GE Microwave Oven JE1390 User Manual

GE Appliances  
Owners Manual  
JE1390  
Part No. 164D3370P057 Pub. No. 49-40057 12-97 CG 3828W5A0753  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  
When using the convection or combination cooking  
functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will  
become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of  
food and accessories such as the oven shelf and  
temperature probe.  
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.  
Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.  
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.  
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Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any  
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.  
Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven  
thermometers when cooking by microwave or  
combination. 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.  
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave  
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.  
Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath  
this microwave oven.  
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See door surface cleaning instructions in the  
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section  
of this manual.  
Remove the temperature probe from the oven when  
not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside  
the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and  
turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical  
arcing in the oven, damage oven walls and damage  
the temperature probe.  
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service  
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for  
examination, repair or adjustment.  
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when  
used by children.  
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn  
off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of  
electric shock.  
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and  
should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of  
the microwave oven could result in injury.  
Do not store any materials, other than our recommended  
accessories, in this oven when not in use.  
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this  
product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near  
a swimming pool or near a sink.  
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Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.  
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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).  
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-  
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.  
The temperature probe in the microwave but not  
inserted in the food.  
Recycled paper towels containing small metal  
pieces being used in the microwave.  
The metal shelf not installed correctly so it  
touches the microwave wall.  
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Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
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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  
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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.  
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.  
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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.  
Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate  
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.  
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 microwave oven section  
for instructions on how to clean the inside of  
the 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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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE  
Do not operate the oven 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 1 minute at high. If the  
dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.  
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.  
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Do not use paper products when the  
microwave/convection oven is operated in the  
convection or combination mode.  
If the dish remains cool and only the water in the  
cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.  
Cookware may become hot because of heat  
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders  
may be needed to handle the cookware.  
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware  
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should not be used in a microwave/convection  
oven because they increase the risk of electric  
shock and could cause a fire.  
“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.  
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 cooking,  
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
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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.  
Use foil only as directed in this manual. 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.  
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.  
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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.  
Use of the shelf accessory:  
—Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use.  
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and  
cookware. They may be hot.  
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Follow these guidelines:  
—Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly  
inside the oven to prevent product damage.  
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use  
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them in strict compliance with the cookware  
manufacturer’s recommendations.  
—Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven  
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of  
the microwave/convection oven.  
2 Do not microwave empty containers.  
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Do not permit children to use plastic  
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Do not use your microwave/convection oven to  
dry newspapers.  
cookware without complete supervision.  
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave  
ovens. Check the package for proper use.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.  
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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  
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electric shock by providing an escape wire for the  
electric current.  
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong  
wall outlet.  
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  
We do not recommend using an extension cord  
installed and grounded.  
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.  
EXTENSION CORDS  
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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—  
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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ADAPTER PLUGS  
Usage situations where appliances power cord will be disconnected infrequently.  
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(Adapter plugs not  
permitted in Canada)  
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,  
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if  
Align large  
prongs/slots  
you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY  
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  
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.  
and firm connection  
before use.  
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.  
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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.  
Usage situations where appliances 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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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  
Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . 5  
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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  
Features of Your  
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10  
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . 13–15  
Convection Features . . . . . . . 16–20  
GE & You, A Service Partnership.  
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Combination  
Features . . . . . . . .16, 17, 20, 24, 25  
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.  
Temperature Features . . . . . . 21–25  
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28  
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
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FOR YOUR RECORDS  
Write the model and serial numbers here:  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Before You Call For Service . . 31, 32  
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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 . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
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/convection 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.  
Tall Oven Shelf. Use when convection cooking  
on two levels. (Do not use during combination  
or microwave cooking.)  
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed while keeping  
microwaves confined in the oven.  
Short Oven Shelf. Use when convection or  
combination cooking. (Do not use when  
microwave cooking.)  
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Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must  
be securely inserted into receptacle before  
oven will start any temperature cooking.  
Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal  
food temperature. Must be used when cooking  
by temperature in microwave, convection or  
combination modes.  
Touch Control Panel Display.  
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to  
open door.  
Optional Accessories:  
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Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.  
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support  
must be in place when using the oven. The  
turntable may be removed for cleaning.  
JX1327MBV and JX1330MBV (for model JE1390GA)  
or JX1327MWV and JX1330MWV (for model  
JE1390WA) Installation Kit converts this oven  
to a built-in wall oven.  
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable  
support must be in place when using the oven.  
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NOTE: Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the  
inside walls of the microwave oven. The rating plate is  
located on the left side of the control panel (visible when  
the door is open).  
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About the features of your microwave/convection oven.  
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.  
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Cooking Controls  
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Time Features  
Press  
Enter  
TIME COOK  
Amount of cooking time  
Press once or twice  
TIME DEFROST  
EXPRESS COOK  
POWER LEVEL  
ADD 30 SEC  
Amount of defrosting time  
Starts immediately!  
Power level 1–10  
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Starts immediately!  
Sensor Features and Auto Feature  
Press  
Enter  
Option  
POPCORN  
BEVERAGE  
REHEAT  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Food type 1–7  
Food temperature  
Food weight  
more/less time  
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more/less time  
TEMP COOK/HOLD  
AUTO DEFROST  
Convection/Combination Features  
Press  
Enter  
COMBINATION COOK  
Oven temperature,  
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then cook time or food temperature  
COMBINATION ROAST  
CONVECTION COOK  
Press once or twice,  
then press START  
Oven temperature,  
then cook time or food temperature  
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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.  
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microwave energy did not cycle off, the  
outside of the food would cook before the  
inside was defrosted.  
1 Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST.  
2 Enter cooking or defrosting time.  
3 Press POWER LEVEL.  
Here are some examples of uses for various  
power levels:  
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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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:  
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
you may change it for more flexibility.  
2 Enter the first cook time.  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
Change the power level if you don’t  
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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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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.  
Express Cook  
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–5 minutes.  
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Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 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.  
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:  
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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Time Defrost  
Allows you to defrost for a selected length  
of time.  
Defrosting Tips  
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be  
defrosted in the package. Closed packages  
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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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.  
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.  
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About the sensor features.  
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Humidity Sensor  
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven  
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.  
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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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Vented  
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 dont mislead  
the sensor.  
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Because most cooking containers must be covered during Cook, this feature is best with  
foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.  
NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Cook is not recommended.  
Recommended Foods  
A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked  
using this feature.  
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Foods not recommended  
Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that  
require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp  
surface after cooking should not be cooked using this feature. It is best to Time Cook them.  
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Combination Roast.  
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About the sensor features.  
Cook  
Cook Codes 1 through 7 are designed to  
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give you easy, automatic results with a  
number of popular foods. Simply press 3  
control pads—COOK, desired Cook Code,  
and START. The word AUTO appears on the  
display and the sensor is activated to sense  
steam from food.  
A beep will sound when steam is sensed and  
AUTO is replaced by cook time. Rotate or  
stir food, if necessary.  
When done, oven beeps every minute until  
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is pressed.  
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See the Sensor Cook Code Guide for specific  
foods and instructions.  
Cooking Tips  
When oven signals and countdown time  
is displayed, the door may be opened for  
stirring, turning or rotating food. To  
resume cooking, close door and press  
START.  
Place covered food in oven. Press COOK.  
1
ENTER FOOD CODE flashes in the display.  
Press the number pad of desired food  
2
code. The code and food type you  
selected will appear on the display. FOOD  
and CODE flash. After 4 seconds, START  
flashes on the display.  
Match the amount of food to the size of  
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Be sure outside of container and inside  
3 Press START.  
of oven are dry.  
After completion of Cook cycle, if food  
needs additional cooking, return food to  
oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking.  
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The word AUTO shows in the display,  
indicating steam sensor is activated.  
Do not open the oven door while the word AUTO is  
displayed—steam escaping from the oven can  
affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,  
close the door and press START immediately.  
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Sensor Cook Code Guide  
Food Type  
Cook Code Servings Serving Size Comments  
Canned Vegetables  
1
1 to 4  
4 oz.  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
Frozen Vegetables  
Fresh Vegetables  
2
1 to 4  
4 oz.  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Follow package instructions for adding  
water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
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1 to 4  
4 oz.  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.  
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
Potatoes  
Fish  
4
5
6
7
1 to 4  
1 to 4  
1 to 4  
8 oz.  
4 oz.  
Pierce skin with fork.  
Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.  
Use oblong, square or round dish.  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
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1 to 2  
pieces  
Use oblong, square or round dish.  
Cover with wax paper.  
Ground Meat  
(Beef, Pork, Turkey)  
1/2 to 3 lbs.  
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat  
into dish. Cover with wax paper or  
plastic wrap.  
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Popcorn  
To use the Popcorn feature:  
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide  
a Shorter or Longer Cook Time  
Follow package instructions, using  
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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.  
(less time)  
(more time)  
Use only with prepackaged  
microwave popcorn weighing  
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.  
Press POPCORN. The oven starts  
To add time:  
2
immediately.  
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.  
Place covered food in the oven. Press  
1
REHEAT. The oven starts immediately.  
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With  
Reheat  
The oven signals when steam is sensed  
2
and the time remaining begins counting  
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It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:  
Bread products.  
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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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Beverage  
Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage.  
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot.  
Remove the container with care.  
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About the convection features.  
Convection Cooking  
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food, creating even  
browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces.  
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Your new oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy  
along with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and  
crisping to perfection.  
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking or combination cooking to cook by  
time. Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off  
automatically.  
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Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and convection to roast meats to perfection.  
The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave, convection and  
combination cooking. This guide describes the  many different things your  
Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooking  
methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.  
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Cooking Method  
Heat Source  
Heat Conduction  
Benefits  
Microwave energy  
is distributed evenly  
throughout the oven  
for thorough, fast  
cooking of food.  
Microwave energy.  
Heat produced  
within food by  
instant energy  
penetration.  
Fast, high efficiency  
cooking. Oven and  
surroundings do not  
get hot. Easy clean-  
up.  
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Microwave  
Hot air circulates  
around food to  
produce browned  
exteriors and seal in  
juices.  
Circulating  
heated air.  
Heat conducted from Aids in browning  
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outside of food to  
inside.  
and seals in flavor.  
Cooks some foods  
faster than regular  
ovens.  
Convection  
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Microwave energy  
Food heats from  
Shortened cooking  
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and convection heat and circulating  
instant energy from  
time from microwave  
combine to cook  
foods in up to one-  
half the time of  
regular ovens, while  
browning and  
heated air.  
penetration and heat energy, plus  
conducted from  
outside of food.  
browning and  
crisping from  
convection heat.  
sealing in juices.  
Combination  
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Cookware Tips  
Convection Cooking  
Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where  
browning or crusting is important.  
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Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat  
and produce crisper crust.  
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans  
reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.  
Glass or Glass–Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese  
recipes due to the cleanability of glass.  
Combination Cooking  
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Glass or Glass–Ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use  
items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf,  
damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.  
Heat–Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F.) may be used, but it is not  
recommended for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning, because the  
plastic is a poor conductor of heat.  
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Cookware  
Microwave  
Convection  
Combination  
Heat-Resistant Glass,Glass-Ceramic  
(Pyrex®, Fire King ®, Corning Ware ®, etc.)  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Metal  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Non Heat-Resistant Glass  
Microwave-Safe Plastics  
Plastic Films and Wraps  
Paper Products  
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No  
No  
Straw, Wicker and Wood  
Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F.  
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Using the Shelf System  
Microwave  
Convection  
Yes  
Combination  
No  
Yes  
(always use the shorter shelf)  
(always use the shorter shelf)  
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Shorter shelf  
Microwave  
Convection  
Combination  
No  
Yes  
No  
(the two-level shelf system  
should be used when  
baking on two levels—  
for example, when baking  
a two-layer cake)  
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About the convection features.  
During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air  
inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F. may be programmed. A fan  
gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing  
golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.  
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Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to  
develop around the food; some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.  
NOTE: For information on suggested cookware, see the Cookware Tips section.  
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For Best Results…  
The shorter shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning. The taller shelf  
may also be used with the shorter shelf when two-level baking is desired, for example, when  
baking a two-layer cake.  
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Convection Time Cook with Preheat  
1 Press Convection COOK.  
Enter the oven temperature by pressing the number pads that correspond to the  
2
desired oven temperature. For example, press number pads 2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do  
not enter convection cook time now.  
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Press START. When the oven is preheated it will signal. If you do not open the door  
within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically.  
3
4 Open the oven door and place the food in the oven.  
Close the oven door. Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by pressing  
5
number pads in sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and 30  
minutes, press number pads 2, 3, and 0 in that order. To enter time less than one hour,  
for example, 30 minutes, press 0, 3 and 0.  
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Press START. When cooking is completed, the display shows END and the oven signals  
and turns off.  
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Convection Time Cook without Preheating  
1 If your recipe does not require preheating, press Convection COOK.  
Enter the oven temperature by pressing the number pads that correspond to the  
desired oven temperature. For example, press number pads 2, 2, and 5 for 225°F.  
2
Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by pressing number pads in  
3
sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and 30 minutes, press  
number pads 2, 3, and 0 in that order. To enter time less than one hour, for example,  
30 minutes, press 0, 3 and 0.  
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About the combination features.  
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Combination Cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking.  
Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods  
beautifully.  
For Best Results…  
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The shorter shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning.  
Use only the shorter shelf when combination cooking. Do not use the taller shelf.  
Combination Time Cooking with Preheat  
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Close the oven door. Set the desired  
1 Press COOK.  
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6
cooking time in hours and minutes by  
pressing the number pads in sequence  
beginning with hours. For example, to  
set 2 hours and 30 minutes, press 2, 3,  
and 0 in that order. To enter time less  
than one hour, for example, 30  
Enter the oven temperature by pressing  
2
the number pads that correspond to  
the desired oven temperature. For  
example, press number pads 2, 7, and 5  
for 275°F. Do not enter convection  
cook time now.  
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minutes, press 0, 3 and 0.  
Press START. When the oven is  
3
Press START. When cooking is  
completed, the display shows END and  
the oven signals and turns off.  
preheated it will signal ready. If you do  
not open the door within 1 hour the  
oven will turn off automatically.  
Open the oven door and place the food  
in the oven.  
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Combination Time Cooking without Preheat  
If your recipe does not require  
NOTE:  
1
2
preheating, press COOK.  
Some recipes call for preheating.  
Enter the oven temperature by pressing  
the number pads that correspond to  
the desired oven temperature. For  
example, press 2, 2 and 5 for 225°F.  
Check the Cookware Tips section for  
correct cookware when Combination  
Cooking.  
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Do not use metal cookware when  
Combination Cooking.  
Set the desired cooking time in hours  
and minutes by pressing the number  
pads in sequence beginning with hours.  
For example, to set 2 hours and 30  
minutes, press 2, 3 and 0, in that order.  
To enter time less than one hour, for  
example, 30 minutes, press 0, 3 and 0.  
3
Place meat on a trivet in a glass dish to  
collect juices and prevent spattering.  
For best roasting and browning results,  
whole roasts should be cooked in a glass  
dish placed directly on the shorter oven  
shelf.  
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4 Press START.  
For foods that are too tall to fit in the  
oven, you can leave out the trivet. If  
necessary, you may take out the shelf and  
place the dish directly on the turntable.  
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Use the following guide to select the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking.  
Best method  
Alternate method  
N/R Not recommended  
Foods  
Microwave  
Combination  
Convection  
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Appetizers  
Dips and Spreads  
Pastry Snacks  
Beverages  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
Sauces and Toppings  
Soups and Stews  
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Meats  
Defrosting  
Roasting  
N/R  
N/R  
Poultry  
Defrosting  
Roasting  
N/R  
N/R  
Fish and Seafood  
Defrosting  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
Cooking  
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Casseroles  
Eggs and Cheese  
Scrambled, Omelets  
Quiche, Souffle  
N/R  
N/R  
Vegetables, (fresh)  
N/R  
N/R  
Breads  
Quick  
Yeast  
N/R  
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Muffins, Coffee Cake  
Desserts  
Cakes, Layer and Bundt  
Angel Food and Chiffon  
Custard and Pudding  
Bar Cookies  
Fruit  
Pies and Pastry  
Candy  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
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N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
Blanching Vegetables  
Frozen Convenience Foods  
N/R  
N/R  
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About the temperature features.  
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Handle  
Sensor  
Temperature Probe  
Cable  
End  
Cooking with the probe allows you to heat  
food to a certain temperature. This is the  
best way to cook many foods.  
Cooking Tips  
Do not twist, drop or bend the probe.  
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Be sure frozen food has been completely  
defrosted before inserting the probe.  
The probe may break off if used in  
frozen foods.  
The temperature probe is a food  
thermometer that monitors the  
temperature of the food.  
Appearance may vary  
The probe must be used when using Temp  
Cook/Hold, Convection Temperature Cook,  
Combination Temperature Cook, or  
Combination Roast.  
Cover foods loosely for moisture control  
and quick, even heating.  
Use a lower power level with the probe;  
foods will take longer to cook but they  
will heat more evenly.  
The probe is not recommended for batters,  
doughs, frozen foods and foods which are  
difficult to cook precisely by temperature.  
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Make sure the cable end is inserted all the  
way into the oven receptacle.  
Insert the probe into the center of the  
food. Make sure the handle does not  
touch the food or the top or sides of  
the oven.  
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Do not leave the probe in the oven if it’s  
not inserted in food. If it touches the oven  
wall, it may damage the oven.  
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About the temperature features.  
Temp Cook/Hold  
Insert the temperature probe in the  
center of the food and attach it securely  
in the oven receptacle.  
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1
2 Press TEMP COOK/HOLD.  
3 Enter the desired food temperature.  
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Change power level if you don’t want  
4
full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select  
a power level 1–10.)  
5 Press START.  
When the temperature is reached,  
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the microwave will signal. Food will  
be held at this temperature for 60  
minutes. The oven beeps when the  
hold time is complete.  
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Convection Temperature Cooking  
Convection cooking with the temperature  
probe allows you to cook foods precisely to  
the degree of doneness desired, while the  
constantly circulating hot air assures even  
cooking and browning.  
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Insert the probe in the food and attach it  
securely to the oven wall.  
1
2 Press Convection COOK.  
3 Enter the desired oven temperature.  
Enter the desired food temperature.  
4
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Any food temperature from 90°F. to  
199°F. may be programmed.  
5 Press START.  
The temperature probe monitors the  
temperature of the food and turns the oven  
off automatically when the desired  
temperature is reached.  
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The shorter shelf is required for  
good circulation and even browning.  
Use only the shorter shelf when  
using the probe. Do not use the  
taller shelf.  
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About the temperature features.  
Combination Temperature Cooking  
Combination cooking with the temperature  
probe allows you to enjoy the benefits of  
combination cooking with the precision of  
the temperature probe.  
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Insert the probe in the food and attach it  
1 securely to the oven receptacle.  
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Press Combination COOK.  
2
3 Enter the desired oven temperature.  
Enter the desired food temperature.  
4
Any food temperature from 90°F. to  
199°F. may be programmed.  
5 Press START.  
The temperature probe monitors the  
temperature of the food and turns the oven  
off automatically when the desired  
temperature is reached.  
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The shorter shelf is required for  
good circulation and even browning.  
Use only the shorter shelf when  
combination cooking. Do not use the  
taller shelf.  
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Combination Roast  
Combination Roast is similar to Combination  
Temperature Cooking. It uses both microwave  
and convection cooking as well as the  
temperature probe.  
Cooking Tip  
Place food on a trivet in a glass dish for  
cooking during Combination Roast. If the  
food is too tall to fit into the oven you can  
remove the trivet.  
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1 Place meat on a trivet in a glass dish.  
Insert the probe in the food and attach it  
securely to the oven receptacle.  
2
Press Combination ROAST once for  
medium or twice for well done.  
3
Press START. At the appropriate time the  
4
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oven will signal TURN. Unplug the probe  
and carefully turn the meat over.  
Make sure the probe is still positioned  
properly in the meat and attach it firmly  
into the receptacle.  
5 Press START.  
When the programmed temperature is  
reached, the oven holds the food at that  
temperature for up to 1 hour.  
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The shorter shelf is required for  
good circulation and even browning.  
Use only the shorter shelf when  
using the probe. Do not use the  
taller shelf.  
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About the auto feature.  
Auto Defrost  
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.  
Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.  
Conversion Guide  
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If the weight of food is stated in pounds and  
ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths  
(.1) of a pound.  
Auto Defrost automatically sets the  
defrosting times and power levels to give  
even defrosting results for meats, poultry  
and fish.  
Weight of Food  
in Ounces  
Enter Food Weight  
(tenths of a pound)  
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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,  
2
enter food weight. For example, press  
pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound,  
3 ounces).  
3 Press START.  
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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.  
After defrosting, most meats need to  
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.  
Large roasts should stand for about  
30 minutes.  
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About the other features.  
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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  
time of day while microwaving.  
1 Press CLOCK.  
2 Enter time of day.  
3 Press START or CLOCK.  
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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.  
to delay cooking up to 12 hours.  
1 Press DELAY START.  
The time of day may be displayed by  
pressing CLOCK.  
Enter the time you want the oven to  
2
start. (Be sure the microwave clock  
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NOTE: You cannot use DELAY START with  
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4 Press START.  
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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.  
Press START. The Reminder time may be  
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displayed by pressing DELAY START.  
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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.  
1 Press DELAY START.  
Enter the time you want the oven to  
2
remind you. (Be sure the microwave  
clock shows the correct time of day.)  
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About the other features.  
Kitchen Timer  
This pad performs three functions:  
How to Use to Set a Holding Time  
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It operates as a minute timer.  
It can be set to delay cooking.  
You can set a holding time between Defrost  
and Time Cook, from one second to 99  
minutes and 99 seconds.  
It can be used as a hold setting after  
1 Press TIME DEFROST.  
2 Enter defrosting time.  
3 Press KITCHEN TIMER.  
defrosting.  
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The Kitchen Timer operates without  
microwave energy.  
How to Use as a Minute Timer  
Enter the amount of time you want the  
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oven to hold.  
1 Press KITCHEN TIMER.  
5 Press TIME COOK.  
6 Enter cooking time.  
7 Press START.  
Enter the amount of time you want to  
count down.  
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Press START. When the time is up, the  
timer will signal.  
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How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking  
You can set the microwave to delay cooking  
up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.  
Press TIME COOK and enter the amount  
of cooking time.  
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Press KITCHEN TIMER and enter the  
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amount of time to delay the start of  
cooking.  
Press START. The timer will begin  
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counting down to zero and cooking  
will then begin.  
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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.  
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Sound  
Press SOUND to turn the oven beeper on or off.  
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Display ON/OFF  
Touch the 0 pad to turn the clock display on or off.  
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Microwave terms.  
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Term  
Definition  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:  
the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food.  
the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.  
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
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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.  
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.  
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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 charts on the following  
pages first 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.  
HOT appears  
on display  
The temperature inside the oven Wait for the internal oven temperature to drop. The  
is greater than 200 degrees and  
the door is opened.  
sensor cooking features will not operate when the oven  
is hot.  
ERROR appears  
on display  
During Reheat or Popcorn  
program, the door was opened  
before steam could be detected.  
Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again.  
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No steam was detected by sensor Use Time Cook.  
within 4 minutes and 10 seconds  
after start of Popcorn program.  
PLEASE INSERT PROBE  
appears on display  
Probe has been forgotten or not Insert the probe into the receptacle.  
inserted properly.  
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appears on display  
When using a sensor feature,  
the door was opened before  
steam could be detected.  
Do not open the door until steam is sensed and time is  
shown counting down on display.  
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Before you call for service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
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Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
BAD PROBE appears  
on display  
The probe has not been  
completely inserted into  
the receptacle.  
Insert the probe properly into the receptacle.  
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The probe is defective.  
Replace the probe.  
LOCKED appears  
on display  
The control has been locked.  
Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds  
to unlock the control.  
HOTOVEN IS HOT  
appears on display  
The temperature inside the  
oven is greater than 200°F.  
This is normal.  
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One of the sensor cooking  
pads was pressed when the  
temperature inside the oven  
was greater than 200°F.  
These features will not operate when the oven is hot.  
You hear an unusual,  
low-tone beep  
You have tried to start the  
Reminder without a valid  
time of day.  
Start over and enter a valid time of day.  
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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.  
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Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven  
Steam or vapor escaping from around  
TV/radio interference might be noticed  
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 Service Protection Plus  
GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service  
Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—No Matter  
What Brand!  
Benefits Include:  
• Backed by GE  
• All brands covered  
• Unlimited service calls  
• All parts and labor costs included  
• No out-of-pocket expenses  
• No hidden deductibles  
Well Cover Any Appliance.  
Anywhere. Anytime.*  
• 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.  
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!  
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker  
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable  
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.  
Cut here  
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.  
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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.  
Cut here  
Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss ■  
First  
Name  
Last  
Name  
Street  
Address  
Apt. #  
City  
Zip  
Code  
State  
Date Placed  
In Use  
Month  
Day  
_
Year  
Phone  
Number  
_
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 full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home  
service to 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 the above limited warranty: 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  
technicians 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. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.  
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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 states 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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