cooking time.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide
below).
2
4
5
6
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EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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8
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Cook Guide
Food Type
Weight
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1 Canned Vegetables
4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with
lid or vented plastic wrap.
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2 Frozen Vegetables
3 Fresh Vegetables
4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow
package instructions for adding water. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add
2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Potatoes
5 Fish
8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the
turntable.
4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with
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6 Chicken Pieces
4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with
vented plastic wrap or wax paper.
7 Ground Meat
(beef, pork, turkey)
8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into
dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
8 Bacon
2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer. Cover each
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9 Pizza
(frozen, microwaveable)
4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to prepare pizza
for microwaving.
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Auto Defrost
AUTO
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
Conversion Guide
DEFROST
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.
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Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Weight of Food
in Ounces
Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
■Remove meat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
1–2
3
4–5
6–7
8
9–10
11
12–13
14–15
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1 Press AUTO DEFROST.
Using the Conversion Guide at right,
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enter food weight. For example, press
pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
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3 ounces).
3 Press START.
■Twice during defrost, the oven signals
“TURn.” At each “TURn” signal, turn
the food over. Remove defrosted meat or
shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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■After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about 30
minutes.
There is a handy guide located on
the inside front of the oven.
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Cooking Complete Reminder
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 press CLEAR/OFF.
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Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the
1 Press CLOCK.
CLOCK
time of day while microwaving.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Press START or CLOCK.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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8
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About the other features.
Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set the microwave
The Delay Start time will be displayed. The
oven will automatically start at the delayed
time.
DELAY
START
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to delay cooking up to 12 hours.
1 Press DELAY START.
REMINDER
The time of day may be displayed by
pressing CLOCK.
Enter the time you want the oven to
2
1
2
3
start. (Be sure the microwave clock
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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shows the correct time of day.)
NOTE: You cannot use DELAY START with
POPCORN or REHEAT.
4
5
6
3 Select your desired cooking program.
4 Press START.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
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8
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Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like
an alarm clock, without starting the oven.
The Reminder time can be set up to 12
hours later.
NOTE: REM will remain on the display to show that
the Reminder is set until the Reminder time is
reached and the door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is
pressed.
DELAY
START
REMINDER
1
2
3
1 Press DELAY START.
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EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Enter the time you want the oven to
2
remind you. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of day.)
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
Press START. The Reminder time may be
displayed by pressing DELAY START.
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8
0
9
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Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent
the microwave from being accidentally
started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and
hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.
When the control panel is locked, an L will
be displayed.
CLEAR
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Press SOUND to turn the oven beeper on or off.
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Kitchen Timer
KITCHEN
TIMER
This pad performs three functions:
■It operates as a minute timer.
■It can be set to delay cooking.
How to Use to Set a Holding Time
You can set a holding time between Defrost
and Time Cook, from one second to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
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1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
■It can be used as a hold setting after
defrosting.
1 Press TIME DEFROST.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press KITCHEN TIMER.
4
5
6
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
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8
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9
How to Use as a Minute Timer
Enter the amount of time you want the
oven to hold.
4
1 Press KITCHEN TIMER.
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5 Press TIME COOK.
6 Enter cooking time.
7 Press START.
Enter the amount of time you want to
count down.
2
Press START. When the time is up, the
timer will signal.
3
How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking
You can set the microwave to delay cooking
up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
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Press TIME COOK and enter the amount
of cooking time.
1
Press KITCHEN TIMER and enter the
2
amount of time to delay the start of
cooking.
Press START. The timer will begin
3
counting down to zero and cooking
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Microwave terms.
Term
Definition
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Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
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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.
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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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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
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Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
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How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
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Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it
carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be
broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and
support in place.
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How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.
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Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
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Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap
and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels
can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only
mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
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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.
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Before you call for service…
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below and you
may not need to call for service.
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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.
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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 pad not pressed after
entering cooking selection.
• Press START.
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Another selection entered
already in oven and CLEAR/OFF
pad not pressed to cancel it.
• Press CLEAR/OFF.
Cooking time not entered after
pressing TIME COOK.
• Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing
TIME COOK.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed
accidentally.
• Reset cooking program and press START.
Food weight not entered after
pressing AUTO DEFROST.
• Make sure you have entered food weight after pressing
AUTO DEFROST.
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Food type not entered after
pressing SNACKS or COOK.
• Make sure you have entered a food type.
“Error” appears on display During Reheat or Popcorn
program, the door was opened
• Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again.
before steam could be detected.
No steam was detected by sensor • Use Time Cook.
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within 4 minutes and 10 seconds
after start of Popcorn program.
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
■Steam or vapor escaping from around
■TV/radio interference might be noticed
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the door.
while using the microwave. Similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem
with the microwave. Plug the microwave
into a different electrical circuit, move
the radio or TV as far away from the
microwave as possible, or check the
position and signal of the TV/radio
antenna.
■Light reflection around door or
outer case.
■Dimming oven light and change in
the blower sound at power levels other
than high.
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■Dull thumping sound while oven is
operating.
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GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service
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Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—No Matter
What Brand!
Benefits Include:
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We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
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• One 800 number to call
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.
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household products are protected against expensive repairs.
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800-626-2224
for more information.
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
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Please place in envelope and mail to:
General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 34070
Louisville, KY 40232-4070
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your
confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Complete and
After mailing
Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.
If you have questions,
or need more
mail your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of
a safety modification.
the registration
below, store this
document in a safe
place. It contains
information you
will need should
you require service.
information call the
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Our service number
is 800-GE-CARES
(800-452-2737).
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000.
®
Model Number
Serial Number
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product,
detach and return the form below to ensure that your
product is registered.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Model Number
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Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■
First
Name
Last
Name
Street
Address
Apt. #
City
Zip
Code
State
Date Placed
In Use
Month
Day
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Year
Phone
Number
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GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty
All warranty service provided by an authorized
Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES.
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For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:
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, parts and service labor
to repair or replace the defective part.
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Nine Years
The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the second through During this nine-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home
the tenth year from the
date of original purchase
service costs.
For each of the above warranties: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric
Customer Care® servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service
technician’s travel costs to your home.
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What GE Will Not Cover:
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■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■Improper installation.
■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
■Incidental or consequential damage to personal property
caused by possible defects with this appliance.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA.
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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.
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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
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The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
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Special Needs Service 800.626.2000
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
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Service Contracts 800-626-2224
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
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Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
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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.
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Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:
First, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
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Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Finally, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
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20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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