650 Watts
Models: JE610
JE620
Sub-Compact Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
2
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .....................2
Special Notes About Microwaving .....................6
11
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave...............................11
The Controls on Your Microwave ......................12
Time Cooking..........................................................15
Other Features........................................................20
21
24
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning.................................................22
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service................................24
GE Service Numbers.............................................26
Warranty ...............................................Back Cover
GE Appliances
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re
proud of our quality products and we values each time you use your
Best of all, you’ll experience these
Welcome
believe in dependable service. You’ll
see it in this easy-to-use manual and
microwave. That’s important,
because your new microwave will be
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of part of your family for a long time.
our customer service department.
Staple your receipt to the inside
back cover of this manual.
Write down the model and serial
numbers here. They are on a label
inside the oven.
Start Here!
Before
using
your
microwave
oven
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Before you call for service, there are
a few things you can do to help us
serve you better.
Save time and money. Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This section
was designed to solve common
problems you might encounter.
Need Help?
Read this manual. It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your microwave properly.
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 of this book.
If you received a damaged oven…
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
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Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before using
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
Safety Precautions
• Read and follow the specific
“Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy” section on page 2.
•
Do not operate this appliance if it
has a damaged power cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if
it has been damaged or dropped.
If the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by General
Electric Service or an authorized
service agent using a power cord
available from General Electric.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
• This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section on pages 9-10.
• Do not mount this appliance
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven
is specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
over a sink.
• Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
• Be certain to place the front
surface of the door 3″ or more
back from the countertop edge
to avoid accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
• Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product
near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool,
near a sink or in similar locations.
• Do not mount the microwave oven
over or near any portion of a
heating or cooking appliance.
• Do not store anything directly on
top of the microwave oven surface
when the microwave oven is in
operation.
• Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
• Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
• Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
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• To reduce the risk of fire in the
oven cavity:
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this manual.
— Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance when paper,
plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
• This appliance must only be
serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
— Remove wire twist ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.
• As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
— Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
— If materials inside oven ignite,
keep the oven door closed, turn
the oven off and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire
may spread.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Arcing
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.
If you see arcing, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
• Metal or foil touching the side
of the oven.
• Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.
the problem.
•
Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
Foods
• Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
• Foods 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.
• Some products such as whole eggs
and sealed containers—for
example, closed jars—are able to
explode and should not be heated
in this microwave oven. Such use
of the microwave oven could result
in injury.
• Avoid heating baby food in glass
jars, even with the lid off. Make
sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula or
breast milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk really is.
Always test the milk before feeding
the baby.
• 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.
• 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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SAFETY FACT
• 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.
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea
are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE
• 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.
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
To reduce the risk of injury to
persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
• Cook meat and poultry
— Stir the liquid both before and
halfway through heating it.
thoroughly—meat to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of 180°F.
Cooking to those temperatures
usually protects against food-borne
illness.
— Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
— After heating, allow the container
to stand in the microwave oven
for a short time before removing
the container.
— Use extreme care when inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the
container.
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Microwave-Safe
Make sure all cookware used in
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for
use in microwave ovens. Check the
package for proper use.
Cookware
your microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups,
custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not have
If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
• 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.
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. 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.
• “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
How to Test for a
Microwave-Safe Dish
containers should be at least
• 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.
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.
• Use foil only as directed in this
guide. TV dinners may be
• 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
microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the box.
When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away
from the sides of the oven.
the oven or ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.
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Follow these guidelines:
• 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.
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
3 Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without complete
supervision.
Grounding Instructions
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that
is properly installed and grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong
wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
PREFERRED
METHOD
Do not under any circumstances cut
or remove the third (ground) prong
from the power cord.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
We do not recommend using an
extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have
a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the
appliance. (See “Use of Extension
Cords” section.)
WARNING–
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
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.
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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Important Safety Information
Grounding Instructions
Use of Adapter Plugs
You should have the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
(Adapter plugs not permitted
in Canada)
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.
Because of potential safety hazards
Align large
prongs/slots
under certain conditions, 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
CONNECTION may be made to
a properly grounded 2-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
TEMPORARY METHOD
Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
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.
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
2-prong wall receptacle replaced with
a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by
a qualified electrician before using the
appliance.
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.
Use of Extension
Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
2 The extension cord must be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3 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.
Extension cords may be used if you
are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
1 The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance;
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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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
Features
1
2
3
4
6
5
1 Door Latches.
4 Control Panel Display (panel layout
will vary by model).
Wattage:
650 Watts
2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in
the oven.
5 Door Open Bar. Press to open door.
Door must be securely latched for
oven to operate.
Optional Accessory
(Available at extra cost
from your GE supplier):
3 Waveguide Cover (on some models). 6 Removable Turntable. Turntable
Protects the microwave energy
distributing system. Do not
remove this cover. You will
damage the oven.
and support must be in place
when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for
cleaning.
4-A019-3 Hanging Kit
allows this oven to be
mounted under a cabinet.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and
the oven interior light (on some
models) are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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Quick Start (Features and appearance vary by model)
The
OFF
1
2
controls
on your
microwave
oven
3
6
15
12
4
5
14
13
7
11
8
10
9
1
Timer
Allows you to cook by time for up to
15 minutes.
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GUIDES IN BOOK
• Cooking
• Defrosting
• Heating and Reheating
POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK
DEFROST
2
Time Features
Allows you to cook by time.
Press
Enter
POWER LEVEL/TIME COOK Amount of
(press one to ten times
to choose power level)
cooking time.
DEFROST
Amount of
defrosting time.
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Operating Instructions
Changing Power Levels
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 30—
the defrost cycle. If microwave energy
did not cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before the inside
was defrosted.
How to Change the Power Level
The power level may be changed
before setting the cooking time.
POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK
1 Press POWER LEVEL/TIME
COOK one to ten times to
choose a power level other
than Hi.
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
3
6
9
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Press START.
START
Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:
Variable power levels add flexibility to
your microwave cooking. The power
levels on your microwave oven can be
compared to the surface units on a
range. Hi or full power is the fastest
way to cook and gives you 100%
power. Each power level gives you
microwave energy a certain percent of
the time. Power Level 70 is microwave
energy 70% of the time. Power Level
30 is energy 30% of the time.
Power Level Best Uses
Hi
Fish, bacon,
vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High
70
Gentle cooking of
meat and poultry;
baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 50 Slow cooking and
tenderizing such as
stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Power Level Hi will cook faster but
food may need additional attention
such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking
will be done on Hi. A lower setting
will cook more evenly and with less
attention given to stirring or rotating
the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of
the lower settings is used. You may
wish to use a lower power level when
cooking foods that have a tendency to
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Low 30
Defrosting without
cooking; simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 10
Keeping food warm
without overcooking;
softening butter.
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Time Features (vary by model)
Timer Cooking
Allows you to microwave for up to
15 minutes.
Popcorn Tip
(on some models)
For best results when cooking
microwave popcorn, turn under
the ends of the popcorn bag. This
allows the bag to rotate properly
in the oven.
You may open the door during
Timer cooking to check the food.
Close the door and cooking resumes
automatically.
OFF
1
2
15
12
3
6
4
5
14
13
7
11
8
10
9
Turn the dial for up to 15
minutes of cooking time.
Time Cook
Allows you to microwave for up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Popcorn Tip
(on some models)
For best results when cooking
microwave popcorn, turn under
the ends of the popcorn bag. This
allows the bag to rotate properly
in the oven.
Power Level Hi is automatically set,
but you may change it for more
flexibility.
POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
3
6
9
You may open the door during Time
Cook to check the food. Close the
door and press START to resume
cooking.
START
1 Press POWER LEVEL/TIME
COOK one to ten times to
choose a power level
other than Hi.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Press START.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Timer Cooking and Time Cook
Fresh Vegetables
For frozen vegetables, follow the instructions on the package. Place a 10 oz. package
in a 1-qt. casserole and add 2–4 tablespoons of water. Turn the dish after half of time.
NOTE: Use Power Level Hi unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Green Beans
Whole Beets
1 lb. cut in half
1 bunch
13 to 17 min. In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
20 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(chopped)
1 bunch
8 to 10 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs.)
1 bunch
(spears)
10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs.)
Cabbage Wedges
Sliced Carrots
14 to 16 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
1 lb.
7 to 9 min.
In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cauliflower
Flowerets
1 medium head
10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Corn on the Cob 1 to 5 ears
4 to 5 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. casserole, 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.
Shelled Peas
2 lbs. unshelled
10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Potatoes
(cubed, white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
12 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in
2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
(whole, sweet
or white)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
10 to 16 oz.
1 lb. sliced
3 to 5 min.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
6 to 8 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
Squash
(summer
5 to 7 min.
In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
butternut)
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
8 to 11 min.
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. casserole, place
squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
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Time Features
Defrost
Allows you to defrost for the length
of time you select. See the Defrosting
Guide for suggested times.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Tightly closed packages should be
slit, pierced or vented AFTER food
has partially defrosted. Plastic
storage containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
DEFROST
A dull thumping noise may be heard
during defrosting. This sound is
normal when the oven is not
operating at Hi power.
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
3
6
9
START
• 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.
1 Press DEFROST.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,
eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and
pork, should not be allowed to sit
out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria.
• Be sure large meats are completely
defrosted before cooking.
• 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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Operating Instructions
Defrosting Guide
Food
Time
Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 4 to 6 min.
Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
9 to 12 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after
half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
(10-oz. package)
4 to 7 min.
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
4 to 6 min.
4 to 6 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.
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground meat (1 lb.)
6 to 8 min.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over
per lb.
after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
6 to 10 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over
after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and let stand to
complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.)
18 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over
after half the time. When finished, separate pieces
and microwave 2–4 minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
(2-1/2 to 3 lbs.)
24 to 28 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas
with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold
water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
10 to 16 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up.
per lb.
Turn over after half the time. Run cool water in the
cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 5 lbs.)
6 to 10 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.
After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas
with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1–2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.
Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
1 Directions below are for heating or reheating
already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at
room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.
4 Be sure foods are heated throughout before
serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of
dish does not necessarily mean food is heated
throughout.
2 Cover most foods for fastest, most even heating.
Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods
and baked items.
3 Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since
the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to
160°F. to 165°F. will provide safe, palatable results.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
NOTE: Use Power Level Hi unless otherwise noted.
Food
Amount
Power Level
Time
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts,
sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread
1 piece
9 inch cake or
12 rolls or doughnuts
Low (30)
Low (30)
1/2 to 2 min.
3 to 5 min.
Dinner rolls, muffins
Pie
1
Medium (50)
Medium (50)
1/2 to 1 min.
6 to 8
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 min.
1 slice
9 inch pie
1 to 1-1/2 min.
Med-High (70) 6 to 8 min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk-based
drinks (6 oz. cup)
Coffee, other water-based
drinks (6 oz. cup)
1 to 2 cups
1 to 2 cups
Med-High (70) 4 to 7 min.
2 to 4 min.
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces, hamburger,
meat pieces
Hot dogs and sausages
1 to 2 pieces
3 to 5 min.
1 to 2 min.
1 to 2
Rice and pasta (2/3—3/4 cup
per serving
1 to 2 servings
1-1/2 to 4 min.
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey,
spaghetti, creamed chicken,
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese,
etc. (3/4—1 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
4 to 6 min.
Plate of Leftovers
Sandwiches
1 plate
4 to 6 min.
Med-High (70) 2 to 4 min.
Med-High (70) 2 to 4 min.
2 to 3 min.
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
Soups (6 oz. serving)
Vegetables
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Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model May Have
Cooking Complete
To remind you that you have food in
Reminder
the oven, the oven will beep once a
minute until you either open the
oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
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 CLOCK.
CLOCK
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
3
6
9
Pause
In addition to starting many
functions, START/PAUSE allows
you to stop cooking without opening
the door or clearing the display.
START
PAUSE
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
Microwave Terms
Term
Definition
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.
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
Venting
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.
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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Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with
UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE
a solution of baking soda and water
keeps the inside fresh.
CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean
the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and
Plastic Parts on the Door. Some
spatters can be removed with a paper
towel, others may require a damp
cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a
sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
sharp utensils on oven walls. Never
use a commercial oven cleaner on
any part of your microwave.
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
Case. Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse
and then dry. Wipe the window clean
with a damp cloth.
Do not use cleaners
containing ammonia or
alcohol on the microwave
oven. Ammonia or alcohol
can damage the appearance
of the microwave.
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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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call for Service
Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Oven Will Not
Come On
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Power surge.
• Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into
wall outlet.
• Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven
is fully inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed.
• Open the door and close securely.
Foods Are Either
Overcooked or
Undercooked
Cooking times may vary
because of starting food
temperature, food density
or amount of foods in oven.
• Set additional cooking time for completion.
Food was not rearranged
or stirred.
• Some dishes require specific instructions.
Check Cooking Guide or recipe for
instructions.
Control Panel
Lighted, Yet Oven
Will Not Start
Door not securely closed.
• Open the door and close securely.
START pad not pressed after
entering cooking selection.
•
Press START.
Another selection entered
already in oven and
•
Press CLEAR/OFF.
CLEAR/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered after
pressing POWER LEVEL/TIME
COOK.
•
•
Make sure you have entered cooking time
after pressing POWER LEVEL/TIME COOK.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed
accidentally.
Reset cooking program and press START.
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All These Things are Normal with Your Microwave Oven
•
•
•
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
•
Some TV-radio interference might
be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your microwave. If you
notice this interference, check that
the microwave oven is on a different
electrical circuit, relocate the
radio or TV as far away from the
microwave as possible, or check the
position and signal of the receiving
antenna.
Light reflection around door or
outer case.
Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
•
Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
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GE Service Numbers
We’ll Be There!
GE Appliances Website
Have a question or need assistance
with your appliance? Try the GE
Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year!
For greater convenience and faster
service, you can now download
Owner’s Manuals, order parts,
catalogs, or even schedule service
on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team
of Experts™” your questions, and
so much more…
Schedule Service
Expert GE repair service is only
one step away from your door. Get
on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day
of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.
800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737)
Real Life
Design Studio
GE supports the Universal Design
concept—products, services and
environments that can be used
by people of all ages, sizes and
capabilities. We recognize the
need to design for a wide range of
physical and mental abilities and
impairments. For details of GE’s
Universal Design applications,
including kitchen design ideas
for people with disabilities, check
out our Website today. For the
hearing impaired, please call
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
800.TDD.GEAC
(800.833.4322)
Extended Warranties
Purchase a GE extended warranty
and learn about special discounts
that are available while your
warranty is still in effect. You can
purchase it on-line anytime, or
call 800.626.2224 during normal
business hours. GE Consumer
Home Services will still be there
after your warranty expires.
800.626.2224
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Parts and
Accessories
Individuals qualified to service
their own appliances can have
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. (VISA, MasterCard
and Discover cards are accepted.)
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.
800.626.2002
Order on-line today, 24 hours
every day orby phone at
800.626.2002 during normal
business hours.
Register Your
Appliance
Register your new appliance
on-line—at your convenience!
Timely product registration
will allow for enhanced
communication and prompt
service under the terms of
your warranty, should the need
arise. You may also mail in the
pre-printed registration card
included in the packing material.
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MICROWAVE
OVEN
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
What is Covered
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
In-home service is also available, but you
must pay for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
For one year from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge, parts and
service labor to repair or replace any part
of the microwave oven that fails because of
a manufacturing defect.
************************************
This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is
the same except that it is LIMITED because
you must pay to ship the product to the
service shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through the fifth year from
the date of original purchase, we will
provide, free of charge, a replacement
magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails
because of a manufacturing defect. You
pay for the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
All warranty service will be provided by
our Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care® servicers
during normal working hours.
For each of the above warranties:
To avoid any trip charges, you must take
the microwave oven to a General Electric
Factory Service Center or a General
Electric Customer Care® servicer and
pick it up following service.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
What is Not
Covered
• Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
• Failure of the product if it is misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose
or used commercially.
• Improper installation, delivery or
maintenance.
•
Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
If you have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer. You are responsible • Incidental or consequential damage
for providing adequate electrical,
exhausting and other connecting facilities.
caused by possible defects with this
appliance.
•
Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
• Damage caused after delivery.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or
state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
164D3370P305
49-40375
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