GE Appliances
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
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Owner’s Manual
JES1144WY
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GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 164D3370P023 Pub. No. 49-40022
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
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■ Do not mount this appliance
■ To reduce the risk of fire in
over a sink.
the oven cavity:
■ Do not mount the microwave
oven over or near any portion
of a heating or cooking
appliance.
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while
cooking.
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■ Do not store anything directly
on top of the microwave oven
surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
— Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper
or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
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■ 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.
— Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
■ Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
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— If materials inside the oven
should 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.
■ 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, dry or cook
food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
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■ See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven
section of this manual.
■ 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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■ This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
■ Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
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■ Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
■ As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
■ Do not let power cord hang
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over edge of table or counter.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press the PAUSE/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
■ Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the microwave.
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■ Metal or foil touching the
■ Recycled paper towels
side of the oven.
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
■ Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
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FOODS
■ Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
■ 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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■ Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
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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.
■ 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.
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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.
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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
■ 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.
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Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
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.
To prevent this from happening
and causing injury, do not heat
any liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup. After heating,
let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds
before moving it or putting
anything into it.
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■ 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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■ 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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■ Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage to
your oven.
■ Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even
if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This
can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in
injury.
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■ 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
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.”
■ 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.
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■ Some styrofoam trays (like
those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom.
When microwaved, the metal
can burn the floor of the
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■ If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the
dish you are testing and a
glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave
1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used
for microwaving.
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■ Do not use the microwave to
dry newspapers.
■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for
proper use.
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If the dish remains cool and
only the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
■ 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.
■ If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
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■ Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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■ “Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by
package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury.
Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering
■ 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
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overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could
ignite.
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carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
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■ Use foil only as directed in
this guide. TV dinners may
be 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 inch away from the sides
of the oven.
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
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recommendations.
Do not microwave empty
containers.
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Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
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 WARNING—
EXTENSION CORDS section.)
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For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet
to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
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ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
(Adapter plugs not
we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However, if
you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
permitted in Canada)
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Align large
prongs/slots
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
and firm connection
before use.
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METHOD
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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.
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.
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You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this
happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again
been established.
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Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
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Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-
prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before
using the appliance.
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EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
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The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
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The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
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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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REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family.
We’re proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll
hear it in the friendly voices
of our customer service
department.
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.
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.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
#
#
You can find them on a label inside
the oven.
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Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid
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GE & You,
A Service Partnership.
Excessive Microwave Energy . . .2
Operating Instructions
Ask any GE appliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
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Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
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Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .14, 15
Read this Manual
Changing Power Level . . . . . . .16
Time Features . . . . . . . . . .17–20
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.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .29, 30
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Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
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Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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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
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800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
1000 Watts
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Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
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Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
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3
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Touch Control Panel Display (appearance may vary).
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be
in place when using the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
Convenience Guide.
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NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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TIME
BEVERAGE
PIZZA
POPCORN
REHEAT
BACON
COOK
1 MIN.
AUTO
DEFROST
ADD
POWER
LEVEL
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POTATO
BEVERAGE
FROZEN DINNER
POPCORN
TIME COOK
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PIZZA
REHEAT
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AUTO DEFROST
1 MIN.
* * *
POWER
LEVEL
BACON
POTATO
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Cooking Controls
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You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
1
Press
Enter
TIME COOK (Press 1–3 times) Amount of cooking time
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ADD 1 MIN.
Starts automatically!
Power level 1–10
POWER LEVEL
Convenience Features
2
Press
Enter
Option
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POPCORN
Starts automatically! Regular, light regular, single,
or light single package
BEVERAGE
Starts automatically! 3–4 oz. or 6–8 oz. beverage
FROZEN DINNER Starts automatically! 7–10 oz. or 10–12 oz. dinner
PIZZA
Starts automatically! 1–4 slices
Starts automatically! 2–4 slices
Starts automatically! 1–4 servings
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BACON
POTATO
REHEAT
(Press 1–4 times)
Plate, casserole, soups,
vegetables; 1–4 servings
AUTO DEFROST Food weight
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About changing the power level.
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The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for
TIME COOK. The power level may also be changed
during time countdown.
POWER
LEVEL
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7
2
5
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1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
4 Select desired power level 1–10.
5 Press START.
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START
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
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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.
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 microwave energy did
not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before
the inside was defrosted.
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Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
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Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and
less tender cuts of meat.
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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
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
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2
5
8
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Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may
change it for more flexibility.
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1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full
3
START
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
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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.
Time Cook II & III
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Let you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full
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power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
4 Press TIME COOK again.
5 Enter the second cook time.
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Change the power level if you don’t want full
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power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press START, or, to set a third cooking stage, repeat
steps 4–6 and press START.
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Time Cook I will count down first, followed by Time Cook II,
then Time Cook III.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
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Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1
1 lb.
5 to 8 min.,
In 1 ⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
1
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
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10-oz. package 4 to 8 min.
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
1 bunch
16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
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Broccoli
(fresh cut)
5 to 9 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
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1
(1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs.)
1 bunch
(fresh spears)
7 to 11 min.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
1
1
(1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs.)
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frozen,
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1
1 medium head 6 to 10 min.
(about 2 lbs.)
In 1 ⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place
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1/4 cup water.
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(wedges)
5 to 9 min.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1
1 lb.
4 to 8 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 7 to 11 min.
1 medium head 7 to 15 min.
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
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Vegetable
Amount
Time
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Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package
2 to 6 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1
1 to 5 ears
1/
4
to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
per ear
dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked, add 1/4 cup water.
Rearrange after half of time.
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(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
3 to 6 min.
1 to 3 min.
per ear
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
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vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package
3 to 6 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package
3 to 6 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
2 to 4 min.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place
in center of the oven. Let stand
5 minutes.
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Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz.
3 to 6 min.
3 to 6 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package
and leaf)
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Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn,
or butternut)
1
1 lb. sliced
2 to 5 min.
5 to 9 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup water.
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking dish, place squash
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
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Add 1 Minute
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1 MIN.
You can use this feature two ways:
■ It will add 1 minute to the time counting down each
time the pad is pressed.
ADD
■ It can be used as a quick way to set 1 minute of
cooking time.
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About the convenience features.
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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions. Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the microwave.
POPCORN
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Press POPCORN once for a regular (3.5 ounce)
package of popcorn, twice for a light regular
(3.0–3.5 ounce) package, three times for a single
(1.75 ounce) package, or four times for a light
single (1.5–1.75 ounce) package. The oven starts
immediately.
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.5 to 3.5 ounces.
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Beverage
The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage
that is at room temperature.
BEVERAGE
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Press BEVERAGE once for a 3–4 ounce beverage, or twice
for a 6–8 ounce beverage. The oven starts automatically.
Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot.
Remove the container with care.
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Frozen Dinner
FROZEN DINNER
Use only with commercially prepared frozen dinners
made for microwave ovens.
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Follow package instructions.
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Press FROZEN DINNER once for a 7–10 ounce dinner, or
twice for a 10–12 ounce dinner.
A frozen dinner packaged in an aluminum foil tray can be heated in
your oven if the tray is no higher than 3/4″ and does not come
closer than one inch from the oven walls.
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Pizza
The Pizza feature is for reheating 1 to 4 slices of pizza.
Press PIZZA once for one slice of pizza, twice for two
slices, three times for three slices, or four times for
four slices.
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Bacon
The Bacon feature cooks 2–4 slices of bacon. To cook
more slices, use Time Cook.
BACON
For two slices of bacon, press BACON once. For four
slices, press BACON twice.
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Bacon cooked with the Bacon feature may be very hot. Remove
with care.
Potato
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The Potato feature cooks up to four 6–8 ounce potatoes.
Press POTATO. The serving size is automatically set at 1,
but can be changed by pressing POTATO a second time
for 2 potatoes and a third time for 3–4 potatoes. The
oven starts automatically.
POTATO
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Reheat
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The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 4 servings of previously
cooked foods.
REHEAT
Press REHEAT once for a plate of leftovers, twice for a
casserole, three times for soups/sauces, or four
times for vegetables.
1
1
3
2
4
For casseroles, soups/sauces and vegetables, press
1, 2, 3, or 4 to reheat 1–4 servings.
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2
3 Press START.
START
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Reheat Guide
Food Type
Select Amount
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1 Plate of leftovers Automatically selects 1 plate.
2 Casseroles Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 for 1–4 8 oz. servings.
3 Soups or sauces Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 for 1–4 8 oz. servings.
4 Vegetables
Cover with wax paper.
Stir before serving.
Stir before serving.
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Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
AUTO
DEFROST
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and
power levels to give even defrosting results for meats,
poultry and fish.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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1 Press AUTO DEFROST.
Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight.
For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
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3 Press START.
START
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
■ Remove meat from package and place on microwave-
safe dish.
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■ Twice during defrost, the oven signals. At each signal,
turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield
warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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Guide
■ After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
to complete defrosting. This 5-minute stand time is
set automatically.
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Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food in Ounces
Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
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1–2
3
4–5
6–7
8
9–10
11
12–13
14–15
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.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
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About the other features.
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Clock
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Press CLOCK/AUTO START to enter the time of day or to
check the time of day while microwaving.
CLOCK
AUTO START
1 Press CLOCK/AUTO START.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 Enter time of day.
3 Press CLOCK/AUTO START.
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Auto Start
CLOCK
AUTO START
Auto Start allows you to delay the start of cooking up to
12 hours.
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Press TIME COOK and enter amount of cooking time
(Auto Start can only be used with Time Cook).
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
2 Press CLOCK /AUTO START.
Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure
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3
the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)
4 Press START.
START
The time of day will be displayed. The oven will
automatically start at the delayed time.
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oven will beep until the oven door is closed. There is no need
to press START to reset the timer.
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Timer/Hold
This pad performs two functions:
TIMER
HOLD
■ It operates as a minute timer.
■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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The Timer/Hold feature operates without microwave
energy.
How to Use as a Minute Timer
1 Press TIMER/HOLD.
2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down.
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Press START. When the time is up, the Timer will
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signal.
How to Use to Set a Holding Time
You can set a holding time between Defrost and
Time Cook, from one second to 99 minutes.
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1 Press AUTO DEFROST.
2 Enter food weight using Conversion Guide.
3 Press TIMER/HOLD.
4 Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold.
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5 Press TIME COOK.
6 Enter cooking time.
7 Press START.
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Pause/Off
Press once to pause cooking (all settings will be saved).
Press START to continue cooking.
Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings.
PAUSE
OFF
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Term
Definition
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Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
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■ 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.
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Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes
are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
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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.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on
the Door
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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.
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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
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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 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.
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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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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
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Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
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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. • Open the door and close
securely.
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.
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Another selection entered • Press PAUSE/OFF.
already in oven and
PAUSE/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered • Make sure you have
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after pressing TIME COOK.
entered cooking time
after pressing TIME COOK.
PAUSE/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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Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
■ Light reflection around door or outer case.
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■ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power
levels other than high.
■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
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■ TV/radio interference might be noticed 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.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
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For The Period Of:
GE Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a
defect in materials or workmanship. During this
one-year limited warranty, GE will also provide, free
of charge, all labor to replace the defective part. You
will be responsible for any in-home service costs.
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Four Years
The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to
a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
four-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for
any labor or in-home service costs.
For the second through
fifth year from the date
of the original purchase
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For the above limited 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. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
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What GE Will Not Cover:
■ Service trips to your home to teach you ■ Replacement of house fuses or
how to use the product.
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.
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■ 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
state’s Attorney General.
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Service Telephone Numbers.
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GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
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.
Special Needs Service 800.626.2000
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TDD 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, follow
these three steps. First, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—
including your phone number—to: 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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