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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Features of Your Microwave The Controls on Your Microwave Time Cooking Automatic Cooking Other Features Oven Shelf Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, PRECAUTIONS personal injury or loss of life. TO AVOID Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate the oven...
  • Page 3 Welcome Welcome to the GE family. You’ll see it in this easy-to- Best of all, you’ll We’re proud of our quality use manual and you’ll hear experience these values products and we believe it in the friendly voices of each time you use your in dependable service.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Read and follow the • Do not operate this This microwave oven is specific “Precautions to appliance if it has a UL listed for installation Avoid Possible Exposure...
  • Page 5 • Do not cover or block • To reduce the risk of fire • See door surface any openings on the in the oven cavity: cleaning instructions in appliance. the Care and Cleaning — Do not overcook food. section(s) of this guide. •...

  • Page 6: Special Notes About Microwaving

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave • Metal, such as twist-ties, If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the poultry pins, or gold- the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven. Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the correct the problem.
  • Page 7 SAFETY • Avoid heating baby food • Do not overcook in glass jars, even with potatoes. They could FACT the lid off. Make sure all dehydrate and catch infant food is thoroughly fire, causing damage SUPERHEATED WATER cooked. Stir food to to your oven.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave and only the water in the paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish can be used to cover microwaving.
  • Page 9 • Use foil only as directed in • Plastic cookware—Plastic Follow these guidelines: this manual. TV dinners cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe may be microwaved in foil microwave cooking is plastics only and use trays less than 3/4″ high; very useful, but should them in strict compliance remove the top foil cover...
  • Page 10 3″-wide filler panels. When replacing a 36″ the microwave oven cannot range hood, filler panel be vented to the outside. kits fill in the additional Available at extra cost from width to provide a custom your GE supplier. built-in appearance.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1000 Watts 1 Door Handle. Pull to 4 Shelf. Lets you 8 Removable Turntable. open the door. The microwave several Turntable and support door must be securely foods at once.

  • Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave

    Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time.
  • Page 13 HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Press this pad and any Before you begin, check • Cooking feature pad for usage the guide located on the • Time Defrost instructions and tips. inside front of the oven • Reheat when you open the door.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the cooking. The power levels food. An example of this is on the microwave oven shown with power level 3— can be compared to the the defrost cycle.

  • Page 15: Time Cooking

    Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here’s how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is 1 Press TIME COOK.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for Defrosting Tips the length of time you • Foods frozen in paper or select. See the Defrosting plastic can be defrosted Guide for suggested times. in the package. Tightly closed packages should Power level 3 is be slit, pierced or vented...
  • Page 19 Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooking time for 1–6 minutes. changed as time is counting down. Press Press one of the Express POWER LEVEL and Cook pads (from 1 to 6) enter 1–10.

  • Page 21: Automatic Cooking

    Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Feature Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time 1 Follow package instruc- tions, using Time Cook If you find that the brand of (less time) (more time) (less time) (more time) if the package is less...
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 1 to 3 servings of many 3 servings. previously cooked foods. 4 Press START. 1 Press REHEAT. NOTE: The serving size may 2 Select food type 1–6 for be changed or added after one serving (see Reheat...
  • Page 23 Cook The Cook feature 3 Enter weight in ounces. automatically sets the 4 Press START. cooking times and power Hint: Press and hold the levels for a variety of foods. COOK pad during cooking 1 Press COOK. to display the food type 2 Select food type 1–9 (see and remaining cook time.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time Conversion Guide feature gives you two ways If the weight of food is to defrost frozen foods. stated in pounds and Press DEFROST ounces, the ounces must AUTO/TIME once for be converted to tenths Auto Defrost or twice (.1) of a pound.

  • Page 25: Other Features

    Other Features Your Model May Have Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY”...
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed. Display On/Off To turn the clock display To redisplay the clock,...
  • Page 27 Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as When time is up, the oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off the used at any time, even timer signal, press TIMER when the oven is operating. ON/OFF. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer 2 Enter time you want to...
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls, press and hold microwave from being CLEAR/OFF for about accidentally started or used three seconds. When the by children.
  • Page 29 Beeper Volume The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. Vent Fan The vent fan removes Press VENT FAN once for steam and other vapors high fan speed, twice for from surface cooking. low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off.

  • Page 30: Oven Shelf

    Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf How to Use the Shelf Food microwaves best when When Microwaving placed on the turntable. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level. Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity. •...
  • Page 31 Shelf and Reheating • To reheat on 2 levels • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Switch places after 1/2 time. 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 ⁄ 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time. Switch places after 1/2 time.

  • Page 32: Helpful Information

    Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough NOTE: Be certain the power wiping with a solution of is off before cleaning any baking soda and water part of this oven. keeps the inside fresh. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Removable Turntable and Metal and Plastic Parts on...
  • Page 34 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Case Bottom We recommend against Clean the outside of the using cleaners with microwave with a sudsy ammonia or alcohol, as cloth. Rinse and then dry. they can damage the Wipe the window clean appearance of the with a damp cloth.
  • Page 35 (WB36X10003), available the plug. the bulb by gently turning. from your GE supplier. Replace with the same size 2 Remove the screw at the and type bulb. front of the light cover 4 Raise the light shield and lower the cover.
  • Page 36 Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has 2 metal Models that recirculate air Charcoal Filter (on some models) reusable grease filters. back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap...
  • Page 37 Order disposable charcoal filter discolored (usually after Part No. WB02X10943 that helps remove smoke 6–12 months, depending from your GE supplier. and odors. on hood usage). To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal Remove the top grille by...

  • Page 38: If Something Goes Wrong

    If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug Power surge.
  • Page 39 Things That Are Normal • Steam or vapor escaping • TV-radio interference from around the door. might be noticed while using the microwave. • Light reflection around Similar to the interference door or outer case. caused by other small • Dimming oven light and appliances, it does not change in the blower indicate a problem with...
  • Page 40 Notes...
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  • Page 42: Ge Service Numbers

    “Ask Our Team of ™ Experts ” your questions, and so much more… Schedule Service Expert GE repair service is Or call 800.GE.CARES only one step away from (800.432.2737) during www.GEAppliances.com your door. Get on-line and normal business hours.
  • Page 43 Parts and Individuals qualified Instructions contained Accessories to service their own in this manual cover appliances can have procedures to be www.GEAppliances.com parts or accessories sent performed by any user. directly to their home. Other servicing generally 800.626.2002 (VISA, MasterCard and should be referred Discover cards are to qualified service...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737). What Is Not Covered • Service trips to your home to teach you • Failure of the product if it is misused, or how to use the product.

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