IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.ca Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. n To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: n This microwave is not approved or tested for marine use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF button and correct the problem. n Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry Arcing is the microwave term for pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the sparks in the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.ca WARNING! FOOD n Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may n Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled less moisture.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate. Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.ca MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.) Follow these guidelines: n Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using foil in the microwave oven, Use microwave-safe plastics only and use keep the foil at least 1” (2.5 cm) away from them in strict compliance with the the sides of the oven.
OPTIONAL KITS Charcoal Filter Kits Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. n JX81L —Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filler Panel Kits Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be n JX48WH—White...
About the features of your oven. GEAppliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Defrost Cook Reheat Time Weight/Time Timer Express Cook On/Off 30 Sec. Turntable Surface Light Power Vent Level Clock Cancel Start...
About the cooking features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Convenience Cooking Potato Popcorn Beverage Defrost Cook Reheat Time Weight/Time Timer Express Cook On/Off 30 Sec. Turntable Surface Light Power Vent Fan Clock Level Cancel...
About the time features. GEAppliances.ca Cook Time Cook Time Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Express Cook Power level 10 (HIGH) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press Cook Time.
About the defrost features. Weight Defrost Defrost Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Weight/Time Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. (Time Defrost is explained on page 13.) Express Cook Press DEFROST once for Weight Defrost. Enter the weight in pounds. Press START.
GEAppliances.ca Time Defrost Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of Weight/Time time. See the Defrosting Guide on page 14 for suggested times (Weight Defrost is explained Express Cook on page 12). Press DEFROST twice for Time Defrost. Enter defrosting time in minutes and seconds.
About the defrost features. Defrosting Guide FOOD TIME COMMENTS Bread, Cakes Bread, buns, or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz/340g) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time Fish and Seafood Fillets, Frozen (1 lb/454 g) 6 to 9 min.
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About the convenience features. GEAppliances.ca Convenience Cooking Time Popcorn Beverage Cook Popcorn Defrost To use the Popcorn feature: Potato Reheat If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook Weight/Time Time for additional cooking time. We recommend 30 Press the POPCORN button once for 2.0 oz. (57 g) seconds and watch carefully.
About the convenience features. Convenience Cooking Time Popcorn Beverage Cook Press the Beverage button up to four times to Beverage choose the correct selection. Defrost Potato Reheat Press once for a 4 ounce (114 mL) beverage. Use the Beverage feature to heat various Weight/Time Press twice for a 8 ounce (227 mL) beverage.
About the Power Level features. GEAppliances.ca Press START. Power Level Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven Express Cook can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
Clock Time Popcorn Beverage Cook Timer Turntable Express Cook On/Off Turntable Defrost About the other features. Potato Reheat Surface Weight/Time Clock Light Clock Surface To change the time of day. Light Timer ower Press the Set Clock button. (The microwave Vent should not be running.) Turntable...
Time Beverage Cook Defrost Reheat GEAppliances.ca Weight/Time Press the Timer button. Enter a time. Timer Cook Press the Timer or Start button to start. On/Off To cancel, press the Timer button. or Cancel button. NOTE: The Timer indicator will be lit while the Clock timer is operating.
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Timer Cook On/Off Cook Defrost Time Weight/Time About the other features. Clock Turntable Timer For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. Cook On/Off Turntable It can be turned off for large dishes. Press the Turntable pad once to turn the turntable off.
Care and cleaning of the oven. GEAppliances.ca Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be sure the power is off before cleaning any part of this microwave oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Convenience Cooking...
Care and cleaning of the oven. How to Clean the Outside We recommend against the use of spray cleaners and using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage...
120V-130V, 30W incondescent bulb. Order 2. Remove the top grill by removing the two WB25X10029 from your GE supplier. screws that hold it in place. 6. Return the lamp and lamp shield to original 3.
(usually after 6 to 12 be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X11550 from months, depending on usage). See “Optional Kits,” your GE supplier. page 8, for more information. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors.
GEAppliances.ca To Install the Charcoal Filter Grooves in Microwave for To install a new charcoal filter, remove plastic Filter on Each Side Filter (dashed to show and other outer wrapping from the new filter. details of groves) Insert the top of the filter up and into the grooves on both sides of the inside of the top opening.
Before you call for service..Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Staple your receipt here. Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® Proof of the original technician. To schedule service, online, contact purchase date is needed us at GEAppliances.ca, or call 1.800.561.3344.
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