Page 2 - Safety Instructions; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Read and follow the specificprecautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure toExcessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must begrounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8. ■ Install or locate this appliance only ...
Page 4 - FOODS; If you see arcing, press the; ARCING
Arcing is the microwave termfor sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal or foil touching theside of the oven. ■ Foil not molded to food(upturned edges act likeantennas). ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmeddishes, in the microwave. ■ Recycled paper towels containing sma...
Page 5 - SUPERHEATED WATER
GEAppliances.com 5 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to beoverheated beyond the boilingpoint without appearing to beboiling. Visible bubbling orboiling when the container isremoved fr...
Page 6 - MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used inyour microwave oven is suitablefor microwaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes,measuring cups, custard cups,pottery or china dinnerwarewhich does not have metallictrim or glaze with a metallicsheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” ...
Page 8 - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electricalshort circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock byproviding an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a groundingwire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an o...
Page 9 - ADAPTER PLUGS
GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnectedinfrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. ...
Page 10 - EXTENSION CORDS
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 10 WARNING! A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resultingfrom becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cord...
Page 11 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Page 12 - About the features of your microwave oven.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 12
Page 13 - Cooking Controls; Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.; Sensor Features and Auto Feature
Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. GEAppliances.com Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time ...
Page 14 - About changing the power level.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About changing the power level. 14 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 cou...
Page 15 - About the time features.; Consumer Support
About the time features. GEAppliances.com Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutesand 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press TIME COOK. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full ...
Page 16 - Cooking Guide for Time Cook; Vegetable
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 16 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass b...
Page 18 - Time Defrost
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. Seethe Defrosting Guide for suggested times. ( Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press DEFROST AU...
Page 19 - Food
GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3...
Page 20 - Express Cook; Add 30 Seconds
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. Express Cook 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 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pa...
Page 21 - About the auto feature.; Auto Defrost
About the auto feature. GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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. Use Auto Defrost...
Page 22 - Humidity Sensor; About the sensor features.
Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjuststhe cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession onthe same food portion—it may result in severely over-cooked or burnt f...
Page 25 - Sensor Cooking; Cooking Guide
GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Sensor Cooking Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad.For vegetables, press the VEGETABLE pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetab...
Page 26 - About the other features.; Clock; Cooking Complete Reminder; Scroll Speed
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. 26 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time ofday while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Select AM or PM. Press START or CLOCK. 4 3 2 1 Cooking Complete Reminder ...
Page 27 - Delay Start
GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 27 Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press DELAY START. Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be surethe microwave clock shows the correct ...
Page 28 - Sound Level
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. 28 Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Press TIMER ON/OFF. Enter time you want to count down. Press TIMER ON/OFF...
Page 29 - Term
Microwave terms. GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 29 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 ac...
Page 30 - Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.; Helpful Hints; How to Clean the Inside
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 30 Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution ofbaking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Cle...
Page 31 - How to Clean the Outside
GEAppliances.com 31 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microw...
Page 32 - Before you call for service...; Problem
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before you call for service… 32 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 Causes What To Do Oven will not start...
Page 33 - Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 33 ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. ■ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at powerlevels other than high. ■ Dull thumping sou...
Page 35 - GE Microwave Oven Warranty.; What GE Will Not Cover:
GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions All warranty service provided by ourFactory Service Centers, or an authorizedCustomer Care ® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us atGEAppliances.com, or call 8...
