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Profile
Microwave/Convection OvenOwner’s Manual
Model: 825 WattsJVM1090
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41Helpful InformationCare and Cleaning 42
47If Something Goes WrongBefore You Call For Service 47GE Service Numbers 50Warranty Back Cover
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000
GE Appliances
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Important Safety InformationPrecautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy 2Special Notes About Microwaving 6
Operating InstructionsFeatures of Your Microwave 11The Controls on Your Microwave 12Time Cooking 17Temperature Cooking 27Automatic Cooking 32Other Features 36
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Important Safety Information
Read All Safety InformationBefore Using
Precautionsto AvoidPossibleExposure toExcessiveMicrowaveEnergy
Do Not Attempt to operatethis oven with the dooropen since open-dooroperation can result inharmful exposure tomicrowave energy. It isimportant not to defeator tamper with the safetyinterlocks.
Do Not Place any objectbetween the oven frontface and the door orallow soil or cleanerresidue to accumulate onsealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly importantthat the oven door closeproperly and that there isno damage to the:
1 door (bent)2 hinges and latches
(broken or loosened)3 door seals and sealing
surfaces.
The Oven Should Not beadjusted or repaired byanyone except properlyqualified servicepersonnel.
For YourSafety
For your safety the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or toprevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Welcome to the GE family.We’re proud of our qualityproducts and we believe in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hearit in the friendly voices ofour consumer servicedepartment.
Best of all, you’llexperience these valueseach time you use yourmicrowave. That’simportant, because yournew microwave will be partof your family for a longtime.
Welcome
Write down the model andserial numbers here. Theyare on a label inside theoven.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to theinside back cover of thismanual. You will need it toobtain service underwarranty.
Help ushelp you
800.626.2000
Before you call for service, there are a few things youcan do to help us serve youbetter.
Read this manual. It contains instructions tohelp you use and maintainyour microwave properly.
If you received a damagedoven...immediately contactthe dealer (or builder) thatsold you the oven.
Save time and money. Check the section titled “If Something GoesWrong” before calling.This section helps yousolve common problemsthat might occur.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing helpis only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customerservice numbers isincluded in the back of this book. Or call the GE Answer Center® at800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Need Help?
Start Here!…Before using your Microwave
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Important Safety Information
Read All Safety Information Before Using
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessivemicrowave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including thefollowing sections.
WARNING
• Read and follow thespecific “Precautions toAvoid Possible Exposureto Excessive MicrowaveEnergy” on page 2.
• This appliance must begrounded. Connect onlyto properly groundedoutlet. See GroundingInstructions section onpage 10.
• Do not mount thisappliance over a sink.
• Install or locate thisappliance only inaccordance with theprovided InstallationInstructions.
• This over-the-range ovenwas designed for use overranges no wider than 42inches. It may be installedover both gas and electriccooking equipment.
• Do not operate thisappliance if it has adamaged power cord orplug, if it is not workingproperly, or if it has beendamaged or dropped.
• Do not cover or block any openings on theappliance.
• Use this appliance onlyfor its intended use asdescribed in this guide.Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors inthis appliance. Thismicrowave oven isspecifically designed toheat, dry or cook food,and is not intended for laboratory orindustrial use.
This microwave oven isUL listed for installationover electric and gasranges.
This microwave oven isnot approved or testedfor marine use.
SafetyPrecautions
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• Do not store thisappliance outdoors. Donot use this product nearwater—for example, in awet basement, near aswimming pool or near a sink.
• Keep power cord awayfrom heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse powercord or plug in water.
• When using theconvection orcombination cookingfunctions, both theoutside and inside of theoven will become hot.Always use hot pads toremove containers offood and accessories suchas broiler pan, oven shelfand temperature probe.
• To reduce the risk of firein the oven cavity:
— Do not cover the shelf or any other part of theoven with metal foil.This will causeoverheating of themicrowave/convectionoven.
— Do not overcook food.Carefully attendappliance if paper,plastic or other com-bustible materials areplaced inside the ovenwhile cooking.
— Remove wire twist-tiesand metal handles frompaper or plastic con-tainers before placingthem in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paperproducts, cookingutensils or food in theoven when not in use.
— If materials inside ovenshould ignite, keep theoven door closed, turnthe oven off anddisconnect the powercord, or shut off powerat the fuse or circuitbreaker panel. If thedoor is opened, the firemay spread.
• See door surface cleaninginstructions in the Careand Cleaning section(s)of this guide.
• This appliance should be serviced only byqualified servicepersonnel. Contactnearest authorizedservice facility forexamination, repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance,close supervision isnecessary when used bychildren.
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Arcing is the microwaveterm for sparks in the oven.Arcing is caused by:
• The temperature probein the microwave but notinserted in the food.
• The metal shelf notinstalled correctly so ittouches the microwavewall.
• Metal or foil touching theside of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food(upturned edges act likeantennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties,poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in themicrowave.
• Recycled paper towelscontaining small metalpieces being used in themicrowave.
If you see arcing, pressthe CLEAR/OFF pad andcorrect the problem.
Arcing
• Do not pop popcorn inyour microwave ovenunless in a specialmicrowave popcornaccessory or unless youuse popcorn labeled foruse in microwave ovens.
• Some products such aswhole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example,closed jars—will explodeand should not be heatedin this microwave oven.Such use of themicrowave oven couldresult in injury.
• Do not boil eggs in amicrowave oven. Pressurewill build up inside eggyolk and will cause it toburst, possibly resultingin injury.
• Operating the microwavewith no food inside formore than a minute ortwo may cause damage tothe oven and could start afire. It increases the heataround the magnetronand can shorten the lifeof the oven.
• Foods with unbrokenouter “skin” such aspotatoes, hot dogs,sausages, tomatoes,apples, chicken livers andother giblets, and eggyolks should be piercedto allow steam to escapeduring cooking.
Foods
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• Avoid heating baby foodin glass jars, even with thelid off. Make sure allinfant food is thoroughlycooked. Stir food todistribute the heatevenly. Be careful toprevent scalding whenwarming formula orbreast milk. The containermay feel cooler than themilk really is. Always testthe milk before feedingthe baby.
• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain specialcircumstances, liquidsmay start to boil duringor shortly after removalfrom the microwave oven.To prevent burns fromsplashing liquid, werecommend the following:before removing thecontainer from the oven,allow the container tostand in the oven for 30to 40 seconds after theoven has shut off. Do notboil liquids in narrow-necked containers suchas soft drink bottles, wineflasks and especiallynarrow-necked coffeecups. Even if thecontainer is opened,excessive steam can buildup and cause it to burstor overflow.
• Don’t defrost frozenbeverages in narrow-necked bottles (especiallycarbonated beverages).Even if the container isopened, pressure canbuild up. This can causethe container to burst,possibly resulting ininjury.
• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Becareful when opening any containers of hotfood, including popcornbags, cooking pouchesand boxes. To preventpossible injury, directsteam away from handsand face.
• Do not overcookpotatoes. They coulddehydrate and catch fire, causing damage toyour oven.
• When cooking pork,follow the directionsexactly and always cookthe meat to an internaltemperature of at least170°F. This assures that,in the remote possibilitythat trichina may bepresent in the meat, itwill be killed and meatwill be safe to eat.
SAFETYFACTSUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other liquids do notalways bubble whenthey reach the boilingpoint. They can actuallyget superheated and notbubble at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved orwhen something like aspoon or tea bag is putinto it.
To prevent this fromhappening and causinginjury, do not heat anyliquid for more than 2minutes per cup. Afterheating, let the cup stand in the microwavefor 30 seconds beforemoving it or puttinganything into it.
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Make sure all cookwareused in your microwaveoven is suitable formicrowaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes,measuring cups, custardcups, pottery or chinadinnerware which does nothave metallic trim or glazewith a metallic sheen canbe used. Some cookware islabeled “suitable formicrowaving.”
• If you are not sure if adish is microwave-safe,use this test: Place in theoven both the dish youare testing and a glassmeasuring cup filled with1 cup of water—set themeasuring cup either inor next to the dish.Microwave 1 minute athigh. If the dish heats, itshould not be used formicrowaving. If the dishremains cool and only thewater in the cup heats,then the dish ismicrowave-safe.
• If you use a meat ther-mometer while cooking,make sure it is safe foruse in microwave ovens.
• Do not use recycledpaper products. Recycledpaper towels, napkinsand waxed paper cancontain metal fleckswhich may cause arcingor ignite. Paper productscontaining nylon ornylon filaments shouldbe avoided, as they mayalso ignite.
• Some styrofoam trays(like those that meat ispackaged on) have a thinstrip of metal embeddedin the bottom. Whenmicrowaved, the metalcan burn the floor of theoven or ignite a papertowel.
• Do not use paperproducts when themicrowave/convectionoven is operated in theconvection orcombination mode.
• Do not use the microwaveto dry newspapers.
• Not all plastic wrap issuitable for use in micro-wave ovens. Check thepackage for proper use.
• Paper towels, waxedpaper and plastic wrapcan be used to coverdishes in order to retainmoisture and preventspattering. Be sure tovent plastic wrap so steamcan escape.
• Cookware may becomehot because of heattransferred from theheated food. Pot holdersmay be needed to handlethe cookware.
• “Boilable” cookingpouches and tightlyclosed plastic bags shouldbe slit, pierced or ventedas directed by package. Ifthey are not, plastic couldburst during or immed-iately after cooking,possibly resulting in injury.Also, plastic storagecontainers should be atleast partially uncoveredbecause they form a tightseal. When cooking withcontainers tightly coveredwith plastic wrap, removecovering carefully anddirect steam away fromhands and face.
Microwave-SafeCookware
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How to test for a microwave-safe dish.
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• Use foil only as directedin this guide. TV dinnersmay be microwaved infoil trays less than 3/4″high; remove the top foilcover and return the trayto the box. When usingfoil in the microwaveoven, keep the foil atleast 1 inch away from thesides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware—Plasticcookware designed formicrowave cooking is veryuseful, but should be usedcarefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be astolerant of overcookingconditions as are glass orceramic materials andmay soften or char ifsubjected to short periodsof overcooking. In longerexposures to over-cooking, the food andcookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1 Use microwave-safeplastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookwaremanufacturer’srecommendations.
2 Do not microwave emptycontainers.
3 Do not permit children touse plastic cookwarewithout completesupervision.
The fan will operateautomatically undercertain conditions (seeAutomatic Fan feature).Take care to prevent thestarting and spreading ofaccidental cooking fireswhile the vent fan is in use.
• Clean the underside ofthe microwave often. Donot allow grease to buildup on the microwave orthe fan filters.
• In the event of a greasefire on the surface unitsbelow the microwaveoven, smother a flamingpan on the surface unitby covering the pancompletely with a lid, acookie sheet or a flat tray.
• Use care when cleaningthe vent fan filters.Corrosive cleaningagents, such as lye-basedoven cleaners, maydamage the filters.
• When flaming foodsunder the microwave,turn the vent fan off. Thefan, if operating, mayspread the flame.
• Never leave surface unitsbeneath your microwaveoven unattended at highheat settings. Boiloverscause smoking and greasyspillovers that may igniteand spread if themicrowave vent fan isoperating. To minimizeautomatic fan operation,use adequate sizedcookware and use highheat on surface units onlywhen necessary.
The Vent Fan
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Important Safety Information
Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits
WARNINGImproper use of thegrounding plug can result ina risk of electric shock.
This appliance must begrounded. In the event ofan electrical short circuit,grounding reduces the riskof electric shock byproviding an escape wirefor the electric current.
This appliance is equippedwith a power cord having agrounding wire with agrounding plug. The plugmust be plugged into anoutlet that is properlyinstalled and grounded.
Consult a qualified electri-cian or service technician ifthe grounding instructions are not completely under-stood, or if doubt exists asto whether the appliance isproperly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it isyour personal responsibilityand obligation to have itreplaced with a properlygrounded 3-prong walloutlet.
Do not under any circum-stances cut or remove thethird (ground) prong fromthe power cord.
Do not use an adapter plugwith this appliance.
Do not use an extensioncord with this appliance. Ifthe power cord is too short,have a qualified electricianor service technician installan outlet near theappliance.
For best operation, plugthis appliance into its ownelectrical outlet to preventflickering of lights, blowingof fuse or tripping ofcircuit breaker.
GroundingInstructions
Filler Panel KitsJX40WH—WhiteJX41—BlackJX40AL—AlmondWhen replacing a 36″ or42″ range hood, filler panelkits fill in the additionalwidth to provide a custombuilt-in appearance.
For installation betweencabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet installation. Eachkit contains two 3″-widefiller panels. Two kits areneeded for a 42″ opening.
Filter KitsJX81A—RecirculatingCharcoal Filter KitFiller kits are used whenthe microwave oven cannotbe vented to the outside.
Decorative Panel KitJX22SS—Stainless Steel
When replacing a Hi/Lowrange, the decorative panelkit fills in the area betweenthe microwave and therange left by the Hi/Lowmodel.
Available at extra cost fromyour GE supplier.
Optional Kits
Ensure proper groundexists before use.
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GE Appliancesthis should be a jx81, not a jx81a.
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave(Throughout this manual, features and appearancemay vary from your model.)
1 Temperature Probe. Use with TempCook/Hold, ConvectionTemperature Cook,CombinationTemperature Cook, or Combination Roast.
2 Shelf. The metal shelfmust be in place on the oven floor whenconvection orcombination cooking.Remove the shelf formicrowave-only cooking.
3 Broiler Pan. Consists of adrip pan and a spattershield. See ConvectionBroiling section forinstructions.
4 Door Handle. Pull to openthe door. The door mustbe securely latched forthe microwave tooperate.
5 Door Latches.
6 Window with MetalShield. Screen allowscooking to be viewedwhile keepingmicrowaves confined in the oven.
7 Receptacle forTemperature Probe. Probe must be securelyinserted into thereceptacle before theoven will Temp Cook,ConvectionTemperature Cook,CombinationTemperature Cook, or Combination Roast.
8 Touch Control PanelDisplay.
9 Grease Filters.
10 Cooktop Light.
NOTE: Rating plate, ovenvent(s) and oven light arelocated on the inside wallsof the microwave oven.
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Time and Auto FeaturesTime Cooking
Press EnterMICRO COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time.DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time.Convection COOK Oven temperature and amount of
cooking time.Combination COOK Oven temperature and amount of
cooking time.Convection BROIL (Press once) HIGH temperature automatically selected.
Enter amount of broiling time.Convection BROIL (Press twice) LOW temperature automatically selected.
Enter amount of broiling time.EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10.
Press EnterDEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Food weight.
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Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
DEFROSTAUTO / TIME
MICROCOOK I & II
COOK
1-10
POWERLEVEL
ADD30 SEC
BROIL
CONVECTION
COOK
COMBINATION
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1EXPRESS COOK
4EXPRESS COOK
5EXPRESS COOK
6EXPRESS COOK
3EXPRESS COOK
2EXPRESS COOK
You can cook withconvection heat,microwaves or acombination ofboth. You can cookby time or bytemperature.
You can also letthe microwavechoose the settingsautomatically byusing the sensorfeatures.
Defrosting by Weight
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Temperature FeaturesProbe Cooking
Sensor Features
Press EnterTEMP COOK/HOLD Food temperature. Convection COOK Oven temperature
and foodtemperature.
Combination COOK Oven temperatureand food temperature.
Combination ROAST MEDIUM(Press once) automatically
selected.Combination ROAST WELL (Press twice) automatically
selected.
Press Enter OptionPOPCORN Starts more/less time
immediately!BEVERAGE Starts
immediately!REHEAT Starts more/less time
immediately!COOK Food type 1–7
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TEMPCOOK/HOLD
PROBE
ROAST
COOK
CONVECTION
COOK
COMBINATION
PROBE
BEVERAGEPOPCORN
REHEAT COOK
SENSOR
2 3
HELPPress this pad and anyfeature pad for usageinstructions and tips.
GUIDES IN BOOK• Cooking• Time Defrost• Cooking Reference
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Operating Instructions
Microwave/Convection Cooking
Microwave cooking usesvery short, high frequencyradio waves. The movementof the microwaves throughthe food creates heat andcooks most foods fasterthan regular methods.Microwave cooking heatsthe food, not the cookwareor the interior of the oven.
Convection cookingconstantly circulatesheated air around thefood. It creates evenbrowning and sealed-inflavor by the motion of hotair over the food surfaces.
Using a combination ofmicrowave and convectioncooking is also an option.
You can cook by time or by temperature. Whencooking by temperature,the temperature probemonitors the internaltemperature of the food to let you know when it is ready.
How It Works
Microwave Convection Combination
Cooking Microwave energy is Hot air circulates around Microwave energy and Method distributed evenly for food to produce browned convection heat
fast, thorough cooking. exteriors and seal in juices. combine to cook foods.
Heat Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and Source circulating heated air.Heat Heat produced within Heat conducted from Food heats from instant Conduction food by instant energy outside of food to inside. energy penetration and
penetration. heat conducted from outside of food.
Benefits Fast, high-efficiency Aids in browning and Shortened cooking cooking. Oven and seals in flavor. Cooks some time from microwave surroundings do not foods faster than energy, plus browning get hot. Easy clean-up. regular ovens. and crisping from
convection heat.
Comparison Guide
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Heat-Resistant Glass, YES YES YESGlass-Ceramic(Pyrex®, Fire King®,Corning Ware®, etc.)Ceramic (cookware YES YES YESwith no metal trim)Metal NO YES NONon Heat-Resistant Glass NO NO NOMicrowave-Safe Plastics YES NO SOMETIMES*Plastic Films and Wraps YES NO NOPaper Products YES NO NOStraw, Wicker and Wood YES NO NO
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.
Cookware
Convection Cooking
Metal pans are recom-mended for all types ofbaked products.
Dark or dull finish metalpans are best for breadsand pies because theyabsorb heat and producecrisper crust.
Shiny aluminum pans arebetter for cakes, cookies ormuffins because these pansreflect heat and helpproduce a light, tendercrust.
Use glass or glass-ceramiccasserole or baking dishesfor egg and cheese recipesbecause they are easier toclean.
Combination Cooking
Use glass or glass-ceramicbaking containers. Do notuse cookware with metaltrim. It may cause arcingwhich can damage thecookware, the shelf or theoven.
Heat-resistant plasticmicrowave cookware (safeto 400°F.) may be used.
Cookware Tips
Cookware Microwave Convection Combination
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Operating Instructions
Variable power levels addflexibility to microwavecooking. The power levelson the microwave oven canbe compared to the surfaceunits on a range. High(power level 10) or fullpower is the fastest way tocook and gives you 100%power. Each power levelgives you microwaveenergy a certain percent ofthe time. Power level 7 ismicrowave energy 70% ofthe time. Power level 3 isenergy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) willcook faster but food mayneed more frequentstirring, rotating or turningover. Most cooking will bedone on High (power level10). A lower setting willcook more evenly andneed less stirring orrotating of the food.
Some foods may havebetter flavor, texture orappearance if one of thelower settings is used. Usea lower power level whencooking foods that have atendency to boil over, suchas scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when themicrowave energy cyclesoff) give time for the food
to “equalize” or transferheat to the inside of thefood. An example of this isshown with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If micro-wave energy did not cycleoff, the outside of the foodwould cook before theinside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various powerlevels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casserolesand reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderiz-ing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 3 Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter.
How to Change the Power Level The power level may beentered or changedimmediately afterentering the featuretime for MICRO COOK,TIME DEFROST orEXPRESS COOK. Thepower level may also bechanged during timecountdown.
1 Press MICRO COOKI & II or select TimeDefrost.
2 Enter cooking ordefrosting time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.4 Select desired power
level 1–10.5 Press START.
Changing PowerLevels
1EXPRESS COOK
4EXPRESS COOK
7
5EXPRESS COOK
6EXPRESS COOK
8 9
3EXPRESS COOK
2EXPRESS COOK
0DISPLAY ON/OFF
POWERLEVEL
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START
PAUSE
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Time Features
Micro Cook IAllows you to microwavefor any time up to 99minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) isautomatically set, but youmay change it for moreflexibility.
You may open the doorduring Micro Cook tocheck the food. Close thedoor and press START toresume cooking.
Micro Cook IILets you change powerlevels automatically duringcooking. Here’s how to do it:
1 Press MICRO COOK I & II.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change the power level if you don’t want fullpower. (Press POWERLEVEL. Select a desiredpower level 1–10.)
4 Press MICRO COOK I & II again.
5 Enter the second cooktime.
6 Change the power level if you don’t want fullpower. (Press POWERLEVEL. Select a powerlevel 1–10.)
7 Press START.
At the end of Micro Cook I,Micro Cook II countsdown.
1 Press MICRO COOK I & II.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Change power level if you don’t want fullpower. (Press POWERLEVEL. Select a desiredpower level 1–10.)
4 Press START.
Micro Cook
MICROCOOK I & II
1EXPRESS COOK
4EXPRESS COOK
7
5EXPRESS COOK
6EXPRESS COOK
8 9
3EXPRESS COOK
2EXPRESS COOK
0DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
PAUSE
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Micro Cook I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish afterhalf of time.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli(fresh cut) 1 bunch 8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)(fresh spears) 1 bunch 10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.
(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.chopped)(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage(fresh) 1 medium head 9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.) water.(wedges) 8 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower(flowerets) 1 medium head 10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. 2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed vegetables(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 10 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons chopped water.and leaf)
Squash(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.and yellow)(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous butternut) (about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Allows you to defrost forthe length of time youselect. See the DefrostingGuide for suggested times.
Power level 3 is automati-cally set, but you maychange this for more flexi-bility. You may defrostsmall items more quicklyby raising the power levelafter entering the time.However, they will needmore frequent attentionthan usual.
Power level 7 cuts the totaldefrosting time in abouthalf; power level 10 cutsthe total time to approxi-mately 1/3. Rotate or stirfood frequently.
At one half of selecteddefrosting time, the ovensignals TURN. At this time,turn food over and breakapart or rearrange piecesfor more even defrosting.Shield any warm areas withsmall pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise maybe heard during defrosting.This sound is normal whenthe oven is not operating atHigh power.
Defrosting Tips• Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrostedin the package. Tightlyclosed packages shouldbe slit, pierced or ventedAFTER food has partiallydefrosted. Plastic storagecontainers should be atleast partially uncovered.
• Family-size, prepackagedfrozen dinners can bedefrosted and micro-waved. If the food is in afoil container, transfer itto a microwave-safe dish.
• Foods that spoil easily,such as milk, eggs, fish,stuffings, poultry andpork, should not beallowed to sit out formore than one hour after defrosting. Roomtemperature promotesthe growth of harmfulbacteria.
• For more even defrostingof larger foods, such asbeef, lamb and vealroasts, use Auto Defrost.
• Be sure large meats are completely defrostedbefore cooking.
• When defrosted, foodshould be cool butsoftened in all areas. If stillslightly icy, return to themicrowave very briefly, orlet it stand a few minutes.
1 Press DEFROSTAUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
4 Turn food over when the oven signals.
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained in the Auto Featuresection.)
Time Defrost
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Food Time Comments
Breads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 lb.) 7 to 9 min.Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half the time.
FruitPlastic pouch—1 to 2 3 to 6 min.(10-oz. package)
Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let
stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.Steaks, chops and cutlets 6 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.
PoultryChicken, broiler-fryer 16 to 20 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let standto finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole 18 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) 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 8 to 14 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-per lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 6 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
How to Convection Cook
1 Press Convection COOK.
2 Enter the desired oventemperature.
3 To preheat, pressSTART. If you do notopen the door within 30 minutes the oven willturn off automatically.
4 When the temperature is reached, the ovensignals. Place the food in the oven.
5 Enter the desiredcooking time.
6 Press START.
If you do not want topreheat, skip steps 3 and 4.
For Best Results
• Allow at least one inchbetween the pan and thewalls of the oven.
• When converting yourfavorite recipe fromregular oven cooking to convection cooking,lower the oventemperature 25–50°F.and check food at theminimum time.
Cooking Tip
Some foods cook fasterusing convection cookingthan in regular ovencooking.
Resume Feature
If your foods are not quitedone you can bake themfor two more minutes atyour previous settingsusing the Resume feature.
1 Press Convection COOK.
2 Press START.
What happens whenConvection Cooking…During convectioncooking a heatingelement is used to raisethe temperature of theair inside the oven. Anyoven temperature from225°F. to 450°F. maybe programmed. A fancirculates the heatedair throughout theoven, over and aroundthe food, producinggolden brown exteriorsand rich, moistinteriors.
Convection Cooking
COOK
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GE Appliancesyou have 60 seconds to decide to "resume" baking. Also, you can ADD 30 seconds for even more time, for a total of 2:30 for addt. baking.
GE AppliancesTo enter time, for 1 minute it would be 1:00. For 60 minutes, it would be 60:00. The timer is 99 minutes,99 seconds.
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How to Combination Cook
1 Press CombinationCOOK.
2 Enter the desired oventemperature.
3 To preheat, pressSTART. If you do notopen the door within 30minutes the oven willturn off automatically.
4 When the temperature is reached, the ovensignals. Place the food inthe oven.
5 Enter the desiredcooking time.
6 Press START.
If you do not want topreheat, skip steps 3 and 4.
For Best Results
• Allow at least one inchbetween the pan and thewalls of the oven.
• When converting yourfavorite recipe fromregular oven cooking toconvection cooking,lower the oventemperature 25–50°F.and check food at theminimum time.
Cooking Tips
• Do not use metalcookware withCombination Cook.
• Check the Cookware andAccessories section forcorrect cookware whencombination cooking.
• Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collectjuices and preventspattering.
What happens whenCombination Cooking…Combination cookingcombines microwavecooking and convectioncooking. The microwaveenergy cooks foodquickly and convectioncirculation of heatedair browns foodsbeautifully.
Combination Cooking
COOK
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Time Features
How to Convection Broil
1 Press Convection BROILonce for HIGH (450°F.)or twice for LOW(425°F.).
2 To preheat, pressSTART.
3 When the temperature is reached, the ovensignals. Place the food onthe broiler pan and placeit on the oven shelf. Ifthe oven door remainsclosed, the oven will holdthe temperature for 30 minutes and then shut off.
4 Enter the desiredbroiling time.
5 Press START.
If you do not want topreheat, skip steps 2 and 3.
Cooking Tips
• If meat has fat or gristlearound the edge, cutvertical slashes throughboth about 2 inchesapart. If desired, fat maybe trimmed, leaving alayer about 1/8 inchthick. This will help keepspattering and smokingto a minimum.
• When using the broilerpan, be sure to use thespatter shield; otherwise,meat juices may becomehot enough to catch fire.
• If you use aluminum foilto line the drip pan orspatter shield, you mustmold the foil tightly to it.Cut slits in the spattershield so fat and meatjuices drain into the drippan.
What happens whenConvection Broiling…Broiling is cooking byintense top heat. Themetal shelf must be inplace on the shelfsupports whenconvection broiling.Most fish and tendercuts of meat can bebroiled.
Convection Broiling
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Convection Broil—Place thebroiler pan (spatter shield anddrip pan) on top of the shelf.
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You can use this feature two ways:
• It will add 30 seconds tothe time counting downeach time the pad ispressed.
• It can be used as a quickway to set 30 seconds ofcooking time.
Add 30 Seconds
ADD30 SEC
This is a quick way to setcooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the ExpressCook pads (from 1 to 6)for 1 to 6 minutes ofcooking at power level 10.For example, press the 2pad for 2 minutes ofcooking time.
The power level can bechanged as time iscounting down. PressPOWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
Express Cook
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Auto Defrost
The Defrost Auto/Timefeature gives you two waysto defrost frozen foods.Press DEFROSTAUTO/TIME once forAuto Defrost or twice forTime Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat,poultry and fish. Use TimeDefrost for most otherfrozen foods.
Auto Defrost automaticallysets the defrosting timesand power levels to giveeven defrosting results formeats, poultry and fish.
• Remove meat frompackage and place onmicrowave-safe dish.
• Twice during defrost, theoven signals TURN. Ateach TURN signal, turnthe food over. Removedefrosted meat or shieldwarm areas with smallpieces of foil.
• After defrosting, mostmeats need to stand 5minutes to completedefrosting. Large roastsshould stand for about 30 minutes.
Conversion GuideIf the weight of food isstated in pounds andounces, the ounces mustbe converted to tenths(.1) of a pound.
Weight of Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces (tenths of
a pound)
1–2 .1
3 .2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8 .5
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
1 Press DEFROSTAUTO/TIME once.
2 Using the ConversionGuide at right, enterfood weight. Forexample, press pads 1and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START.
(Time Defrost isexplained in the TimeFeatures section.)
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Operating Instructions
Auto Feature
DEFROSTAUTO / TIME
GUIDE
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The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer thatmonitors the temperatureof the food. The probemust be used when usingTemp Cook/Hold,Convection TemperatureCook, CombinationTemperature Cook, orCombination Roast.
The probe is notrecommended for batters,doughs, frozen foods andfoods which are difficult to cook precisely bytemperature. Use theMicro Cook setting forthese foods.
• Make sure the cable endis inserted all the way intothe oven wall receptacle.
• Insert the probe into thecenter of the food. Makesure the handle does nottouch the food or the topor sides of the oven.
• Do not leave the probe in the oven if it’s notinserted in food. If ittouches the oven wall, itmay damage the oven.
Cooking Tips
• Do not twist, drop orbend the probe.
• Be sure frozen food hasbeen completelydefrosted beforeinserting the probe. Theprobe may break off ifused in frozen foods.
• Cover foods loosely formoisture control andquick, even heating.
• Use a lower power levelwith the probe; foods willtake longer to cook butthey will heat moreevenly.
What happens when youuse the probe…
Cooking with theprobe allows you toheat food to a certaintemperature. This isthe best way to cookmany foods.
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Temperature Features
CableEnd
Handle
Appearance may vary
Sensor
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Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
How to Use the Probe toTemp Cook
1 Insert the temperatureprobe in the center ofthe food and attach itsecurely in the oven wall.
2 Press TEMPCOOK/HOLD.
3 Enter the desired food temperature.
4 Change power level ifyou don’t want fullpower. (Press POWERLEVEL. Select a powerlevel 1–10.)
5 Press START.
6 When the temperature isreached, the microwavewill signal. Food will beheld at this temperaturefor 60 minutes. The ovenbeeps when the holdtime is complete.
Temp Cook/Hold
TEMPCOOK/HOLD
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How to Convection Cookwith the Temperature Probe
1 Insert the probe in thefood and attach itsecurely to the oven wall.
2 Press Convection COOK.
3 Enter the desired oven temperature.
4 Enter the desired foodtemperature. Any foodtemperature from 90°F.to 199°F. may be programmed.
5 Press START.
The temperature probemonitors the temperatureof the food and turns theoven off automaticallywhen the desiredtemperature is reached.
For Best Results
• Allow at least one inchbetween the pan and thewalls of the oven.
• When converting yourfavorite recipe fromregular oven cooking to convection cooking,lower the oventemperature 25–50°F.and check food atminimum time.
Convection Cooking withthe temperature probe…
Convection cookingwith the temperatureprobe allows you tocook foods precisely tothe degree of donenessdesired, while theconstantly circulatinghot air assures evencooking and browning.
ConvectionTemperature Cooking
COOK
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Temperature Features
How to Combination Cookwith the Temperature Probe
1 Insert the probe in thefood and attach itsecurely to the oven wall.
2 Press CombinationCOOK.
3 Enter the desired oven temperature.
4 Enter the desired foodtemperature. Any foodtemperature from 90°F.to 199°F. may be programmed.
5 Press START.
The temperature probemonitors the temperatureof the food and turns theoven off automaticallywhen the desiredtemperature is reached.
For Best Results
• Allow at least one inchbetween the pan and thewalls of the oven.
• When converting yourfavorite recipe fromregular oven cooking to convection cooking,lower the oventemperature 25–50°F.and check food atminimum time.
Combination Cooking withthe temperature probe…
Combination cookingwith the temperatureprobe allows you toenjoy the benefits ofcombination cookingwith the precision ofthe temperature probe.
CombinationTemperature Cooking
COOK
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How to Combination Roast
1 Insert the probe in thefood and attach itsecurely to the oven wall.
2 Press CombinationROAST once for mediumor twice for well done.
3 Press START.
When the programmedtemperature is reached,the oven holds the food atthat temperature for up to1 hour.
Cooking Tips
• The metal shelf must beon the oven floor duringCombination Roast.
• Place food in a glass dishon a trivet.
• Just as in regularroasting, only tenderroasts should be roastedby using the probe. Lesstender roasts should bemicrowaved by time.
• Insert the probehorizontally into thecenter meaty area nottouching bone or fat.Make sure the handledoes not touch the foodor the top or sides of theoven.
What happens inCombination Roast…
Combination Roast issimilar to CombinationTemperature Cooking.It uses both microwaveand convectioncooking as well as thetemperature probe.
Combination Roast
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• The proper containersand covers are essentialfor best sensor cooking.
• Always use microwave-safe containers and coverthem with lids or ventedplastic wrap. Never usetight sealing plasticcontainers—they canprevent steam fromescaping and cause foodto overcook.
• Be sure the outside of the cooking containersand the inside of themicrowave oven are drybefore placing food inthe oven. Beads ofmoisture turning intosteam can mislead thesensor.
What happens when using the SensorFeatures…
The Sensor Featuresdetect the increasinghumidity releasedduring cooking. Theoven automaticallyadjusts the cookingtime to various typesand amounts of food.
Humidity Sensor
Dry off dishes so they don’tmislead the sensor.
Vented
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How to Use the PopcornFeature
1 Follow package instruc-tions, using Micro Cookif the package is less than1.75 ounces or largerthan 3.5 ounces. Placethe package of popcornin the center of themicrowave.
2 Press POPCORN. Theoven starts immediately.
If you open the door while“POPCORN” is displayed,“SENSOR ERROR” willappear. Close the door,press CLEAR/OFF andbegin again.
How to Adjust the PopcornProgram to Provide a Shorteror Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand ofpopcorn you use underpopsor overcooks consistently,you can add or subtract20–30 seconds to theautomatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN,press 9 immediately afterthe oven starts for an extra20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another10 seconds (total 30seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN,press 1 immediately afterthe oven starts for 20seconds less cooking time.
Press 1 again to reducecooking time another 10seconds (total 30 secondsless time).
NOTE: Do not use themetal shelf when cookingpopcorn.
Popcorn
POPCORN
91EXPRESS COOK
(less time) (more time)
Press BEVERAGE to heat acup of coffee or otherbeverage.
Drinks heated with theBeverage feature may bevery hot. Remove thecontainer with care.
BEVERAGE
Beverage
Use only with prepackagedmicrowave popcorn weighing1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
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Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
How to Use the ReheatFeature1 Place covered food in
the oven. PressREHEAT. The ovenstarts immediately.
2 The oven signals whensteam is sensed and thetime remaining beginscounting down.
Do not open the oven dooruntil time is countingdown. If the door isopened, close it and pressSTART immediately.
After removing food from theoven, stir, if possible, to evenout the temperature. If food isnot hot enough, use MicroCook to reheat for more time.Reheated foods may havewide variations intemperature. Some areasmay be extremely hot.
Some Foods NotRecommended For Use WithReheat
It is best to use Micro Cookfor these foods:
• Bread products.
• Foods that must bereheated uncovered.
• Foods that need to bestirred or rotated.
• Foods calling for a drylook or crisp surface afterreheating.
NOTE: Do not use themetal shelf when usingthe Reheat feature.
REHEAT
Reheat
For reheating single servingsof previously cooked foods ora plate of leftovers.
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How to Sensor Cook
1 Place covered food in theoven. Press COOK andthe desired food type.The oven will startimmediately.
NOTE: You may also scrollthrough the food type listby tapping the COOK pad.When the desired foodtype appears, pressSTART.
2 The oven signals whensteam is sensed and timeremaining is countingdown. Turn or stir thefood if necessary.
Do not open the oven dooruntil time is countingdown. If the door isopened, close it and pressSTART immediately.
NOTE: If the food is notdone enough, use MicroCook to cook for moretime.
NOTE: Do not use themetal shelf when usingthe Cook feature.
COOK
Cook
1 Canned Vegetables 4–16 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Frozen Vegetables 4–16 oz. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables 4–16 oz. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
4 Potatoes 1/2–2 lbs. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoeson the oven floor.
5 Fish Fillets 4–16 oz. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
6 Chicken Pieces 1–8 Cover with vented plastic wrap.pieces
7 Ground Meats 1/2–3 lbs. Use round casserole dish. Crumble (Beef, Pork, Turkey) meat into dish. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. Drain and stir at signal.
Food Type Amount Comments
Cooking Guide
The Cook feature gives you easy,automatic results with a variety of foods.
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Other Features
The HELP pad displaysfeature information andhelpful hints. Press HELP,then select a feature pad.
HELP
Help
To remind you that youhave food in the oven, theoven will display “FOOD ISREADY” and beep once a
minute until you eitheropen the oven door orpress CLEAR/OFF.
Cooking CompleteReminder
• Never use the shelf formicrowave-only cooking.Remove the shelf fromthe oven whenmicrowave-only cooking.
• Always place the shelf onthe floor of the oven forconvection andcombination cooking.
• Use potholders whenhandling the shelf andcookware. They will behot.
• Do not use the broilerpan or spatter shieldwhile microwaving.
• Place the shelf on theupper supports forconvection broiling.
Shelf
To turn the clock displayoff, press and hold 0 forabout three seconds.
To redisplay the clock,repeat.
Display On/Off
0DISPLAY ON/OFF
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Press to enter the time ofday or to check the time ofday while microwaving.
1 Press CLOCK.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Select AM/PM.
4 Press START or CLOCK.
Clock
CLOCK
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AM/PM
The scroll speed of thedisplay can be changed.Press and hold the AM/PMpad about 3 seconds tobring up the display. Select1–5 for slow to fast scrollspeed.
SCROLL SPEED
AM/PM
Scroll Speed
Delay Start allows you to setthe microwave to delaycooking up to 24 hours.
1 Press DELAY START.
2 Enter the time you wantthe oven to start. (Be surethe microwave clockshows the correct time of day.)
3 Select any combinationof Defrost Auto/Time,Micro Cook I & II, TempCook/Hold, orCombination Roast.
4 Press START.
The Delay Start time will bedisplayed plus “DS.” Theoven will automaticallystart at the delayed time.
The time of day may bedisplayed by pressingCLOCK.
Delay Start
DELAYSTART
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Other Features
In addition to startingmany functions,START/PAUSE allows youto stop cooking withoutopening the door orclearing the display.
Start/Pause
START
PAUSE
The Reminder feature canbe used like an alarm clockand can be used at anytime, even when the ovenis operating. TheReminder time can be setup to 24 hours later.
1 Press REMINDER.
2 Enter the time you wantthe oven to remind you.(Be sure the microwaveclock shows the correcttime of day.)
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press REMINDER. WhenReminder signal occurs,press REMINDER to turnit off. The Remindertime may be displayed bypressing REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicatorwill remain lit to show thatthe Reminder is set. Toclear the Reminder beforeit occurs, pressREMINDER, then 0. TheREM indicator will nolonger be lit.
Reminder
REMINDER
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AM/PM
Timer On/Off operates asa minute timer and can beused at any time, evenwhen the oven is operating.
1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.
2 Enter time you want tocount down.
3 Press TIMER ON/OFFto start.
When time is up, the ovenwill signal. To turn off thetimer signal, press TIMERON/OFF.
NOTE: The timer indicatorwill be lit while the timer is operating.
Timer On/Off
TIMERON/OFF
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The vent fan removessteam and other vaporsfrom surface cooking.
Press VENT FAN once forhigh fan speed, twice forlow fan speed or a thirdtime to turn the fan off.
Vent Fan
VENTFAN
HI-LO-OFF
You may lock the controlpanel to prevent themicrowave from beingaccidentally started or usedby children.
To lock or unlock thecontrols, press and holdCLEAR/OFF for aboutthree seconds. When thecontrol panel is locked, an“L” will be displayed to theextreme right.
Child Lock-Out
CLEAROFF
An automatic fan featureprotects the microwavefrom too much heat risingfrom the cooktop below it.It automatically turns on atlow speed if it senses toomuch heat.
If you have turned the fanon you may find that youcannot turn it off. The fanwill automatically turn offwhen the internal parts arecool. It may stay on for 30minutes or more after thecooktop and microwavecontrols are turned off.
Automatic Fan
GE AppliancesMay need to hold for 5 seconds, not 3 seconds.
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Press SURFACE LIGHTonce for bright light, twicefor the night light or threetimes to turn the light off.
SURFACELIGHT
BRIGHT-NIGHT-OFF
Surface Light
The beeper sound levelcan be adjusted. PressSOUND LEVEL. Choose0–3 for mute to loud.
SOUNDLEVEL0-1-2-3
Sound Level
You can set the night light to turn on and offautomatically at any timeyou want.
1 Press AUTO NITELIGHT.
2 Enter the time you wantthe light to turn on.Select AM or PM.
3 Press AUTO NITELIGHT again and enterthe time you want thelight to turn off. SelectAM or PM.
4 Press AUTO NITELIGHT.
NITE will stay lit to remindyou that the feature is set.You can review the autonite light settings bypressing AUTO NITELIGHT.
To erase your settings and turn off the automaticfeature, press AUTO NITELIGHT, then 0.
Auto Nite Light
AUTONITE LIGHT
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
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.
• 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 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.
Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry,which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
Open the oven door a fewminutes after cooking toair out the inside. Anoccasional thoroughwiping with a solution ofbaking soda and waterkeeps the inside fresh.
NOTE: Be certain the poweris off before cleaning anypart of this oven.
Helpful Hints
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,Metal and Plastic Parts onthe Door
Some spatters can beremoved with a papertowel, others may require adamp cloth. Removegreasy spatters with a sudsycloth, then rinse with adamp cloth. Do not useabrasive cleaners or sharputensils on oven walls.Never use a commercialoven cleaner on any part ofyour microwave.
Temperature Probe
Clean immediately afterusing. To clean, wipe withsudsy cloth, then rub lightlywith plastic scouring ball ifnecessary. Rinse and dry.The probe can also bewashed in the dishwasher.
Shelf
Clean with mild soap and water or in thedishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
Broiler Pan (Spatter Shield and Drip Pan)
Remove spatter shieldfrom drip pan. Carefullypour grease from drip paninto proper container.Clean immediately afterusing. If necessary, scourwith a soap-filled or plasticscouring pad in hot, soapywater. If food has burnedon, sprinkle spatter shieldwhile hot with detergentand cover with wet papertowels or a dish cloth tosoak loose burned-onfoods. The broiler pan can also be washed in thedishwasher.
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How to Clean the Inside
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Clean the outside of themicrowave with a sudsycloth. Rinse and then dry.Wipe the window cleanwith a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth.Dry thoroughly. Do not usecleaning sprays, largeamounts of soap andwater, abrasives or sharpobjects on the panel—theycan damage it. Some papertowels can also scratch thecontrol panel.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep thearea clean where the doorseals against the micro-wave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergentsapplied with a clean spongeor soft cloth. Rinse well.
Bottom
Clean off the grease anddust on the bottom often.Use a solution of warmwater and detergent.
Do not use cleanerscontaining ammonia oralcohol on themicrowave oven.Ammonia or alcohol candamage the appearance of the microwave.
How to Clean the Outside
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Helpful Information
Light Bulb Replacement
1 To replace combinationcooktop light/nightlight, first disconnect thepower at the main fuseor circuit breaker panelor pull the plug.
2 Remove the screw on theright side of the lightcompartment cover andlower the cover until itstops.
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to bereplaced are cool beforeremoving. Break theadhesive seal by gentlyunscrewing the bulbs.
4 Raise light compartmentcover and replace thescrew. Connect electricalpower to the oven.
Replace with 40-wattincandescent bulbs.Order WB02X4253 fromyour GE supplier. Highintensity 40-watt bulbs(40S11N/1), available in supermarkets andhardware stores, mayalso be used forreplacements.
Cooktop Light/Night Light
1 To replace the ovenlight, first disconnect thepower at the main fuseor circuit breaker panelor pull the plug.
2 Remove the top grille bytaking out the 2 screwsthat hold it in place.
3 Next, remove the singlescrew located above thedoor near the center ofthe oven that secures thelight housing.
Replace the burned-outbulb with a 40-wattincandescent bulb(WB02X4253), availablefrom your GE supplier.
Oven Light
REMOVE SCREW
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AppliancesOven light is a 30 watt lamp, part #WB2X4253.
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The Exhaust Feature
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The vent fan has 2 metalreusable grease filters.
Models that recirculate airback into the room also usea charcoal filter.
The Vent Fan
Charcoal Filter(on some models)
Reusable Grease Filters(on all models)
The metal filters trapgrease released by foods onthe cooktop. They alsoprevent flames from foodson the cooktop fromdamaging the inside of themicrowave.
For this reason, the filtersmust ALWAYS be in placewhen the hood is used.The grease filters shouldbe cleaned once a month,or as needed.
Reusable GreaseFilters
To remove, slide it to therear using the tab. Pull itdown and out.
To clean the grease filter,soak it and then swish itaround in hot water anddetergent. Don’t useammonia or ammoniaproducts because they willdarken the metal. Lightbrushing can be used toremove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and let it drybefore replacing.
To replace, slide the filterin the frame slot on theback of the opening. Pullup and to the front to lockinto place.
Removing andCleaning the Filter
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The Exhaust Feature
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If the model is not ventedto the outside, the air willbe recirculated through adisposable charcoal filterthat helps remove smokeand odors.
The charcoal filter shouldbe replaced when it isnoticeably dirty or dis-colored (usually after 6 to12 months, depending onhood usage).
The charcoal filtercannot be cleaned. Itmust be replaced. OrderPart No. WB02X9883from your GE supplier.
Charcoal Filter (on some models)
To remove the charcoalfilter, disconnect power atthe main fuse or circuitbreaker panel or pull theplug.
Remove the top grille byremoving the 2 screws thathold it in place. Slide thefilter towards the front ofthe oven and remove it.
To Remove Charcoal Filter
Remove 2 grille screws toremove the grille.
To install a new filter,remove plastic and otherouter wrapping from thenew filter.
Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven asshown. It will rest at anangle on 2 side supporttabs and in front of theright rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screws.
To Install Charcoal Filter
GE Appliancesshould be a wb2x4267.
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Oven will notstart
“PLEASE INSERTPROBE “ appears on display
“SENSOR ERROR”appears on display
Floor of the oven iswarm, even whenthe oven has notbeen used
“BAD PROBE”appears on display
“LOCKED” appearson display
Food amount toolarge for SensorReheat
When using a Sensor • Do not open door until steam isfeature, the door was sensed and time is shown countingopened before steam down on display.could be detected.
Steam was not detected • Use Micro Cook to heat for more time.in maximum amount of time.
Problem Possible Cause What to Do
A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong plug on theinto wall outlet. oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
Probe has been • Insert the probe properly into the wall forgotten or not receptacle.inserted properly.
The cooktop light is • This is normal.located below the ovenfloor. When the lightis on, the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm.
The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly into the wallcompletely inserted receptacle.into the wall receptacle.
The probe is defective. • Replace the probe.
The control has been • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF forlocked. about 3 seconds to unlock the control.
Sensor Reheat is for • Use Micro Cook for large amountssingle servings of of food.recommended foods.
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“HOT—OVEN ISHOT” appears ondisplay
You hear anunusual, low-tonebeep
You have tried to start • Start over and enter a valid time of the Reminder without day.a valid time of day.
You have tried to start • Start over and enter a valid time of the Auto Nite Light day.without a valid time ofday entered for the on-time and off-time.
You have tried to change • Many of the oven’s features are preset the power level when it is and cannot be changed.not allowed.
Problem Possible Cause What to Do
The temperature inside • This is normal.the oven is greater than200°F.
One of the sensor • These features will not operate when cooking pads was the oven is hot.pressed when thetemperature insidethe oven was greater than 200°F.
• Steam or vapor escapingfrom around the door.
• Light reflection arounddoor or outer case.
• Dimming oven light andchange in the blowersound at power levelsother than high.
• Dull thumping soundwhile oven is operating.
• TV-radio interferencemight be noticed whileusing the microwave.Similar to the interferencecaused by other smallappliances, it does notindicate a problem withthe microwave. Plug themicrowave into a differentelectrical circuit, move theradio or TV as far awayfrom the microwave aspossible, or check theposition and signal of the TV/radio antenna.
Things ThatAre Normal
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
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800.626.2000Open 24 hours a day,7 days a week.
GE Answer Center®
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
We provide expert repairservice, scheduled at atime that’s convenient foryou.
Our factory-trainedtechnicians know yourappliance inside and out—so most repairs can behandled in just one visit.
In-Home RepairService
800.626.2000
TDD800-833-4322
GE will provide Braillecontrols for a variety of GEappliances, and a brochureto assist in planning abarrier-free kitchen forpersons with limitedmobility.
Consumers with impairedhearing or speech whohave access to a TDD or aconventional tele-typewriter may call 800-833-4322 to requestinformation or service.
For Customers WithSpecial Needs
GE Service Numbers
We’ll be there!
800-626-2224With a service contract GEConsumer Service will stillbe there after yourwarranty expires.
With a multiple-yearcontract, you’re assured offuture service at today’sprices.
Service Contracts
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800-626-2002
Individuals qualified toservice their ownappliances can have parts or accessories sentdirectly to their home.
VISA, MasterCard andDiscover cards areaccepted.
Parts andAccessories
If for some reason you arenot happy with the serviceyou receive, here are threesteps to follow for furtherhelp.
First, contact the peoplewho serviced yourappliance. Explain why youare not pleased.
Next, if you are still notpleased, write all thedetails—including your phone number—to:
Consumer RelationsGE AppliancesLouisville, KY 40225
Finally, if your problem isstill not resolved, write:
Major ApplianceConsumer Action Program20 North Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60606
Further Service
800.626.2000
Para obtener la versión enespañol de este manual,llame a GE AnswerCenter®, servicio deinformación para elconsumidor, teléfono800.626.2000.
Para los clientes dehabla hispana
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free of charge,parts and service labor in your home to re-pair or replace any part of the microwave oventhat fails because of a manufacturingdefect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through the tenth yearfrom the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacementmagnetron tube if the magnetron tube failsbecause of a manufacturing defect. Youpay for the service trip to your home andservice labor charges.
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This warranty is extended to the originalpurchaser and any succeeding owner forproducts purchased for ordinary home usein the 48 mainland states, Hawaii andWashington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty isthe same except that it is LIMITED becauseyou must pay to ship the product to theservice shop or for the service technician’stravel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by ourFactory Service Centers or by ourauthorized Customer Care® servicersduring normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).
MICROWAVE OVENWARRANTY
What Is Covered
What Is Not Covered
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of originalpurchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
• Service trips to your home to teach youhow to use the product.
Read your Owner’s Manual. If you thenhave any questions about operating theproduct, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at theaddress below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contactyour dealer or installer. You are responsiblefor providing adequate electrical,exhausting and other connecting facilities.
• Replacement of house fuses or resettingof circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is misused, orused for other than the intended purposeor used commercially.
• Damage to product caused by accident,fire, floods or acts of God.
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 legalrights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what yourlegal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.
Part No. 164D3370P003Pub. No. 49-40002
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Important Safety InformationPrecautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave EnergySpecial Notes About Microwaving
Operating InstructionsFeatures of Your MicrowaveThe Controls on Your MicrowaveTime CookingTemperature CookingAutomatic CookingOther Features
Helpful InformationCare and Cleaning
If Something Goes WrongBefore You Call For ServiceGE Service NumbersWarranty