GE Microwave Oven 49 40612 User Manual

Models:  
JVM1750  
HVM1750  
EVM1750  
Spacemaker Microwave Oven  
Owner’s Manual  
Important Safety Instructions  
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure  
2
to Excessive Microwave Energy  
Special Notes About Microwaving  
2
5
Operating Instructions  
Features of Your Microwave  
The Controls on Your Microwave  
Time Cooking  
Automatic Cooking  
Other Features  
Oven Shelf  
10  
10  
11  
14  
20  
28  
33  
Helpful Information  
35  
41  
Microwave Terms  
Care and Cleaning  
35  
36  
If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call For Service  
GE Service Numbers  
41  
46  
Warranty  
Back Cover  
Write the model and serial numbers here:  
Model# ______________________________  
Serial# ______________________________  
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.  
GEAppliances.com  
DE68-03699A  
49-40612  
07-09 JR  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including  
the following:  
SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS  
Read and follow the  
specific “Precautions to  
Avoid Possible Exposure  
to Excessive Microwave  
Energy” on page 2.  
Do not operate this  
appliance if it has a  
damaged power cord or  
plug, if it is not working  
properly or if it has been  
damaged or dropped.  
This microwave oven is  
intended for household  
use and is UL listed for  
installation over electric  
and gas ranges.  
This appliance must be  
grounded. Connect only  
to properly grounded  
outlet. See Grounding  
Instructions section on  
page 9.  
This microwave oven is  
not approved or tested  
for marine use.  
Do not cover or block  
any openings on the  
appliance.  
Use this appliance only  
for its intended use as  
described in this manual.  
Do not use corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in  
this appliance. This  
microwave oven is  
specifically designed to  
heat, dry or cook food,  
and is not intended  
for laboratory or  
Do not mount this  
appliance over a sink.  
Install or locate this  
appliance only in  
accordance with the  
provided Installation  
Instructions.  
This over-the-range oven  
was designed for use over  
ranges no wider than 36.″  
It may be installed over  
both gas and electric  
industrial use.  
cooking equipment.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ ALL SAFETY  
INFORMATION BEFORE USING  
Do not store this appliance  
outdoors. Do not use this  
product near water—for  
example, in a wet basement,  
near a swimming pool, near  
a sink or in similar locations.  
To reduce the risk of fire in  
the oven cavity:  
See door surface cleaning  
instructions in the Care and  
Cleaning section(s) of this  
manual.  
— Do not overcook food.  
Carefully attend appliance  
when paper, plastic or  
other combustible  
This appliance must only be  
serviced by qualified service  
personnel. Contact nearest  
authorized service facility  
for examination, repair  
or adjustment.  
Keep power cord away from  
heated surfaces.  
materials are placed inside  
the oven while cooking.  
Do not immerse power cord  
or plug in water.  
— Remove wire twist-ties and  
metal handles from paper  
or plastic containers before  
placing them in the oven.  
As with any appliance, close  
supervision is necessary  
when used by children.  
— Do not use the oven  
for storage purposes. Do  
not leave paper products,  
cooking utensils or food in  
the oven when not in use.  
• Do not store anything  
directly on top of the  
microwave oven surface  
when the microwave oven  
is in operation.  
— If materials inside the oven  
ignite, keep the oven door  
closed, turn the oven off  
and disconnect the power  
cord, or shut off power at  
the fuse or circuit breaker  
panel. If the door is  
opened, the fire may  
spread.  
— Do not use the Sensor  
Features twice in  
succession on the same  
food portion. If food is  
undercooked after the first  
countdown, use Time Cook  
for additional cooking  
time.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING  
ARCING  
Arcing is the microwave  
term for sparks in the  
oven. Arcing is caused by:  
Metal, such as twist-ties,  
poultry pins or gold-  
rimmed dishes, in the  
microwave.  
If you see arcing, press  
the CLEAR/OFF pad and  
correct the problem.  
The metal shelf (if  
included) not installed  
correctly so it touches the  
microwave wall.  
Recycled paper towels  
containing small metal  
pieces being used in  
the microwave.  
Only use microwave  
shelf when reheating  
on more than one level.  
DO NOT store the  
oven shelf in the  
microwave. See  
operating instructions  
for oven shelf.  
Metal or foil touching  
the side of the oven.  
Foil not molded to food  
(upturned edges act like  
antennas).  
FOODS  
Do not pop popcorn in  
your microwave oven  
unless in a special  
Operating the microwave  
with no food inside for  
more than a minute or  
two may cause damage  
to the oven and could  
start a fire. It increases  
the heat around the  
magnetron and can  
shorten the life of  
microwave popcorn  
accessory or unless you  
use popcorn labeled for  
use in microwave ovens.  
Some products such as  
whole eggs and sealed  
containers—for example,  
closed jars—are able to  
explode and should not  
be heated in this  
microwave oven. Such use  
of the microwave oven  
could result in injury.  
the oven.  
Foods with unbroken  
outer “skin” such as  
potatoes, hot dogs,  
sausages, tomatoes,  
apples, chicken livers  
and other giblets, and  
egg yolks should be  
pierced to allow steam  
to escape during  
Do not boil eggs in a  
microwave oven. Pressure  
will build up inside egg  
yolk and will cause it to  
burst, possibly resulting  
in injury.  
cooking.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING  
Avoid heating baby food  
in glass jars, even with  
the lid off. Make sure all  
infant food is thoroughly  
cooked. Stir food to  
distribute the heat evenly.  
Be careful to prevent  
scalding when warming  
formula or breast milk.  
The container may feel  
cooler than the milk  
really is. Always test the  
milk before feeding  
Do not overcook  
potatoes. They could  
dehydrate and catch  
fire, causing damage  
to your oven.  
SAFETY FACT  
SUPERHEATED WATER  
Liquids, such as water,  
coffee or tea, are able to  
be overheated beyond the  
boiling point without  
appearing to be boiling.  
Visible bubbling or boiling  
when the container is  
removed from the microwave  
oven is not always present.  
THIS COULD RESULT  
Cook meat and poultry  
thoroughly—meat to  
at least an INTERNAL  
temperature of 160°F  
and poultry to at least an  
INTERNAL temperature  
of 180°F. Cooking to  
these temperatures  
the baby.  
usually protects against  
foodborne illness.  
Don’t defrost frozen  
beverages in narrow-  
necked bottles (especially  
carbonated beverages).  
Even if the container is  
opened, pressure can  
build up. This can cause  
the container to burst,  
possibly resulting in  
injury.  
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS  
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER  
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS  
DISTURBED OR A SPOON  
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS  
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.  
To reduce the risk of injury  
to persons:  
— Do not overheat the  
liquid.  
Hot foods and steam  
can cause burns. Be  
careful when opening  
any containers of hot  
food, including popcorn  
bags, cooking pouches  
and boxes. To prevent  
possible injury, direct  
steam away from hands  
and face.  
— Stir the liquid both  
before and halfway  
through heating it.  
— Do not use straight-  
sided containers with  
narrow necks.  
— After heating, allow the  
container to stand in  
the microwave oven  
for a short time before  
removing the container.  
— Use extreme care when  
inserting a spoon or  
other utensil into the  
container.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
MICROWAVE-  
SAFE  
COOKWARE  
Make sure all cookware used  
in your microwave oven is  
suitable for microwaving.  
Most glass casseroles,  
If the dish remains cool  
and only the water in the  
cup heats, then the dish  
is microwave-safe.  
Paper towels, waxed paper  
and plastic wrap can be  
used to cover dishes in  
order to retain moisture  
and prevent spattering. Be  
sure to vent plastic wrap so  
steam can escape.  
cooking dishes, measuring  
cups, custard cups, pottery  
or china dinnerware which  
does not have metallic trim  
or glaze with a metallic  
sheen can be used. Some  
cookware is labeled “suitable  
for microwaving.”  
If you use a meat  
thermometer while  
cooking, make sure  
it is safe for use in  
microwave ovens.  
Cookware may become hot  
because of heat transferred  
from the heated food. Pot  
holders may be needed to  
handle the cookware.  
Do not use recycled paper  
products. Recycled paper  
towels, napkins and waxed  
paper can contain metal  
flecks which may cause  
arcing or ignite. Paper  
products containing nylon  
or nylon filaments should  
be avoided, as they may  
also ignite.  
“Boilable” cooking  
pouches and tightly closed  
plastic bags should be slit,  
pierced or vented as  
directed by package.  
How to test for a microwave-  
safe dish.  
If they are not, plastic  
could burst during or  
immediately after cooking,  
possibly resulting in injury.  
Also, plastic storage  
containers should be at  
least partially uncovered  
because they form a tight  
seal. When cooking with  
containers tightly covered  
with plastic wrap, remove  
covering carefully and  
direct steam away from  
hands and face.  
If you are not sure if  
a dish is microwave-safe,  
use this test: Place in the  
oven both the dish you  
are testing and a glass  
measuring cup filled with  
1 cup of water—set the  
measuring cup either  
in or next to the dish.  
Microwave 1 minute at  
high. If the dish heats,  
it should not be used  
for microwaving.  
Some styrofoam trays  
(like those that meat is  
packaged on) have a thin  
strip of metal embedded  
in the bottom. When  
microwaved, the metal  
can burn the floor of  
the oven or ignite a  
paper towel.  
Do not use the microwave  
to dry newspapers.  
Not all plastic wrap  
is suitable for use in  
microwave ovens.  
Check the package  
for proper use.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING  
Follow these guidelines:  
Use foil only as  
Plastic cookware—Plastic  
cookware designed for  
microwave cooking is  
very useful, but should  
be used carefully. Even  
microwave-safe plastic  
may not be as tolerant of  
overcooking conditions  
as are glass or ceramic  
materials and may soften  
or char if subjected to  
short periods of  
directed in this manual.  
When using foil in the  
microwave oven, keep the  
foil at least 1away from  
the sides of the oven.  
1 Use microwave-safe  
plastics only and use  
them in strict compliance  
with the cookware  
manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
2 Do not microwave empty  
containers.  
3 Do not permit children  
to use plastic cookware  
without complete  
overcooking. In longer  
exposures to over-  
cooking, the food and  
cookware could ignite.  
supervision.  
THE VENT  
FAN  
The fan will operate  
In the event of a grease  
fire on the surface units  
below the microwave  
oven, smother a flaming  
pan on the surface unit  
by covering the pan  
completely with a lid, a  
cookie sheet or a flat tray.  
Use care when cleaning  
the vent fan filter.  
When preparing  
flaming foods under  
the microwave, turn  
the fan on.  
Never leave surface units  
beneath your microwave  
oven unattended at high  
heat settings. Boilovers  
cause smoking and  
greasy spillovers that may  
ignite and spread if the  
microwave vent fan is  
operating. To minimize  
automatic fan operation,  
use adequate sized  
automatically under  
certain conditions (see  
Automatic Fan feature).  
Take care to prevent the  
starting and spreading of  
accidental cooking fires  
while the vent fan is in use.  
Clean the underside of  
the microwave often.  
Do not allow grease  
to build up on the  
microwave or the  
fan filter.  
Corrosive cleaning  
agents, such as lye-based  
oven cleaners, may  
damage the filter.  
cookware and use high  
heat on surface units  
only when necessary.  
NOTICE –  
PACEMAKERS  
Most pacemakers are  
shielded from interference  
from electronic products,  
including microwaves.  
However, patients with  
pacemakers may wish  
to consult their physicians  
if they have concerns.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS  
GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance is equipped  
with a power cord having  
a grounding wire with a  
grounding plug. The plug  
must be plugged into an  
outlet that is properly  
Do not under any  
circumstances cut or  
remove the third (ground)  
prong from the power  
cord.  
Do not use an adapter  
plug with this appliance.  
installed and grounded.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use.  
Consult a qualified  
electrician or service  
technician if the  
grounding instructions  
are not completely  
understood, or if doubt  
exists as to whether the  
appliance is properly  
grounded.  
Do not use an extension  
cord with this appliance.  
If the power cord is too  
short, have a qualified  
electrician or service  
technician install an outlet  
near the appliance.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the  
grounding plug can result  
in a risk of electric shock.  
This appliance must be  
grounded. In the event of  
an electrical short circuit,  
grounding reduces the  
risk of electric shock by  
providing an escape wire  
for the electric current.  
For best operation, plug  
this appliance into its own  
electrical outlet to prevent  
flickering of lights, blowing  
of fuse or tripping of  
If the outlet is a standard  
2-prong wall outlet, it is  
your personal responsibility  
and obligation to have it  
replaced with a properly  
grounded 3-prong wall  
outlet.  
circuit breaker.  
Optional Kits  
For installation between  
cabinets only; not for  
end-of-cabinet installation.  
Each kit contains two  
3wide filler panels.  
Two kits are needed for  
a 36opening.  
Available at extra cost from  
your GE supplier, or see the  
GE Service numbers.  
Filler Panel Kits  
JX48WH—White  
JX48BL—Black  
When replacing a 36″  
range hood, filler panel  
kits fill in the additional  
width to provide a custom  
built-in appearance.  
JX81J  
JX81J—Recirculating  
Charcoal Filter Kit  
Filter kits are used when  
the microwave oven cannot  
be vented to the outside.  
JX48  
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Operating Instructions  
Features of Your Microwave  
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance  
may vary from your model.)  
Features  
3
4
5
2
1
9
7
8
6
7
1
Door Handle. Pull to  
open the door. The  
door must be securely  
latched for the  
4
Shelf. Lets you  
microwave several  
foods at once. Food  
microwaves best when  
placed directly on the  
oven floor or turntable.  
8
9
Removable Turntable.  
Turntable and support  
must be in place  
when using the oven.  
The turntable may be  
removed for cleaning.  
microwave to operate.  
2
3
Door Latches.  
5
Touch Control Panel.  
You must set the clock  
and calendar before  
using the microwave.  
Convenience Guide.  
Window with Metal  
Shield. Screen  
allows cooking to be  
viewed while keeping  
microwaves confined  
in the oven.  
NOTE: Rating plate, oven  
vent(s) and oven light are  
located on the inside walls  
of the microwave oven.  
6
7
Cooktop Light.  
Grease Filter.  
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Quick Start  
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven  
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)  
You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the  
convenience features.  
1
1
Time Features  
Time Cooking  
Press  
Enter  
TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice)  
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice)  
EXPRESS COOK  
POWER LEVEL  
ADD 30 SEC  
Amount of cooking time.  
Amount of defrosting time.  
Starts immediately!  
Power level 1–10.  
Starts immediately!  
Defrosting by Weight  
Press  
Enter  
DEFROST 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.)  
HELP  
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE  
Before you begin, check  
the guide located on the  
inside front of the oven  
when you open the door.  
GUIDES IN BOOK  
Cooking  
Time Defrost  
Reheat  
Press this pad and any  
feature pad for usage  
instructions and tips.  
Snacks  
2
3
2
Convenience Features (on some models)  
Press  
Enter  
Option  
SNACKS (See Snacks Guide)  
DEFROST AUTO/TIME  
(Press once)  
Snack type 1–6  
Food weight  
number/weight  
3
Sensor Features  
Press  
Enter  
Option  
POPCORN  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
more/less time  
BEVERAGE  
REHEAT  
more/less time  
more/less time  
more/less time  
POTATO  
VEGETABLE (on some models)  
Press once (fresh vegetables)  
Press twice (frozen vegetables)  
Press three times (canned vegetables)  
more/less time  
more/less time  
more/less time  
(on some models)  
COOK (on some models)  
Press 1 for Chicken  
Food type 1–6  
Starts immediately!  
Press 2 for Fish  
Press 3 for Ground Meats  
Press 4 for Fresh Vegetables  
Press 5 for Frozen Vegetables  
Press 6 for Canned Vegetables  
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Operating Instructions  
Changing Power  
Levels  
Variable power levels add  
flexibility to microwave  
cooking. The power levels  
to “equalize” or transfer  
heat to the inside of the  
food. An example of this  
on the microwave oven can is shown with power level  
be compared to the  
3—the defrost cycle. If  
microwave energy did not  
cycle off, the outside of the  
food would cook before  
the inside was defrosted.  
surface units on a range.  
High (power level 10) or  
full power is the fastest way  
to cook and gives you  
100% power. Each power  
level gives you microwave  
energy a certain percent of  
the time. Power level 7 is  
microwave energy 70% of  
the time. Power level 3 is  
energy 30% of the time.  
Here are some examples  
of uses for various power  
levels:  
Power Level Best Uses  
High 10  
Fish, bacon,  
vegetables,  
How to Change the  
Power Level  
boiling liquids.  
A high setting (10) will  
cook faster but food may  
need more frequent  
stirring, rotating or turning  
over. Most cooking will be  
done on High (power level  
10). A lower setting will  
cook more evenly and need  
less stirring or rotating of  
the food.  
The power level may be  
entered or changed  
immediately after  
entering the feature  
time for TIME COOK,  
TIME DEFROST or  
EXPRESS COOK. The  
power level may also be  
changed during time  
countdown.  
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of  
meat and poultry;  
baking casseroles  
and reheating.  
Medium 5  
Slow cooking  
and tenderizing  
such as stews and  
less tender cuts of  
meat.  
Low 2 or 3  
Warm 1  
Defrosting  
without cooking;  
simmering;  
Some foods may have  
1 Press TIME COOK or  
select Time Defrost.  
2 Enter cooking or  
defrosting time.  
3 Press POWER LEVEL.  
4 Select desired power  
level 1–10.  
better flavor, texture or  
appearance if one of the  
lower settings is used. Use  
a lower power level when  
cooking foods that have a  
tendency to boil over, such  
as scalloped potatoes.  
delicate sauces.  
Keeping food  
warm without  
overcooking;  
softening  
butter.  
5 Press START.  
Rest periods (when the  
microwave energy cycles  
off) give time for the food  
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Operating Instructions  
Time Features  
Time Cook  
Time Cook I  
Time Cook II  
Allows you to microwave  
for any time up to 99  
minutes and 99 seconds.  
Lets you change power  
levels automatically during  
cooking. Here’s how to  
do it:  
Power level 10 (High) is  
automatically set, but you  
may change it for more  
flexibility.  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
2 Enter the first cook time.  
3 Change the power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER  
LEVEL. Select a desired  
power level 1–10.)  
You may open the door  
during Time Cook to  
check the food. Close the  
door and press START  
to resume cooking.  
4 Press TIME COOK  
again.  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
2 Enter cooking time.  
5 Enter the second cook  
time.  
3 Change power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER  
LEVEL. Select a  
desired power level  
1–10.)  
6 Change the power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER  
LEVEL. Select a power  
level 1–10.)  
7 Press START.  
4 Press START.  
At the end of Time Cook I,  
Time Cook II counts down.  
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II  
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.  
Vegetable  
Asparagus  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
(fresh spears) 1 lb.  
6 to 9 min., In 112-qt. oblong glass baking dish,  
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.  
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
Beans  
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 112-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  
17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
Broccoli  
(fresh cut)  
1 bunch  
(114 to 112 lbs.)  
(fresh spears) 1 bunch  
9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place  
1/4 cup water.  
(114 to 112 lbs.)  
(frozen,  
chopped)  
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 112- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup  
(about 2 lbs.)  
water.  
(wedges)  
7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup  
water.  
Carrots  
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb.  
7 to 9 min.  
In 112-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 9 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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Operating Instructions  
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II  
Vegetable  
Corn  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
(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  
2 to 6 ears  
5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.  
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 9 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  
9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place  
in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.  
Stir after half of time.  
white)  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
(fresh, whole,  
sweet or white)  
1 (6 to 8 oz.)  
3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in  
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,  
chopped  
and leaf)  
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Squash  
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced  
and yellow)  
5 to 7 min. In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(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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Time Features  
Time Defrost  
Allows you to defrost for the  
length of time you select. See  
the Defrosting Guide for  
suggested times.  
Defrosting Tips  
Foods frozen in paper or  
plastic can be defrosted in  
the package. Tightly closed  
packages should be slit,  
pierced or vented AFTER  
food has partially defrosted.  
Plastic storage containers  
should be at least partially  
uncovered.  
Power level 3 is automatically  
set, but you may change this  
for more flexibility. You may  
defrost small items more  
quickly by raising the power  
level after entering the time.  
However, they will need more  
frequent attention than usual.  
Family-size, prepackaged  
frozen dinners can be  
defrosted and microwaved.  
If the food is in a foil  
container, transfer it to a  
microwave-safe dish.  
Power level 7 cuts the total  
defrosting time in about half;  
power level 10 cuts the total  
time to approximately 1/3.  
Rotate or stir food frequently.  
1 Press DEFROST  
AUTO/TIME twice.  
Foods that spoil easily, such  
as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings,  
poultry and pork, should  
not be allowed to sit out  
for more than one hour  
after defrosting. Room  
2 Enter defrosting time.  
3 Press START.  
At one half of selected  
defrosting time, the oven  
signals TURN. At this time,  
turn food over and break  
apart or rearrange pieces for  
more even defrosting. Shield  
any warm areas with small  
pieces of foil.  
4 Turn food over when  
the oven signals.  
5 Press START.  
temperature promotes the  
growth of harmful bacteria.  
(Auto Defrost explained  
in the section on  
Convenience Features.)  
For more even defrosting of  
larger foods, such as beef,  
lamb and veal roasts, use  
Auto Defrost.  
A dull thumping noise may  
be heard during defrosting.  
This sound is normal when  
the oven is not operating at  
High power.  
Be sure large meats are  
completely defrosted before  
cooking.  
When defrosted, food  
should be cool but softened  
in all areas. If still slightly icy,  
return to the microwave very  
briefly, or let it stand a few  
minutes  
.
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Operating Instructions  
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.  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and  
break up after half the time.  
Fruit  
Plastic pouch—1 to 2  
3 to 6 min.  
(10-oz. package)  
Meat  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
2 to 5 min.  
2 to 5 min.  
Place unopened package in oven.  
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.  
Place unopened package in oven.  
Microwave just until franks can be  
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if  
necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Franks (1 lb.)  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork  
5 to 7 min.  
12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.  
per lb.  
Turn meat over after half the time.  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
5 to 7 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.  
Turn over after half the time and shield  
warm areas with foil. When finished,  
separate pieces and let stand to complete  
defrosting.  
Poultry  
Chicken, broiler-fryer  
15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap  
and turn over after half the time. When  
finished, separate pieces and microwave  
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.  
cut up (212 to 3 lbs.)  
Let stand to finish defrosting.  
Chicken, whole  
17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half  
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.  
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish  
(212 to 3 lbs.)  
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in  
the cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Cornish hen  
7 to 13 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.)  
5 to 9 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-  
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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Time Features  
Express Cook  
The power level can be  
changed as time is  
counting down. Press  
POWER LEVEL and  
enter 1–10.  
This is a quick way to set  
cooking time for 1–6 minutes.  
Press one of the Express  
Cook pads (from 1 to 6)  
for 1 to 6 minutes of  
cooking at power level 10.  
For example, press the  
2 pad for 2 minutes of  
cooking time.  
Add 30 Seconds  
You can use this feature  
two ways:  
It can be used as a quick  
way to set 30 seconds of  
cooking time.  
It will add 30 seconds to  
the time counting down  
each time the pad is  
pressed.  
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Operating Instructions  
Convenience Features  
Snacks  
(on some models)  
The Snacks feature  
3 Enter the number of  
items or the food weight  
in ounces.  
automatically sets the  
microwaving times and  
power levels to warm a  
variety of snack foods.  
4 Press START.  
Hint: You can press  
and hold the SNACKS pad  
during cooking to display  
the snack type and  
remaining microwaving  
time.  
1 Press SNACKS.  
2 Select snack type 1–6  
(see the Snacks Guide  
below).  
Snacks Guide  
Food Type  
Quantity or Weight  
1 Bread, rolls, muffins  
2 Sandwiches  
1 to 4  
1 to 2  
3 Pizza (leftover slices)  
4 Dessert toppings  
5 Soup  
1 to 4  
1 to 4  
8 to 40 oz.  
4 to 16 oz.  
6 Cheese dip  
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Auto Defrost  
The Defrost Auto/Time  
feature gives you two ways  
to defrost frozen foods.  
Press DEFROST  
AUTO/TIME once for  
Auto Defrost or twice for  
Time Defrost.  
Conversion Guide  
If the weight of food is  
stated in pounds and  
ounces, the ounces must  
be converted to tenths  
(.1) of a pound.  
Weight of  
Food in  
Ounces  
Enter Food  
Weight  
(tenths of  
a pound)  
Use Auto Defrost for meat,  
poultry and fish up to  
6 pounds. Use Time  
Defrost for most other  
frozen foods.  
1–2  
3
.1  
.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
Auto Defrost automatically  
sets the defrosting times  
and power levels to give  
even defrosting results for  
meats, poultry and fish.  
4–5  
6–7  
8
1 Press DEFROST  
AUTO/TIME once.  
9–10  
11  
2 Using the Conversion  
Guide at right, enter  
food weight. For  
There is a handy guide  
located on the inside front  
of the oven.  
12–13  
14–15  
example, press pads 1  
and 2 for 1.2 pounds  
(1 pound, 3 ounces).  
Remove meat from  
package and place on  
microwave-safe dish.  
3 Press START.  
(Time Defrost is  
explained in the Time  
Features section.)  
Twice during defrost,  
the oven signals TURN.  
At each TURN signal,  
turn the food over.  
Guide  
Remove defrosted meat  
or shield warm areas with  
small pieces of foil.  
After defrosting, most  
meats need to stand  
5 minutes to complete  
defrosting. Large roasts  
should stand for about  
30 minutes.  
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Operating Instructions  
Sensor Features  
Humidity Sensor  
What happens when  
using the Sensor  
Features…  
The Sensor Features  
detect the increasing  
humidity released  
during cooking. The  
oven automatically  
adjusts the cooking  
time to various types  
and amounts of food.  
Covered  
Dry off dishes so they don’t  
mislead the sensor.  
The proper containers  
and covers are essential  
for best sensor cooking.  
Be sure the outside of  
the cooking containers  
and the inside of the  
microwave oven are dry  
before placing food in  
the oven. Beads of  
moisture turning into  
steam can mislead the  
sensor.  
Do not use the Sensor  
Features twice in  
succession on the same  
food portion—it may  
result in severely  
Vented  
Always use microwave-  
safe containers and cover  
them with lids or vented  
plastic wrap. Never use  
tight sealing plastic  
containers—they can  
prevent steam from  
escaping and cause  
overcooked or burnt  
food. If food is  
undercooked after the  
countdown, use Time  
Cook for additional  
cooking time.  
food to overcook.  
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Popcorn  
How to Use the Popcorn  
Feature  
How to Adjust the Popcorn  
Program to Provide a Shorter  
or Longer Cook Time  
1 Follow package  
instructions, using Time  
Cook if the package is less  
than 3.0 ounces or larger  
than 3.5 ounces. Place the  
package of popcorn in the 20 seconds to the automatic  
center of the microwave.  
If you find that the brand of  
popcorn you use underpops  
or overcooks consistently,  
you can add or subtract  
(less time) (more time)  
Use only with prepackaged  
microwave popcorn weighing  
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.  
popping time.  
2 Press POPCORN. The  
oven starts immediately.  
To add time:  
NOTE: Do not use the  
metal shelf when cooking  
popcorn.  
After pressing POPCORN,  
press 9 immediately after the  
oven starts for an extra 20  
seconds.  
If you open the door while  
“POPCORN” is displayed,  
“SENSOR ERROR” will  
appear. Close the door,  
press CLEAR/OFF and  
begin again.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
feature twice in  
Press 9 again to add another  
10 seconds (total 30 seconds  
additional time).  
succession on the same  
food portion—it may  
result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
If food is undercooked  
after the countdown, use  
Time Cook for additional  
cooking time.  
To subtract time:  
After pressing POPCORN,  
press 1 immediately after the  
oven starts for 20 seconds  
less cooking time.  
Press 1 again to reduce cooking  
time another 10 seconds  
(total 30 seconds less time).  
Beverage  
Press BEVERAGE to heat  
a cup of coffee or other  
beverage.  
Drinks heated with the  
Beverage feature may be  
very hot. Remove the  
container with care.  
If food is undercooked  
after the countdown, use  
Time Cook for additional  
cooking time.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
feature twice in  
succession on the same  
food portion—it may  
result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
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Operating Instructions  
Sensor Features  
Reheat  
How to Use the Reheat  
Feature  
1 Place covered food in  
the oven. Press REHEAT.  
The oven starts  
Some Foods Not  
Recommended For Use  
With Reheat  
It is best to use Time Cook  
for these foods:  
(less time)  
(more time)  
immediately.  
Bread products.  
For reheating single servings of  
previously cooked foods or a  
plate of leftovers.  
2 The oven signals when  
steam is sensed and the  
time remaining begins  
counting down.  
Foods that must be  
reheated uncovered.  
Foods that need to be  
How to Change the  
Automatic Settings  
stirred or rotated.  
Do not open the oven  
door until time is counting  
down. If the door is  
opened, close it and press  
START immediately.  
Foods calling for a dry  
look or crisp surface  
after reheating.  
To reduce time by 10%:  
Press 1 after the feature  
pad.  
To add 10% to cooking  
time: Press 9 after the  
feature pad.  
After removing food from  
the oven, stir, if possible,  
to even out the temperature.  
Reheated foods may have  
wide variations in  
NOTE: Do not use the  
metal shelf when using  
the Reheat feature.  
temperature. Some areas  
may be extremely hot.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
feature twice in  
succession on the same  
food portion—it may  
result in severely  
If food is not hot enough  
after the countdown, use  
Time Cook for additional  
reheating time.  
overcooked or burnt food.  
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Sensor Cooking  
(on some models)  
Sensor Cooking gives you  
easy, automatic results with  
a variety of foods.  
If food is undercooked  
after the countdown, use  
Time Cook for additional  
cooking time.  
1 Place covered food in  
the oven.  
How to Change the  
Automatic Settings  
2 Press the COOK pad.  
(automatic settings for  
canned vegetables cannot  
be adjusted on some models)  
3 Select food type 1–6  
(see the Cooking Guide  
below). The oven starts  
immediately.  
NOTE: Do not use the  
metal shelf with Sensor  
Cooking.  
4 The oven signals when  
steam is sensed and time  
remaining is counting  
down. Turn or stir the  
food if necessary.  
(less time) (more time)  
NOTE: Do not use this  
feature twice in  
succession on the same  
food portion—it may  
result in severely  
You can adjust the cooking  
time for all foods to suit  
your personal taste.  
Do not open the oven  
door until time is counting  
down. If the door is  
To reduce time by 10%:  
Press 1 after the food pad.  
overcooked or burnt food.  
To add 10% to cooking time:  
Press 9 after the food pad.  
opened, close it and press  
START immediately.  
Cooking Guide  
Food Type  
Amount  
Comments  
1. Chicken  
2. Fish  
2–8 pieces  
4–16 oz.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
3. Ground Meats  
(Beef, Pork, Turkey)  
1/2 – 2 lbs.  
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into  
dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Drain and stir at signal.  
4. Fresh Vegetables  
5. Frozen Vegetables  
6. Canned Vegetables  
4–16 oz.  
4–20 oz.  
4–20 oz.  
Add 1/4 cup water per serving.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Follow package instructions for adding water.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
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Operating Instructions  
Sensor Features  
Sensor Cooking  
(on some models)  
If food is undercooked  
after the countdown, use  
Time Cook for additional  
cooking time.  
Vegetable  
1 Place covered food in  
the oven. Press the food  
pad. (For vegetables,  
press the VEGETABLE  
pad once for fresh  
Sensor Cooking gives you easy,  
automatic results with a variety  
of foods (see the Cooking Guide  
below).  
How to Change the  
Automatic Settings  
(automatic settings for  
canned vegetables cannot  
be adjusted on some models)  
vegetables, twice for  
frozen vegetables, or  
three times for canned  
vegetables.) The oven  
starts immediately.  
NOTE: Do not use the  
metal shelf with Sensor  
Cooking.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
feature twice in  
succession on the same  
food portion—it may  
result in severely  
2 The oven signals when  
steam is sensed and time  
remaining is counting  
down. Turn or stir the  
food if necessary.  
(less time)  
(more time)  
You can adjust the cooking  
time for all foods to suit  
your personal taste.  
overcooked or burnt food.  
Reduce time by 10%:  
Press 1 after the food pad.  
Do not open the oven  
door until time is counting  
down. If the door is  
Add 10% to cooking time:  
opened, close it and press  
START immediately.  
Press 9 after the food pad.  
Cooking Guide  
Food Type  
Amount  
Comments  
Fresh Vegetables  
4–16 oz.  
4–20 oz.  
4–20 oz.  
Add 1/4 cup water per serving.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Frozen Vegetables  
Canned Vegetables  
Follow package instructions for adding water.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
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Potato  
(on some models)  
1 Pierce potato skin with  
fork and place potato in  
the oven.  
How to Change the  
Automatic Settings  
You can adjust the cooking  
time for all foods to suit  
your personal taste.  
2 Press POTATO. The  
oven starts immediately.  
3 The oven signals when  
steam is sensed and time  
remaining is counting  
down. Turn or stir the  
food if necessary.  
NOTE: Do not use the  
metal shelf with Sensor  
Cooking.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
feature twice in  
succession on the same  
food portion—it may  
result in severely  
(less time) (more time)  
Reduce time by 10%:  
Press 1 after the food pad.  
Do not open the oven  
door until time is counting  
down. If the door is  
opened, close it and press  
START immediately.  
Add 10% to cooking time:  
Press 9 after the food pad.  
overcooked or burnt food.  
If food is undercooked  
after the countdown, use  
Time Cook for additional  
cooking time.  
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Operating Instructions  
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” and beep once a  
minute until you either  
open the oven door or  
press CLEAR/OFF.  
Clock  
Press to enter the time of  
day or to check the time of  
day while microwaving.  
To check the time of day  
while microwaving, press  
CLOCK.  
1 Press CLOCK.  
2 Enter time of day.  
3 Select AM or PM.  
4 Press START or CLOCK.  
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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  
off, press and hold 0 for  
about three seconds.  
To redisplay the clock,  
repeat.  
Delay Start  
Delay Start allows you to set  
the microwave to delay  
cooking up to 24 hours.  
4 Select any combination  
of Defrost Auto/Time  
or Time Cook I & II.  
1 Press DELAY START.  
5 Press START.  
2 Enter the time you  
want the oven to start.  
(Be sure the microwave  
clock shows the correct  
time of day.)  
The Delay Start time will  
be displayed plus “DS.”  
The oven will automatically  
start at the delayed time.  
The time of day may be  
displayed by pressing  
CLOCK.  
3 Select AM or PM.  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features Your Model May Have  
Timer On/Off  
Timer On/Off operates as  
a minute timer and can be  
used at any time, even  
When time is up, the oven  
will signal. To turn off the  
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  
is operating.  
2 Enter time you want to  
count down.  
3 Press TIMER ON/OFF  
to start.  
Start/Pause  
Reminder  
In addition to starting  
many functions,  
START/PAUSE allows you  
to stop cooking without  
opening the door or  
clearing the display.  
The Reminder feature can  
be used like an alarm clock  
and can be used at any  
time, even when the oven  
is operating. The  
3 Select AM or PM.  
4 Press REMINDER. When  
Reminder signal occurs,  
press REMINDER to turn  
it off. The Reminder  
time may be displayed by  
pressing REMINDER.  
Reminder time can be set  
up to 24 hours later.  
1 Press REMINDER.  
NOTE: The REM indicator  
will remain lit to show that  
the Reminder is set. To  
clear the Reminder before  
it occurs, press REMINDER,  
then 0. The REM indicator  
will no longer be lit.  
2 Enter the time you want  
the oven to remind you.  
(Be sure the microwave  
clock shows the correct  
time of day.)  
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Child Lock-Out  
You may lock the control  
panel to prevent the  
microwave from being  
accidentally 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.  
Turntable  
For best cooking results,  
leave the turntable on.  
It can be turned off for  
large dishes. Press  
TURNTABLE to turn  
the turntable on or off.  
Sometimes the turntable  
can become too hot to  
touch. Be careful touching  
the turntable during and  
after cooking.  
Vent Fan  
The vent fan removes  
steam and other vapors  
from surface cooking.  
Press VENT FAN once for  
high fan speed, twice for  
low fan speed or a third  
time to turn the fan off.  
Automatic Fan  
An automatic fan feature  
protects the microwave  
from too much heat rising  
from the cooktop below it.  
If you have turned the fan  
on you may find that you  
cannot turn it off. The fan  
will automatically turn off  
It automatically turns on at when the internal parts are  
low speed if it senses too  
much heat.  
cool. It may stay on for  
30 minutes or more after  
the cooktop and microwave  
controls are turned off.  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features Your Model May Have  
Surface Light  
Press to turn the surface  
light on or off.  
On some models, there is  
a night light option.  
Press SURFACE LIGHT  
once for bright light, twice  
for the night light or three  
times to turn the light off.  
Beeper Volume  
Auto Nite Light  
The beeper sound level  
can be adjusted. Press  
BEEPER VOLUME.  
Choose 0–3 for mute  
to loud.  
You can set the night  
light to turn on and off  
automatically at any time  
you want.  
NITE will stay lit to remind  
you that the feature is set.  
You can review the Auto  
Nite Light settings by  
pressing AUTO NITE  
LIGHT.  
1 Press AUTO NITE  
LIGHT.  
To erase your settings  
and turn off the automatic  
feature, press AUTO NITE  
LIGHT, then 0.  
2 Enter the time you want  
the light to turn on.  
Select AM or PM.  
3 Press AUTO NITE  
LIGHT again and enter  
the time you want the  
light to turn off. Select  
AM or PM.  
4 Press AUTO NITE  
LIGHT.  
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Shelf  
Food microwaves best  
when placed on the  
turntable or on the shelf  
in the lower position.  
How to Use the Shelf  
When Microwaving  
Notice: Only use  
microwave shelf when  
reheating on more than  
one level. DO NOT  
store the oven shelf  
in the microwave.  
Make sure the shelf is  
positioned properly  
inside the microwave  
to prevent damage to  
the oven from arcing.  
For best results  
The shelf gives you the  
option to reheat more  
than one dish of food at  
the same time.  
Do not use a microwave  
browning dish on the  
shelf. The shelf could  
overheat.  
Do not use the oven  
with the shelf on the  
microwave floor. This  
could damage the  
microwave.  
2-level reheating  
Uneven results  
Use pot holders when  
handling the shelf—  
it may be hot.  
Do not use the shelf  
when cooking  
popcorn.  
Do not use the shelf  
with Sensor Cooking  
or Reheat.  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features Your Model May Have  
Shelf and Reheating  
To reheat on 2 levels  
or  
To reheat 2 dishes on the  
lower level:  
Switch places after 1/2 time.  
1 Multiply reheat time  
by 11/2.  
2 Switch places after 1/2  
the time.  
Switch places after 1/2 time.  
To reheat on 3 levels  
(on some models)  
1 Double the reheating  
time.  
2 Switch places twice and  
give the dishes a 1/2  
turn during reheating.  
(Place dense foods,  
Switch places twice  
or those that require  
a longer cook time, on  
the upper shelf first.)  
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Helpful Information  
Microwave Terms  
Term  
Definition  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is  
caused by:  
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  
Shielding  
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce  
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper  
allows excess steam to escape.  
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  
Venting  
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.  
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  
Helpful Hints  
An occasional thorough  
wiping with a solution of  
baking soda and water  
keeps the inside fresh.  
NOTE: Be certain the power  
is off before cleaning any  
part of this oven.  
How to Clean  
the Inside  
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,  
Metal and Plastic Parts on  
the Door  
Removable Turntable and  
Turntable Support  
To prevent breakage,  
do not place the turntable  
into water just after  
Some spatters can be  
removed with a paper  
towel, others may require  
a damp cloth. Remove  
greasy spatters with a sudsy  
cloth, then rinse with a  
damp cloth. Do not use  
abrasive cleaners or sharp  
utensils on oven walls.  
Never use a commercial  
oven cleaner on any part  
of your microwave.  
cooking. Wash it carefully  
in warm, sudsy water or  
in the dishwasher. The  
turntable and support  
can be broken if dropped.  
Remember, do not operate  
the oven without the  
turntable and support  
in place.  
Shelf (if included)  
Clean with mild  
soap and water or in the  
dishwasher. Do not clean  
in a self-cleaning oven.  
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How to Clean  
the Outside  
bleach or products  
containing chlorine on  
Stainless Steel finishes.  
Case  
We recommend against  
using cleaners with  
ammonia or alcohol,  
as they can damage  
the appearance of the  
microwave oven. If you  
choose to use a common  
household cleaner, first  
apply the cleaner directly  
to a clean cloth, then  
wipe the soiled area.  
Clean the outside of the  
microwave with a sudsy  
cloth. Rinse and then dry.  
Wipe the window clean  
with a damp cloth.  
CleanSteel  
Use a clean, soft, light and  
lightly dampened cloth, then  
dry thoroughly. Do not use  
appliance wax, polish, bleach  
or products containing any  
chemical agent on the  
Control Panel  
Wipe with a damp cloth.  
Dry thoroughly. Do not  
use cleaning sprays, large  
amounts of soap and water,  
abrasives or sharp objects  
on the panel—they can  
damage it. Some paper  
towels can also scratch  
the control panel.  
CleanSteel surfaces.  
Plastic Color Panels  
Use a clean, soft, lightly  
dampened cloth, then dry  
thoroughly.  
Door Seal  
Door Panel  
It’s important to keep the  
area clean where the door  
seals against the microwave.  
Use only mild, non-abrasive  
detergents applied with a  
clean sponge or soft cloth.  
Rinse well.  
Before cleaning the front  
door panel, make sure you  
know what type of panel you  
have. Refer to the eleventh  
digit of the model number.  
“S” is stainless steel, “L” is  
CleanSteel and “B”, “W” or  
“C” are plastic colors.  
Bottom  
Stainless Steel  
The stainless steel panel  
can be cleaned with  
Stainless Steel Magic or a  
similar product using a  
clean, soft cloth. Apply  
stainless cleaner carefully  
to avoid the surrounding  
plastic parts. Do not use  
appliance wax, polish,  
Clean off the grease and  
dust on the bottom often.  
Use a solution of warm  
water and detergent.  
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Helpful Information  
Light Bulb Replacement  
Cooktop Light/  
Night Light  
1 To replace the bulb(s),  
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be  
replaced are cool before  
removing. After breaking  
the adhesive seal, remove  
the bulb by gently  
Replace the burned-out  
bulb with a 120 volt,  
40-watt incandescent  
bulb (WB36X10003),  
available from your  
GE supplier.  
first disconnect the power  
at the main fuse or circuit  
breaker panel or pull  
the plug.  
turning. Replace with the  
same size and type bulb.  
2 Remove the screw at the  
left of the light cover  
and lower the cover.  
4 Replace the screw.  
Connect electrical power  
to the oven.  
Remove screw  
Oven Light  
1 To replace the oven light,  
first disconnect the power  
at the main fuse or circuit  
breaker panel or pull  
the plug.  
3 Lift the metal tab on the  
light cover located above  
the handle.  
4 After breaking the  
adhesive seal, remove  
the bulb by gently  
turning. Replace with  
the same size and type  
bulb.  
Replace the burned-out  
bulb with a 120 volt,  
40-watt incandescent  
bulb (WB36X10003),  
available from your  
GE supplier.  
2 To remove the top grille,  
open the door and  
remove the 3 screws on  
top of the oven that hold  
the grille into place. Slide  
the grille to the left to  
remove it.  
Filter housing  
Light cover  
Screws  
5 Replace the light cover.  
6 Replace the grille and  
screws. Connect electrical  
power to the oven.  
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The Exhaust Feature  
The Vent Fan  
The vent fan has a metal  
reusable grease filter.  
Models that recirculate air  
back into the room also  
use a charcoal filter.  
Charcoal Filter  
(on some models)  
Reusable Grease Filter  
(on all models)  
Reusable Grease  
Filter  
The reusable grease filter  
traps grease released by  
foods on the cooktop. It  
also prevents flames from  
foods on the cooktop from  
damaging the inside of  
the microwave.  
For this reason, the filter  
must ALWAYS be in place  
when the hood is used.  
The grease filter should be  
cleaned once a month, or  
as needed.  
Removing and  
Cleaning the Filter  
To remove, slide it to the  
side using the tab. Pull it  
down and out.  
Rinse, shake and let it dry  
before replacing.  
To replace, slide the filter  
in the frame slot on the  
left side of the opening.  
Pull up and to the right  
to lock into place.  
To clean the grease filter,  
soak it and then swish it  
around in hot water and  
detergent. Don’t use  
ammonia or ammonia  
products because it will  
darken the metal. Light  
brushing can be used to  
remove embedded dirt.  
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Helpful Information  
The Exhaust Feature  
Charcoal Filter  
(on some models)  
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.  
The charcoal filter should  
be replaced when it is  
noticeably dirty or  
discolored (usually after  
6–12 months, depending  
on hood usage). See  
The charcoal filter  
cannot be cleaned. It  
must be replaced. Order  
Part No. WB06X10823  
from your GE supplier.  
“Optional Kits,” page 9,  
for more information.  
To Remove  
Charcoal Filter  
To remove the charcoal  
filter, disconnect power at  
the main fuse or circuit  
breaker panel or pull  
the plug.  
Push the filter at the  
bottom until it comes free  
of the locking tabs. Slide  
the filter down and out.  
Filter housing  
Remove the grille by  
opening the door and  
removing the 3 screws on  
top of the oven that hold  
the grille in place. Slide  
the grille to the left to  
remove it.  
Remove 3 grille screws  
to remove the grille.  
To Install  
Charcoal Filter  
To install a new filter,  
remove plastic and other  
outer wrapping from the  
new filter.  
Insert the filter into the  
left side of the front top  
opening of the oven as  
shown. It will rest at an  
angle on 2 side support tabs  
and in front of the right  
rear tab. Replace the grille  
and 3 screws.  
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If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call For Service  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
What to Do  
Oven will not  
start  
A fuse in your home  
may be blown or the  
circuit breaker tripped.  
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
Power surge.  
Unplug the microwave oven, then plug  
it back in.  
Plug not fully inserted  
into wall outlet.  
Make sure the 3-prong plug on the  
oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.  
Door not securely closed. Open the door and close securely.  
Heat from the cooktop  
light may make the oven  
floor get warm.  
This is normal.  
Floor of the oven is  
warm, even when  
the oven has not  
been used  
The control has been  
locked.  
Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for  
about 3 seconds to unlock the control.  
“LOCKED” appears  
on display  
You hear an  
unusual, low-tone  
beep  
You have tried to start  
the Reminder without  
a valid time of day.  
Start over and enter a valid time  
of day.  
You have tried to change Many of the oven’s features are preset  
the power level when it is  
not allowed.  
and cannot be changed.  
When using a Sensor  
feature, the door was  
opened before steam  
could be detected.  
Do not open door until steam is  
sensed and time is shown counting  
down on display.  
“SENSOR ERROR”  
appears on display  
Steam not detected  
in maximum amount  
of time.  
Use Time Cook to heat for more time.  
Sensor Reheat is for  
single servings of  
recommended foods.  
Use Time Cook for large amounts  
of food.  
Food amount too  
large for Sensor  
Reheat  
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If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call For Service  
Things That  
Are Normal  
Moisture on the oven  
door and walls while  
cooking. Wipe the  
TV-radio interference  
might be noticed while  
using the microwave.  
moisture off with a paper  
towel or soft cloth.  
Similar to the interference  
caused by other small  
appliances, it does not  
indicate a problem with  
the microwave. Plug the  
microwave into a different  
electrical circuit, move the  
radio or TV as far away  
from the microwave as  
possible or check the  
Moisture between the  
oven door panels when  
cooking certain foods.  
Moisture should dissipate  
shortly after cooking is  
finished.  
Steam or vapor escaping  
from around the door.  
position and signal of  
the TV/radio antenna.  
Light reflection around  
door or outer case.  
Dimming oven light and  
change in the blower  
sound at power levels  
other than high.  
Dull thumping sound  
while oven is operating.  
The vent fan operating  
while the microwave is  
operating. The vent fan  
will not go off nor can it  
be turned off until the  
microwave is off.  
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Notes  
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Notes  
44  
 
Notes  
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purchase it on-line anytime,  
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Parts and  
Accessories  
Individuals qualified  
to service their own  
appliances can have  
parts or accessories sent  
directly to their home.  
(VISA, MasterCard and  
Discover cards are  
accepted.)  
Instructions contained  
in this manual cover  
procedures to be  
performed by any user.  
Other servicing generally  
should be referred  
GEAppliances.com  
800.626.2002  
to qualified service  
personnel. Caution  
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cause unsafe operation.  
Order on-line today,  
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You may also mail in the  
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MICROWAVE OVEN  
WARRANTY  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original  
purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.  
What Is Covered  
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
************************************  
For one year from date of original purchase,  
GE will replace any part in the microwave  
oven that fails due to a defect in materials or  
workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty,  
GE will provide, free of charge, all labor and related  
service costs to replace the defective part.  
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory  
Service Centers or by our authorized Customer  
Care® servicers during normal working hours.  
Should your appliance need service, during  
warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES  
(800.432.2737).  
Please have serial and model numbers available  
when calling for service.  
What Is Not Covered  
Service trips to your home to teach you how to  
Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.  
use the product.  
Failure of the product or damage to  
the product if it is abused, misused (for  
example, cavity arcing from wire rack or  
metal/foil), or used for other than the intended  
purpose or used commercially.  
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.  
If you have an installation problem, contact  
your dealer or installer. You are responsible for  
providing adequate electrical, exhausting and  
other connecting facilities.  
Damage to product caused by accident, fire,  
floods or acts of God.  
Product not accessible to provide required  
service.  
Incidental or consequential damage caused by  
possible defects with this appliance.  
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of  
circuit breakers.  
Damage caused after delivery.  
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product  
repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied  
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or  
the shortest period allowed by law.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home  
use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available,  
you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service  
Location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to your home.  
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 legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or  
state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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