GE EVM1750 - Manual

5 SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING Arcing is the microwaveterm for sparks in theoven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (ifincluded) not installedcorrectly so it touches themicrowave wall. • The temperature probe(if included) in themicrowave but notinserted in the food. • Metal or foil touchingt...

SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water,coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond theboiling point withoutappearing to be boiling.Visible bubbling or boilingwhen the container isremoved from the microwaveoven is not always present.THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDSSUDDENLY BOIL...

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS WARNING Improper use of thegrounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must begrounded. In the event ofan electrical short circuit,grounding reduces the risk of electric shock byproviding an escape wirefor the electric current. This appl...

Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearancemay var y from your model.) 1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door. Thedoor must be securelylatched for themicrowave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with MetalShield. Screen allows cooking to beviewe...

11 Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time. DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time. EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10. ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! Quick Start The Controls on Your Micro...

Convenience Features (On some models) Press Enter Option SNACKS (See Snacks Guide) Snack type 1–6 number/weight DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight (Press once) 3 3 4 Sensor Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more/ less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately! REHEAT Starts immediately! more...

13 Operating Instructions Variable power levels addflexibility to microwavecooking. The power levelson the microwave oven canbe compared to thesurface units on a range.High (power level 10) orfull power is the fastest wayto cook and gives you100% power. Each powerlevel gives you microwaveenergy a ce...

15 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 1 ⁄ 2 -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....

17 Time Features Allows you to defrost for thelength of time you select. Seethe Defrosting Guide forsuggested times. Power level 3 is automaticallyset, but you may change thisfor more flexibility. You maydefrost small items morequickly by raising the powerlevel after entering the time.However, they ...

Time Features 19 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 This is a quick way to setcooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the ExpressCook pads ...

21 1 Bread, rolls, muffins 1 to 4 2 Sandwiches 1 to 2 3 Pizza (leftover slices) 1 to 4 4 Dessert toppings 1 to 4 5 Soup 8 to 40 oz. 6 Cheese dip 4 to 16 oz. Food Type Quantity or Weight Snacks Guide The Snacks featureautomatically sets themicrowaving times andpower levels to warm avariety of snack f...

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 up to 6 pounds. Use TimeDefrost for most otherfrozen foods. Auto Defrost automaticallysets the defrosti...

23 Sensor Features • 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 food to overcook. • Be sure the outsi...

How to Use the PopcornFeature 1 Follow packageinstructions, using TimeCook if the package is lessthan 3.0 ounces or largerthan 3.5 ounces. Place thepackage of popcorn in thecenter of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Theoven starts immediately. If you open the door while“POPCORN” is displayed,“SENSOR ...

25 How to Change theAutomatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad. How to Use the ReheatFeature1 Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT.The oven startsimmediately. 2 The oven signals whensteam is sensed and th...

Operating Instructions Sensor Features 26 Sensor Cooking gives youeasy, automatic results witha variety of foods. 1 Place covered food in the oven. 2 Press the COOK pad. 3 Select food type 1–6 (see the Cooking Guidebelow). The oven startsimmediately. 4 The oven signals whensteam is sensed and timere...

Operating Instructions Sensor Features 28 1 Pierce potato skin withfork and place potato inthe oven. 2 Press POTATO. Theoven starts immediately. 3 The oven signals whensteam is sensed and timeremaining is countingdown. Turn or stir thefood if necessary. Do not open the ovendoor until time is countin...

29 Other Features Your Model May Have The HELP pad displaysfeature information andhelpful hints. Press HELP,then select a feature pad. Help To remind you that youhave food in the oven, theoven will display “FOOD ISREADY” and beep once aminute until you eitheropen the oven door orpress CLEAR/OFF. Coo...

Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 30 The scroll speed of thedisplay can be changed.Press and hold theAM/PM pad about 3seconds to bring up thedisplay. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed. Scroll Speed To turn the clock displayoff, press and hold 0 forabout three seconds. ...

31 In addition to startingmany functions,START/PAUSE allows youto stop cooking withoutopening the door orclearing the display. 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...

Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 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 You may lock the controlpanel to prevent themicrowave from beingacciden...

33 Press to turn the surfacelight 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. Surface Light The beeper sound levelcan be adjusted. PressBEEPER VOLUME.Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. ...

34 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have How to Use the ShelfWhen Microwaving Food microwaves bestwhen placed on theturntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Only use the shelf whenreheating on more thanone level. Do not store theshelf inside the oven cavity. The shelf giv...

35 • To reheat on 2 levels or • To reheat 2 dishes on thelower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 1 / 2 . 2 Switch places after 1/2the time. • To reheat on 3 levels(on some models) 1 Double the reheatingtime. 2 Switch places twice andgive the dishes a 1/2turn during reheating.(Place dense foods, or ...

36 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 twi...

37 Care and Cleaning An occasional 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 pape...

39 Light Bulb Replacement 1 To replace the bulb(s),first disconnect the powerat the main fuse or circuitbreaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw at theleft of the light coverand lower the cover. 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to bereplaced are cool beforeremoving. After breakingthe adhesive seal, r...

Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The vent fan has a metalreusable grease filter. Models that recirculate airback into the room alsouse a charcoal filter. The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) The reusable grease filtertraps grease released byfood...

Probe has been • Insert the probe properly into the forgotten or may not be oven wall outlet. inserted properly into oven outlet. The probe is defective. • Replace the probe. 42 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Oven will notstart Floor of the oven iswarm, even whenthe oven has not...

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Printed in Malaysia 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 orworkmanship. During this limited one-year warranty , GE will provide, free of charge , all labor and related service cos...