Page 1: Table Of Contents
GE Appliances Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips ..22 Owner’s Manual Adapter Plugs ....5 Things That Are Normal ..22 Arcing .
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door...
Page 3: Arcing
WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold- Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Recycled paper towels containing small metal Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Page 4: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave Cookware may become hot because of heat oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass transferred from the heated food. Pot holders casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle the cookware.
Page 5: Adapter Plugs
ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY Align large CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall prongs/slots...
Page 6: Customer Service Product Registration
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 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 7: Oven Features
About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows Removable Turntable.
Page 8: Convenience Features
About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT TIME COOK DEFROST AUTO/TIME VEGETABLES SNACKS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DEFROST AUTO/TIME EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL 30 SEC.
Page 9: Power Levels
About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or used. Use a lower power level when cooking DEFROST changed immediately after entering the foods that have a tendency to boil over, such TIME COOK AUTO/TIME time for Time Cook , Time Defrost, or Express as scalloped potatoes.
Page 10 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz.
Page 11 Time Defrost DEFROST A dull thumping noise may be heard during Allows you to defrost for a selected length AUTO/TIME |of time. See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting. This is normal when oven is not suggested times. ( Auto Defrost explained in operating at High power.
Page 12 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
Page 13 About the convenience features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to POPCORN Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 If you find that the brand of popcorn you EXPRESS COOK ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
Page 14 About the convenience features. Beverage Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may To use the Beverage feature: BEVERAGE be very hot. Remove the container with care. Press Beverage once for a 4 oz. beverage, twice for an 8 oz. beverage, or three times for a 12 oz.
Page 15 Cook COOK The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK of foods. Press COOK. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below).
Page 16 About the convenience features. Auto Defrost There is a handy guide located on the inside The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two DEFROST AUTO/TIME front of the oven. ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Guide Time Defrost.
Page 17: Other Features
About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF . Help HELP The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints.
Page 18 About the other features. Reminder NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to The REMINDER feature can be used like REMINDER show that the Reminder is set. To clear the an alarm clock, without starting the oven. Reminder before it occurs, press REMINDER, The REMINDER time can be set up to 24 then 0.
Page 19 Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally CLEAR started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed to the extreme right. Sound Level The beeper sound level can be adjusted.
Page 20: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
Page 21: Inside
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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. 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 Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Page 23: Warranty
Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, parts and service labor original purchase to repair or replace the defective part.
Page 24: Service Telephone Numbers
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 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. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.

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