Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOURSAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY For your safety the information in this manualmust be followed to minimize the risk of fire orexplosion or to prevent property damage,personal injur...
Page 3 - Welcome; Help us; Start Here!...Before using your Microwave
3 Welcome to the GE family.We’re proud of our qualityproducts and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hearit in the friendly voices ofour consumer servicedepartment. Best of all, you’llexperience these valueseach time you use yourmicrowave. That’simp...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not operate thisappliance if it has adamaged power cord orplug, if it is not workingproperly, or if it has beendamaged or dropped. • Do not cover or block any openings on theappliance. • Do not store thisappliance outdoors. Donot use this product nearwater—for example, in awet basement, near as...
Page 6 - SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING; ARCING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING Arcing is the microwaveterm for 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-rimmed dish...
Page 9 - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • Use foil only as directedin this guide. TV dinnersmay be microwaved infoil trays less than 3/4 ² high; remove the top foilcover and return the trayto the box. When usingfoil in the microwaveoven, keep the foil atleast 1 inch away from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookwar...
Page 10 - ADAPTER PLUGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Usage situations whereappliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, w...
Page 11 - Operating Instructions; Features of Your Microwave; Features
Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearancemay vary from your model.) 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewedwhile keepingmicrowaves confined in the oven. 3 Convenience Guide. 4 Touch Control Panel Display....
Page 12 - Time Features; Quick Start; The Controls on Your Microwave Oven; POWER
Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK (Press once, twice, or three times) Amount of cooking time. 30 SEC. Starts automatically! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your ...
Page 13 - Convenience Features
Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz., or 1.75 oz. package. more/less time BEVERAGE 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage more/less time PIZZA 1–3 slices more/less time FRESH VEG. 1–4 cups more/less time POTATO 1–4 servings more/less time FOOD PLATE 1 or 2 servings mor...
Page 15 - Time Cook
Time Features Time Cook I Allows you to microwavefor any time up to 99minutes and 99 seconds. Power level Hi isautomatically set, but youmay change it for moreflexibility. You may open the doorduring Time Cook tocheck the food. Close thedoor and press START toresume cooking. Time Cook II & III L...
Page 16 - Cooking Guide for Time Cook; Vegetable
16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole...
Page 18 - Popcorn
Operating Instructions Time Features Convenience Features The 30 Second feature is aquick way to set 30 secondsof cooking time. Eachtouch will add 30 secondsup to 3 minutes; after 3minutes every touch will add 1 minute. This featuredoes not work with othertime cook functions. 30 Seconds How to Use t...
Page 20 - Fresh Vegetable
20 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Use the Fresh Vegetablefeature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables. Press FRESH VEG. once tocook 1 cup of vegetables,twice to cook 2 cups, threetimes to cook 3 cups, orfour times to cook 4 cups.The oven startsautomatically. To add time during timec...
Page 21 - Auto Weight Defrost
21 Auto Weight Defrost Auto Weight Defrostautomatically sets thedefrosting times and powerlevels to give evendefrosting results formeats, poultry and fish. There is a handy guidelocated on the inside frontof the oven. • Remove meat frompackage and place onmicrowave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost,...
Page 22 - Other Features; Clock; Options
Operating Instructions Other Features Press CLOCK to enter thetime of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. Clock 1 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 CLOCK This pad performs threefunctions: • It turns the oven beeperoff. • It changes theConvenience featuresfrom automatic start tomanual start. • It...
Page 23 - Timer
23 These pads will work with Time Cook or theConvenience cookingfeatures (except AutoWeight Defrost). Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds to thecooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESSTIME will subtract 10seconds of cooking timeeach time you press it. Press the MORE TIME orLESS TIME pad...
Page 25 - Term; Helpful Information; Microwave Terms
25 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. • recycled paper towels containing sm...
Page 26 - Helpful Hints; Care and Cleaning
26 Open the oven door a fewminutes after cooking toair out the inside. Anoccasional thoroughwiping with a solution ofbaking soda and waterkeeps the inside fresh. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORECLEANING ANY PART OFTHIS OVEN. Helpful Hints Walls, Floor, Inside Window,Metal and Plastic Parts onthe Door Some spa...
Page 28 - Problem; If Something Goes Wrong; Before You Call For Service
28 Oven will not start Control panellighted, yet oven will not start Problem Possible Cause What to Do A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted • M...
Page 30 - GE Answer Center; GE Service Numbers; Service Contracts
30 800.626.2000 Open 24 hours a day,7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) We provide expert repairservice, scheduled at atime that’s convenient foryou. Our factory-trainedtechnicians know yourappliance inside and out—so most repairs can behandled in just one visit. In-Home Re...
Page 31 - Further Service
800-626-2002 Individuals qualified to service their ownappliances can have parts or accessories sentdirectly to their home.(VISA, MasterCard andDiscover cards areaccepted.) Instructions contained in this manual coverprocedures to beperformed by any user.Other servicing generallyshould be referred to...
Page 32 - Notes
Page 33 - General Electric Company; GE Service Protection Plus; Please place in envelope and mail to:
33 General Electric Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 34070Louisville, KY 40232-4070 GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances — No Matter What Brand...
Page 34 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Important Mail Today! GE Appliances General Electric CompanyLouisville, Kentucky 40225 First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ ...
Page 36 - What Is Covered
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through the fifth yea...